Where can I find information about Bft's owner's participation/management/staffing in the Disclosure Document?
Bft Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| Obligation | Section in | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Section in Franchise Agreement | Multi-Unit Agreement | Disclosure Document Item | ||
| Owner’s participation/ q. management/staffing | Sections 2.2.B, 5.5.A, 5.5.B, 8.3, and 8.6 | Article 1 | Item 15 |
Source: Item 11 — FRANCHISOR'S ASSISTANCE, ADVERTISING, COMPUTER SYSTEMS AND TRAINING (FDD pages 37–50)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Bft's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, information regarding the owner's participation, management, and staffing can be found in Item 15. The table provided in Item 11 cross-references this information with specific sections of the Franchise Agreement (Sections 2.2.B, 5.5.A, 5.5.B, 8.3, and 8.6) and Article 1 of the Multi-Unit Agreement.
Specifically, the table in Item 11 indicates that details about owner's participation, management and staffing are addressed in Section 2.2.B, 5.5.A, 5.5.B, 8.3, and 8.6 of the Franchise Agreement. For those entering into a Multi-Unit Agreement, this topic is covered in Article 1 of that agreement. This directs prospective franchisees to the specific areas within the franchise and multi-unit agreements that outline the obligations and expectations related to their involvement in the Bft business.
Item 11 also provides information on training programs for owners, operators, and instructors. The Initial Training Program for Owner/Operators includes a module on Staffing & Recruiting, with 0.5 hours of classroom training. There is also a Designated Manager Training Module that includes 0.5 hours of classroom training on Staffing. This training is held at Bft's headquarters in Irvine, CA, or virtually. Additionally, the Fundamentals Training Program includes modules relevant to instructors, such as 'Application of Foundation as a Coach' and 'Coaching a BFT Session'.
Therefore, a prospective franchisee can find information about the owner's role, management responsibilities, and staffing requirements within Item 15 of the Disclosure Document, with cross-references to specific sections in the Franchise Agreement and Multi-Unit Agreement. The training programs outlined in Item 11 also provide insight into the skills and knowledge Bft deems necessary for effective management and staffing.