What is the Bft franchisee prohibited from doing regarding the location of their Studio?
Bft Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
Franchisee agrees not to conduct the business of its Studio at any location other than the Authorized Location and to use the Authorized Location only for the operation of its Studio. Franchisee also agrees that, once its Studio opens for business, it will continuously operate the Studio in accordance with this Agreement for the duration of the Term.
1.2 Site Approval Process. If the Authorized Location is not identified on Exhibit 1 when Franchisee signs this Agreement, Franchisee must search for acceptable locations for the Studio within the area
identified on Exhibit 1 (the "Designated Market Area") and secure Franchisor's acceptance of the proposed location within 90 days after the Effective Date (the "Site Acceptance Period"). The Designated Market Area has been identified for the sole purpose of facilitating the orderly development of the market, and not for purposes of granting Franchisee any exclusivity or protection within the Designated Market Area. Franchisee acknowledges and agrees that Franchisor does not guarantee that Franchisee will find an acceptable site within the Designated Market Area or during the Site Acceptance Period.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 79–265)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Bft's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, a franchisee is restricted from operating their Bft studio at any location other than the designated Authorized Location. The franchisee also agrees to use the Authorized Location exclusively for the operation of their Bft studio.
If the Authorized Location isn't specified in Exhibit 1 of the Franchise Agreement when the agreement is signed, the franchisee is responsible for finding acceptable locations within the Designated Market Area, as indicated on Exhibit 1. The franchisee must then secure Bft's approval of the proposed location within 90 days from the Effective Date, referred to as the "Site Acceptance Period".
Bft clarifies that the Designated Market Area is primarily for facilitating market development and does not guarantee the franchisee any exclusivity or protection within that area. The franchisee acknowledges that Bft does not ensure the franchisee will find a suitable site within the Designated Market Area or during the Site Acceptance Period.