When does the Bft franchisee begin paying the Technology Fee and Software Fee?
Bft Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
bout the instructor to complete the training.
- 13 Technology and Software Fees. This estimate is designed to cover our current Technology Fee and Software Fee obligations from when you begin the Pre-Sales Phase of opening your Studio, which we estimate you will begin five (5) months prior to the Soft Opening of your Studio, and over the first three (3) months of operation, for a total of eight (8) months of payments. As of the date of this Disclosure Document, those fees are $715 per month and $203 per month, respectively; how
Source: Item 7 — ESTIMATED INITIAL INVESTMENT (FDD pages 26–32)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Bft's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees are obligated to cover the Technology Fee and Software Fee starting from the Pre-Sales Phase of opening their studio. Bft estimates that the Pre-Sales Phase begins approximately five months before the studio's soft opening. These fees are intended to cover obligations during the Pre-Sales Phase and the first three months of operation, totaling eight months of payments.
As of the date of the 2025 Disclosure Document, the Technology Fee is $715 per month, and the Software Fee is $203 per month. However, during the Pre-Sales Phase, franchisees will pay a reduced Technology Fee of $250 per month. This suggests that Bft provides some level of support or services related to technology and software even before the studio officially opens, justifying the fee during the pre-sales period.
In total, the estimated cost for Technology and Software Fees during this period is $5,019. This figure is included in the total estimated initial investment, which ranges from $509,836 to $1,204,045. Prospective franchisees should factor these ongoing technology and software costs into their financial projections, understanding that these fees are payable to Bft and approved third-party suppliers.