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What must a Bft franchisee purchase or lease in accordance with the System Standards?

Bft Franchise · 2025 FDD

Answer from 2025 FDD Document

  • 7.2 Lease. Franchisee is solely responsible for purchasing or leasing a suitable site for its Studio.

Franchisee must submit the lease for the Studio to Franchisor for its written acceptance before Franchisee executes the lease for the Authorized Location.

7. FACILITY STANDARDS, LEASE AND CONSTRUCTION

7.1 Facility Specifications. Franchisee's Studio shall satisfy the following conditions:

  • A. The Studio shall be laid out, designed, constructed or improved, equipped and furnished in accordance with the System Standards. Equipment, furnishings, fixtures, décor and signs for the Studio shall be purchased from suppliers approved or designated by Franchisor. Franchisee may remodel or alter the Studio, or change its equipment, furniture or fixtures, only with Franchisor's prior written consent. Franchisee must obtain necessary permits, licenses and other legal or architectural requirements. The Studio shall contain or display only signage that has been specifically approved or designed by Franchisor.

  • C. Franchisee recognizes that Franchisor may, in its discretion, evolve the System and the features and appearance of BFT Studios to, among other things, respond to new fads, new forms of exercise, new equipment, new training techniques, and changing customer demands. Franchisee further understands that fitness equipment and other equipment wears out, breaks down, or becomes obsolete. Consequently, from time to time, as Franchisor requires, Franchisee must modernize and/or replace components of the Trade Dress and Studio's operating assets and equipment as may be necessary for the Studio to conform to the System Standards for new BFT Studios. Further, Franchisee will be required to thoroughly modernize or remodel the Studio, at Franchisee's cost, when requested by Franchisor, but no more than once every 5 years. This may include replacing fitness equipment and gear, and other updates and improvements. Franchisee acknowledges that this obligation could result in Franchisee making extensive structural changes to, and significantly remodeling and renovating the Studio, and Franchisee agrees to incur, without limitation, any capital expenditures required in order to comply with this obligation and Franchisor's requirements.

  • E. Franchisee agrees at all times to comply with the Learning Management System (as defined in Section 6.3 below), and all required standards, operating systems, and other aspects of the System prescribed by Franchisor (the "System Standards"), each of which is subject to change at Franchisor's discretion.

  • 8.1 Compliance. Franchisee acknowledges and agrees that every detail regarding the appearance and operation of its Studio is important to Franchisor, Franchisee, the System and other owners and operators of BFT Studios in order to maintain high and uniform operating standards, to increase demand for the classes sold by all franchisees, and to protect Franchisor's and the System's reputation and goodwill, and, accordingly, Franchisee agrees to comply strictly at all times with the requirements of this Agreement and the System Standards (whether contained in the Learning Management System or any other written or oral communication to Franchisee by Franchisor) relating to the appearance or operation of the Studio.

  • 8.2 Franchisor's Right to Inspect. To determine whether Franchisee is complying with this Agreement and the System Standards, Franchisor reserves the right, at any reasonable time and without prior notice, and subject to Applicable Laws, to inspect and assess all aspects of the Studio's appearance and operations, including the right to: (1) inspect and examine the Studio premises, fitness equipment, facilities and operation of the Studio in person

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

What This Means (2025 FDD)

According to Bft's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees are responsible for securing a suitable site for their studio, either through purchase or lease. The lease agreement for the studio must be submitted to Bft for written acceptance before the franchisee finalizes it.

Bft mandates that the studio be laid out, designed, constructed, equipped, and furnished according to the System Standards. Franchisees are required to purchase equipment, furnishings, fixtures, décor, and signs from suppliers approved or designated by Bft. Any remodeling, alterations, or changes to equipment, furniture, or fixtures require Bft's prior written consent, and franchisees must obtain all necessary permits and licenses.

To maintain uniformity and adapt to evolving trends, Bft may require franchisees to modernize or replace components of the trade dress and studio's operating assets. Franchisees may also be required to thoroughly remodel the studio, potentially involving structural changes and significant renovations, at their own cost, but no more than once every 5 years. Franchisees must prepare plans according to Bft's standards and specifications within 60 days of receiving written notice and complete the work within the specified timeframe.

Bft also has the right to inspect the studio at any reasonable time, without prior notice, to ensure compliance with the agreement and System Standards. This includes inspecting the premises, fitness equipment, and facilities, as well as interviewing employees, customers, and suppliers. Franchisees must also comply with the Learning Management System and all required standards and operating systems prescribed by Bft, which are subject to change at Bft's discretion.

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.