What is a Bft franchisee required to do with defective or obsolete equipment, signage, or fixtures?
Bft Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
- B. The Studio and all fitness equipment shall, at all times, be maintained in accordance with the System Standards. Franchisee shall promptly repair or replace defective or obsolete equipment, signage, fixtures or any other item of the interior or exterior that is in need of repair, refurbishing or redecorating in accordance with such standards established (and updated from time to time) by Franchisor or as may be required by Franchisee's lease.
- 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. Within 60 days after receiving written notice from Franchisor, Franchisee shall have plans prepared according to the standards and specifications that Franchisor prescribes, and Franchisee must submit those plans to Franchisor for its approval. Franchisee agrees to complete all work according to the plans that Franchisor approves within the time period that Franchisor reasonably specifies and in accordance with this Agreement. Franchisor and its affiliates who own BFT Studios will hold themselves, and the Studios they operate (if any), to the same high standard and same frequency for replacement and renovation as is required of Franchisee.
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 maintain their studios and fitness equipment in accordance with Bft's System Standards. This includes promptly repairing or replacing any defective or obsolete equipment, signage, fixtures, or any other interior or exterior items that need repair, refurbishing, or redecorating. These actions must align with the standards established and updated by Bft.
Bft may evolve its System to incorporate new trends, exercise forms, equipment, training techniques, and customer demands. As a result, franchisees may be required to modernize or replace components of the trade dress and studio's operating assets to conform to the System Standards for new Bft studios. Franchisees are also obligated to thoroughly modernize or remodel their studios at their own cost when requested by Bft, but this will occur no more than once every five years.
Within 60 days of receiving written notice from Bft, franchisees must prepare plans according to Bft's standards and specifications and submit them for approval. All work must be completed according to the approved plans within the timeframe specified by Bft. Bft and its affiliates who own Bft studios will adhere to the same standards and frequency for replacement and renovation as required of franchisees.