To whom might a Bft franchisee be required to pay the Music Licensing Fee?
Bft Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
e terms that are applied to your first site selection. |
| Type of Fee | Amount | Due Date | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Music Licensing 4 Fee | Amounts charged by the providers and/or applicable performing rights organizations (PROs) for such music licensing | As invoiced or otherwise agreed | We may require that the music licensing fee (the "Music Licensing Fee") amount be paid directly to performing rights organizations (PROs) or to our then-current Approved Supplier (which may be us or our affiliate) that handles and manages these licenses for System franchisees. |
| Insurance Policies 5 | Amount of unpaid premium | As agreed | Payable only if you fail to maintain required insurance coverage and we elect to obtain coverage for you. |
Source: Item 6 — OTHER FEES (FDD pages 21–26)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Bft's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, a franchisee may be required to pay the Music Licensing Fee to performing rights organizations (PROs) directly or to Bft's approved supplier. This supplier may be Bft itself or one of its affiliates. The amount of the Music Licensing Fee will be the amount charged by the providers and/or applicable performing rights organizations for such music licensing. The due date will be as invoiced or otherwise agreed.
This means that as a Bft franchisee, you may have to budget for this ongoing Music Licensing Fee. The FDD indicates that Bft may change the payment recipient, requiring payment to either the PROs or to an approved supplier. It is important to note that if a franchisee chooses to obtain music clearances from an approved vendor, they may incur higher prices than direct payments to the performing rights organizations.
Prospective franchisees should inquire about the typical range of these music licensing fees for a Bft studio, how frequently these fees are invoiced, and whether Bft anticipates any changes to the approved suppliers or payment procedures in the near future. Understanding these costs and payment options is crucial for accurate financial planning.