For a Bft franchise, what does the Audio/Visual Package include?
Bft Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
, we may designate that you purchase it directly from a third-party Approved Supplier.
- 10Audio/Visual Package, Computer System, and Related Components. You must acquire a personal computer and a point-of-sale system ("POS System") for use in the operation of the Studio. Your Computer System must be equipped with a high-speed connection to the Internet and must include a local area network with a dedicated server. You can expect initial cash outlays to be lower if the items can be leased rather than purchased. These costs are paid to suppliers, when incurred, before beginning business and are usually not refundable. In addition, this estimate includes certain related equipment (e.g., tablets, etc.), as well as the costs associated with at
least one (1) surveillance camera to be installed for use at the Studio. You may be required to purchase the camera(s) and related accessories from a third-party Approved Supplier (see Item 8 of this Disclosure Document).
This figure also includes the cost of acquiring the Audio/Visual Package ("Audio/Visual Package"), which includes all audio and visual equipment and related components. You must purchase the Audio/Visual Package from designated vendors and must execute any related software licenses required these vendors require. Please see Item 11 of this Disclosure Document for more information on the Computer System and Audio/Visual Package.
- 11 Initial Marketing & Advertising Spend. While you must spend at least $15,000 on your initial marketing program (the "Initial Marketing Requirement") in coordination with your Opening Support Program, we estimate that you will spend approximately $36,800 to $50,200 on advertising and marketing expenses during the Pre-Sales Phase and the first three (3) months after your Studio's Soft Opening. We may require that you spend any portion of these funds on services or products supplied by one or more of our Approved Suppliers. We will have the right to modify our Opening Support Program as we determine appropriate in our sole discretion. You must provide us with supporting documentation evidencing these expenditures upon our request.
Source: Item 7 — ESTIMATED INITIAL INVESTMENT (FDD pages 26–32)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Bft's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the Audio/Visual Package includes all audio and visual equipment and related components necessary for operating a Bft studio. Franchisees are required to purchase this package from designated vendors and must agree to any related software licenses required by these vendors.
In addition to the Audio/Visual Package, franchisees must also acquire a personal computer and a point-of-sale system (POS System) for use in the operation of the studio. The computer system must have a high-speed internet connection and a local area network with a dedicated server. The initial investment also covers certain related equipment like tablets, and at least one surveillance camera to be installed for use at the studio. The FDD indicates that the franchisee may be required to purchase the camera(s) and related accessories from a third-party Approved Supplier.
The estimated cost for the Audio/Visual Package, Computer System, and Related Components ranges from $38,500 to $38,500. This cost is paid to Approved Suppliers (Third Party) and Vendors, and the timing of payment is arranged with them. Item 11 of the Bft Franchise Disclosure Document provides more information on the Computer System and Audio/Visual Package.