What is the 'Head Coach' course for Bft?
Bft Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
any Pre-Opening Instructor Training held at the Studio is performed in accordance with System Standards; (ii) any individual that participates in the Pre-Opening Instructor Training, successfully completes that program, and passes any test that is provided in connection with the program; and (iii) no personnel provides fitness instruction or other Approved Services at the Studio unless and until such personnel successfully completes the Pre-Opening Instructor Training and passes the corresponding test. Franchisee agrees that Franchisor, as part of its right to inspect and audit the operations of the Studio on an ongoing basis, may require that Franchisee demonstrate that all required personnel has participated in and successfully completed the Pre-Opening Instructor Training and corresponding test.
C. Head Coaching. In the event Franchisee wishes to have one (1) of the Studio's Authorized Instructors provide the Pre-Opening Instructor Training at the Studio to prospective instructors as part of the Approved Services, then that Authorized Instructor must attend and complete the "Head Coach" course provided by Franchisor's head coach designed to provide the Authorized Instructor with additional instruction necessary for that individual to become a head coach that can provide the Pre-Opening Instructor Training (each, a "Head Coach"). Franchisor is not obligated to approve any Franchisee request to send a given Authorized Instructor to Head Coaching, and Franchisee must: (i) not be in default of any provision of this Agreement as a condition to Franchisor's approval of such a request; and (ii) pay Franchisor its thencurrent Training Fee in connection with any Head Coaching provided (the "Head Coaching Fee").
D. Discretionary On-Site Assistance. For the Studio's Soft Opening, Franchisor may send one (1) or more representatives to the Studio to (i) provide assistance and recommendations regarding the opening and initial operations of the Studio, and/or (ii) provide additional or refresher training associated with the Initial Training Program and/or the Pre-Opening Instructor Training, all as Franchisor determines appropriate in its discretion (collectively, the "Discretionary On-Site Assistance"). In the event Franchisor notifies Franchisee that it will be providing the Discretionary On-Site Assistance, such assistance typically lasts one (1) to two (2) days and Franchisee must ensure that Franchisee (or its Operating Principal) and all other management personnel are in attendance at the Studio during those days.
E. Ongoing/Refresher Training. Franchisor may provide, and require that Franchisee, as well as any of its management personnel attend, up to five (5) days of additional training each year at a training facility that Franchisor designates (without charging Franchisee any Training Fee as described in Section 5.5 of this Agreement). Franchisee may also request that Franchisor provide certain additional or refresher training to Franchisee, either at one (1) of Franchisor's designated training facilities or on-site at Franchisee's Studio, but Franchisor reserves the right to charge Franchisee its then-current Training Fee based on the number of days of such training that Franchisor provides at Franchisee's request.
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.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 79–265)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Bft Franchise Disclosure Document, the 'Head Coach' course is designed for Authorized Instructors who want to provide Pre-Opening Instructor Training at the Bft studio. To become a Head Coach, an Authorized Instructor must attend and complete this course, which is provided by Bft's head coach. The course aims to equip the Authorized Instructor with the necessary additional instruction to effectively train new instructors.
However, Bft is not obligated to approve every request from a franchisee to send an instructor to the Head Coach training. Approval is conditional, requiring the franchisee to be in good standing with the franchise agreement. Additionally, the franchisee must pay Bft the then-current training fee associated with the Head Coaching course, referred to as the 'Head Coaching Fee'.
Furthermore, franchisees cannot offer or provide Pre-Opening Instructor Training at their studio until several conditions are met. These include Bft's approval of an Authorized Instructor to attend and complete the Head Coach training program, payment of the required training fee, successful completion of the program by the instructor, approval as a Head Coach, and written notice from Bft authorizing the Head Coach to provide the Pre-Opening Instructor Training at the studio. Only those Head Coaches who meet these conditions are permitted to conduct the Pre-Opening Instructor Training at Bft studios.
Finally, the franchisee is responsible for ensuring that the Head Coach delivers the Pre-Opening Instructor Training in strict adherence to Bft's System Standards, specifications, and the materials provided by Bft for this purpose, known as the 'Head Coaching Materials'.