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If Bft terminates the franchise agreement immediately, is this considered a termination for 'good cause'?

Bft Franchise · 2025 FDD

Answer from 2025 FDD Document

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15. DEFAULT AND TERMINATION OF AGREEMENT

15.1 Termination of Franchise by Franchisor. Franchisor shall have the right to terminate this Agreement for "good cause" upon delivering notice of termination to Franchisee. For purposes of this Agreement, "good cause" shall include, without limitation: (i) a material breach of this Agreement or any other agreement between Franchisee and Franchisor or any of Franchisor's affiliates, (ii) intentional, repeated or continuous breach of any provision of this Agreement or any other agreement between Franchisee and Franchisor or any of Franchisor's affiliates, and (iii) the breaches (and, if applicable, failure to cure such breaches) described below in this Section 15.

A. Immediate Termination. Franchisee shall be deemed to be in default and Franchisor may terminate this Agreement and all rights granted hereunder, without affording Franchisee any opportunity to cure the default, effective immediately upon receipt of notice by Franchisee, and such termination shall be for good cause where the grounds for termination are:

  • (1) Franchisee has made any material misrepresentation or omission in the Application Materials or otherwise in connection with applying for the franchise or in executing or performing under this Agreement or any other agreement between Franchisee and Franchisor or any of Franchisor's affiliates;
  • (2) Franchisee becomes insolvent by reason of Franchisee's inability to pay debts as they become due, or makes an assignment for the benefit of creditors or makes an admission of Franchisee's inability to pay obligations as they become due;
  • (3) Franchisee files a petition in bankruptcy, or an involuntary petition in bankruptcy is filed against Franchisee or a receiver is appointed for Franchisee's business, or a final judgment remains unsatisfied or of record for thirty (30) days or longer; or if Franchisee is a corporation, limited liability company or partnership, Franchisee is dissolved;
  • (4) Franchisee voluntarily or otherwise abandons the Studio. For purposes of this Agreement, the term "abandon" means: (i) failure to actively operate the Studio for more than two (2) business days without Franchisor's prior written consent; or (ii) any other conduct on the part of Franchisee or its principals that Franchisor determines indicates a desire or intent to discontinue operating the Studio in accordance with this Agreement or the Learning Management System;
  • (5) Franchisee or any of its principal officers, directors, partners or managing members is convicted of or pleads no contest to a felony or other crime or offense that adversely affect the reputation of the System or the goodwill associated with the Marks;
  • (6) Franchisee or its owners make an unauthorized direct or indirect Transfer or attempted or purported Transfer or fails or refuses to transfer the Franchise or the interest in the Franchise of a deceased or disabled controlling owner thereof as required;
  • (7) Franchisee falsifies any financial reports or records required to be provided by Franchisee to Franchisor under this Agreement;
  • (8) Franchisee's (i) disclosure, utilization, or duplication of any portion of the System, the Learning Management System or other proprietary or Confidential Information relating to the Studio that is contrary to the provisions of this Agreement; or (ii) use of the Marks in any manner not expressly authorized by Franchisor;

Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 79–265)

What This Means (2025 FDD)

According to Bft's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, Bft can terminate the franchise agreement immediately for 'good cause' under certain conditions. These conditions include instances where the franchisee has made material misrepresentations or omissions in their application, becomes insolvent, files for bankruptcy, abandons the studio, defaults on the lease agreement, fails to comply with non-compete covenants, or permits the sale of unapproved products or services. In these specific cases, Bft can terminate the agreement without providing an opportunity for the franchisee to correct the issue.

Immediate termination also applies if the franchisee fails to comply with obligations under Section 17.6, repeats the same default within a six-month period after initially curing it, or fails to comply with any provision of the agreement on three or more separate occasions within a twelve-month period. These stipulations provide Bft with the ability to act swiftly to protect its brand and system standards.

In addition to immediate termination, Bft can terminate the agreement with written notice, typically 30 days, if the franchisee defaults on other terms of the agreement and fails to remedy the default within the given notice period. This includes failing to obtain required approvals or consents from Bft. The FDD specifies that any of these defaults constitute 'good cause' for termination, allowing Bft to protect its interests and maintain the integrity of the franchise system.

Disclaimer: This information is extracted from the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document and is provided for research purposes only. It does not constitute legal or financial advice. Consult with a franchise attorney before making any investment decisions.