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Does the Bft franchise agreement require the franchisee to assist the franchisor in meeting its compliance obligations related to Personal Information?

Bft Franchise · 2025 FDD

Answer from 2025 FDD Document

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  • I. Non-Compliance Fee. In addition to Franchisor's other rights under this Agreement, Franchisor may charge its then-current per day Non-Compliance Fee for each day Franchisee offers or sells unauthorized products or services from the Studio.
  • 8.5 Compliance with Laws. Franchisee agrees to comply with all Applicable Laws and, as soon as practicable, but in any event prior to conducting any activities in connection with the Studio, obtain all insurance required by this Agreement or Applicable Laws and any required governmental permits, certificates or licenses necessary to occupy the Authorized Location and operate the Studio. Franchisee also agrees to file and publish, if required by Applicable Laws, a certificate of doing business (whether under a fictitious name or otherwise). Franchisee acknowledges and agrees that it has the sole responsibility to investigate and comply with any Applicable Laws in the jurisdiction in which the Studio is located that relate to the ownership, development and operation of the Studio and businesses generally (including, for example, requirements related to accessibility, protection of personally identifiable information, and/or personal information, having staff during operating hours that are trained in certain life-saving procedures, and having certain life-saving and first aid equipment on premises, form and content of membership agreements, and other requirements that relate to gyms, fitness facilities, health spas, and similar businesses). Franchisee agrees to immediately provide Franchisor with a copy of any notice received by Franchisee from any person or state, local or governmental agency pertaining to compliance with any Applicable Laws including any such notices that any audit, investigation, or similar proceeding by any such person or governmental authority is pending or threatened against Franchisee on the basis of any of any the foregoing. Franchisee hereby certifies and represents that Franchisee, and any of its affiliates, any of its partners, members, shareholders or other equity owners, and their respective employees, officers, directors representatives or agents, are not acting, directly or indirectly, for or on behalf of any person, group, entity or nation named by any Executive Order or the United States Treasury Department as a terrorist, terrorist organization or "Designated Terrorist Organization," "Specially Designated National and Blocked Person," or other banned, prohibited, or blocked person, group, entity, nation or transaction pursuant to any law, order, rule or regulation that is enforced or administered by the Office of Foreign Assets Control. Franchisee agrees to comply with and assist Franchisor in Franchisor's compliance efforts, as applicable, with any and all laws, regulations, Executive Orders or otherwise relating to anti-terrorist activities or conduct of transactions involving certain foreign parties, including the U.S. Patriot Act, Executive Order 13224, the U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, the Bank Secrecy Act, the International Money Laundering Abatement

and Anti-terrorism Financing Act, the Export Administration Act, the Arms Export Control Act, the International Economic Emergency Powers Act, and related U.S. Treasury or other regulations.

  • 8.6 Operational Efforts. Franchisee agrees to keep Franchisor advised, in writing, of any Designated Manager and all instructors involved in the operation of the Studio and their contact information.

Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 79–265)

What This Means (2025 FDD)

According to Bft's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees have obligations to assist Bft in compliance efforts related to personal information. Specifically, franchisees must comply with all Applicable Laws related to the ownership, development, and operation of the Studio. This includes requirements related to the protection of personally identifiable information and/or personal information. Franchisees must also provide Bft with copies of any notices received from any person or governmental agency pertaining to compliance with any Applicable Laws.

Furthermore, franchisees must comply with and assist Bft in Bft's compliance efforts with any and all laws, regulations, Executive Orders or otherwise relating to anti-terrorist activities or conduct of transactions involving certain foreign parties, including the U.S. Patriot Act, Executive Order 13224, the U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, the Bank Secrecy Act, the International Money Laundering Abatement and Anti-terrorism Financing Act, the Export Administration Act, the Arms Export Control Act, the International Economic Emergency Powers Act, and related U.S. Treasury or other regulations.

If a franchisee becomes aware of a suspected or actual breach of security or unauthorized access involving Personal Information, the franchisee must notify Bft immediately and specify the extent to which Personal Information was compromised or disclosed. The franchisee also agrees to fully cooperate, at its own expense, with any investigation Bft, or its designees, conducts related to the suspected or actual breach and follow Bft's instructions regarding curative actions and public statements relating to the breach. Bft reserves the right to conduct a data security and privacy audit of any of the Studio and computer system at any time, from time to time, to ensure that Franchisee is complying with Bft's requirements. Franchisees must promptly notify Bft if it receives any complaint, notice, or communication, whether from a governmental agency, customer or other person, relating to any Personal Information, or Franchisee's compliance with Franchisee's obligations relating to Personal Information under this Agreement, and/or if Franchisee has any reason to believe.

Disclaimer: This information is extracted from the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document and is provided for research purposes only. It does not constitute legal or financial advice. Consult with a franchise attorney before making any investment decisions.