What is the 'Fundamentals Training Program' in the context of Bft's Pre-Opening Instructor Training?
Bft Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
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.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 79–265)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Bft's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the Fundamentals Training Program is a component of the Pre-Opening Instructor Training, designed to provide individuals with guidelines and information on how to deliver Bft's Approved Services in accordance with the brand's System Standards. This portion of the training is conducted virtually. Every instructor at a Bft studio must complete the Pre-Opening Instructor Training, including the Fundamentals Training Program, before they are authorized to provide services.
The franchisee is responsible for covering the costs and expenses associated with their personnel attending and completing the Pre-Opening Instructor Training, including the Fundamentals Training Program. Franchisees will also pay Bft's then-current fee for the Fundamentals Training Program, which is assessed per trainee, following the opening of the Studio. After the studio opens, any new instructors will complete the Pre-Opening Instructor Training with a Head Coach, and the Fundamentals Training Program will continue to be provided virtually.
In practical terms, this means a Bft franchisee must budget for the costs of the Fundamentals Training Program for each instructor they hire, both before the studio opens and for any new hires afterward. The virtual nature of the Fundamentals Training Program may offer some flexibility and cost savings compared to in-person training, but franchisees should still factor in the per-trainee fee and any associated expenses. Franchisees should confirm the current fees for both the Pre-Opening Instructor Training and the Fundamentals Training Program with Bft to accurately estimate their initial and ongoing training expenses.