What is Bft franchisees' obligation regarding teaching classes as specified in the Learning Management System?
Bft Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
nchisee (or one of its Operating Principals) is not or does not intend to be on-site at the Studio during normal business hours to manage the day-to-day operations of its Studio (including, for example, where Franchisee owns or is affiliated with owners of multiple open BFT Studios), then Franchisee must appoint a "Designated Manager" for the Studio who will be responsible for the day-to-day operation of, and only for, the Studio. Each Designated Manager must attend and complete, to Franchisor's satisfaction, Franchisor's designated manager training program prior to assuming the Designated Manager responsibilities (the "Designated Manager Training Program"). Franchisor does not charge a Training Fee for Franchisee's initial Designated Manager's participation in the Designated Manager Training Program.
- C. Pre-Opening Instructor Training for Initial and Subsequent Instructors. Every instructor that provides any of the Approved Services at Franchisee's Studio must, prior to providing such instruction, complete the Pre-Opening Instructor Training and related testing, as described in the Learning Management System. The Pre-Opening Instructor Training will typically be provided (a) virtually, (b) on-site at a BFT Studio that is owned by another franchisee, or (c) at the Studio of one of Franchisor's affiliates; however, at least a portion of the Pre-Opening Instructor Training designed to provide individuals with guidelines and information on how to provide the Approved Services in accordance with Franchisor's current System Standards will be held virtually (the "Fundamentals Training Program"). In the event that an instructor completes the Pre-Opening Instructor Training on-site at a BFT Studio, Franchisor reserves the right to review the instructor's testing results before approving that individual to provide Approved Services from the Studio. Franchisor will assess a Training Fee for each trainee for participation in the Pre-Opening Instructor Training, and Franchisee will cover the related costs and expenses associated with all personnel attending and completing the Pre-Opening Instructor Training, including the Fundamentals Training Program. An instructor that has completed the Pre-Opening Instructor Training in its entirety and is authorized to provide Approved Services at Franchisee's Studio is considered an "Authorized Instructor."
The Fundamentals Training Program is provided virtually to Franchisee and the individuals that attend the Pre-Opening Instructor Training. During such Pre-Opening Instructor Training, Franchisee will be pay Franchisor's then-current fee for Pre-Opening Instructor Training, which shall cover as many trainees as Franchisee is able to hire prior to Franchisor conducting the Pre-Opening Instructor Training, plus reasonable costs and expenses for the attendance of a head coach provided by Franchisor. Franchisee will also pay Franchisor's then-current fee for the Fundamentals Training Program, which is assessed per trainee, following the opening of the Studio.
Following the opening of the BFT Studio, if any new or additional Authorized Instructors are hired, they will complete the Pre-Opening Instructor Training with a Head Coach, as opposed to a head coach provided by Franchisor. The Fundamentals Training Program will continue to be provided virtually.
D. Ongoing/Refresher and Other Additional Training.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 79–265)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Bft's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees must ensure that every instructor providing approved services at their studio completes the Pre-Opening Instructor Training and related testing as described in the Learning Management System. This training is typically provided virtually, on-site at another franchisee's Bft studio, or at a Bft affiliate's studio. A portion of this training, called the Fundamentals Training Program, will be held virtually and provides guidelines and information on how to provide the approved services in accordance with Bft's current System Standards.
Bft reserves the right to review an instructor's testing results before approving them to provide services if the Pre-Opening Instructor Training is completed on-site at a Bft studio. The franchisee is responsible for covering all costs and expenses related to personnel attending and completing this training, and Bft will assess a Training Fee for each trainee. Only instructors who have fully completed the Pre-Opening Instructor Training and are authorized are considered "Authorized Instructors."
Furthermore, Bft franchisees must strictly follow the Social Media guidelines, code of conduct, and etiquette as set forth in the Learning Management System. This may require compliance with Bft's then-current 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 retains the right to control the information presented on Social Media websites/pages related to the studio and can request franchisees to modify or remove any online communication that does not comply with the agreement or the Learning Management System.