Is a Bft franchisee required to comply with the Learning Management System?
Bft Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
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- F. Remedial Training. If Franchisor determines that Franchisee is operating the Studio in a manner that is not consistent with the terms of this Agreement or the Learning Management System, or if Franchisee is otherwise in material default of this Agreement, Franchisor may also require that Franchisee, its Designated Manager (if applicable) and/or certain Authorized Instructors of the Studio attend and complete up to five (5) additional days of training at (a) Franchisor's designated training facility, (b) the Studio, or (c) other location Franchisor designates, that is designed to address the default or other noncompliance issue (the "Remedial Training"). Franchisor may require Franchisee and its designated trainees to pay Franchisor its then-current Training Fee in connection with attending Remedial Training.
- 6.3 Learning Management System. During the Term, Franchisor will grant Franchisee access to its confidential online learning management platform, which includes electronic versions of manuals and written policies and procedures related to the development and operation of BFT Studios (collectively, the "Learning Management System"). The Learning Management System is anticipated to codify then-current specifications, standards and operating procedures prescribed or suggested by Franchisor. Franchisee acknowledges that Franchisor may from time to time revise its System Standards as well as the contents of the Learning Management System (including by written memoranda and notices issued to owners of BFT Studios), and Franchisee agrees to comply with each new or changed standard and specification upon notice from Franchisor. The Learning Management System shall remain the sole property of Franchisor and is part of, and subject to the requirements applicable to, Franchisor's Confidential Information (as defined in Section 12.1). If Franchisee, intentionally or otherwise through its gross negligence, compromises the secure access to the Learning Management System (or any printed copies of the contents thereto), including, but not limited to, allowing unauthorized users access to the Learning Management System and its confidential contents or intentionally posting any of the Confidential Information on the Internet, Franchisee acknowledges that it will be required to adequately compensate Franchisor for the breach and related damage to the Marks and System, and that any limitation of remedies provided in Sections 16.4 and 16.7 below shall not limit Franchisor's remedy or relief in the foregoing instance(s).
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 79–265)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Bft's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees are required to comply with the Learning Management System. Bft grants franchisees access to its online learning management platform, which contains electronic manuals, written policies, and procedures for operating Bft studios. This system codifies the specifications, standards, and operating procedures prescribed or suggested by Bft.
Bft may revise its System Standards and the contents of the Learning Management System, including through written memoranda and notices. Franchisees must comply with each new or changed standard and specification upon notice from Bft. The Learning Management System remains Bft's property and is subject to the requirements applicable to Bft's confidential information.
Furthermore, franchisees must strictly follow the social media guidelines, code of conduct, and etiquette as set forth in the Learning Management System, which may require compliance with Bft's privacy policy. Franchisees must also ensure that any use of social media pertaining to the studio is in good taste and not linked to inappropriate content. Bft reserves the right to control the social media presence of the studios and can request franchisees to modify or remove any online communication that does not comply with the agreement or the Learning Management System. Franchisees that compromise the secure access to the Learning Management System may be required to compensate Bft for the breach and related damage to the brand.