If entering into a Multi-Unit Agreement with Bft, what does Bft designate and review?
Bft Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
Multi-Unit Agreement
If you enter into a Multi-Unit Agreement, we will designate your Development Area and subsequently review and provide our approval with regards to the premises you propose for each Studio location within the Development Area (Multi-Unit Agreement, Section 2.A and Exhibit A).
Source: Item 11 — FRANCHISOR'S ASSISTANCE, ADVERTISING, COMPUTER SYSTEMS AND TRAINING (FDD pages 37–50)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Bft's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, if a franchisee enters into a Multi-Unit Agreement with Bft, Bft will designate the franchisee's Development Area. Subsequently, Bft will review and provide approval regarding the premises proposed by the franchisee for each Bft studio location within the designated Development Area.
This means that franchisees pursuing a multi-unit strategy with Bft will have a specific geographic area assigned to them for development. The franchisee is responsible for finding potential locations within that area, but Bft retains the right to review and approve each site before a studio can be established. This process ensures that each location meets Bft's standards and is deemed suitable for a successful franchise operation.
The FDD also states that the franchisee is responsible for locating and presenting proposed sites to Bft within the Development Area. Bft will then use reasonable efforts to review and evaluate the proposed sites within 30 days after receiving all requested information and materials. If the proposed site meets Bft's current standards, Bft will approve the site, and the franchisee (or their affiliate) must then sign a separate Franchise Agreement for that specific location. This highlights the importance of the franchisee's role in site selection and the need for thorough preparation and submission of required materials to facilitate a timely review by Bft.