What information about the Designated Manager must a Bft franchisee provide to the franchisor?
Bft Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
- B. Designated Manager; Designated Manager Training Program. If Franchisee (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.
Source: Item 15 — OBLIGATION TO PARTICIPATE IN THE ACTUAL OPERATION OF THE FRANCHISE BUSINESS (FDD pages 56–57)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Bft's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, if a franchisee (or one of its operating principals) will not be on-site at the studio during normal business hours to manage day-to-day operations, they must appoint a "Designated Manager." This is particularly relevant if the franchisee owns or is affiliated with multiple open Bft studios. The franchisee must ensure this Designated Manager is responsible for the daily operation of only that specific studio.
Prior to assuming their responsibilities, the Designated Manager must attend and complete Bft's Designated Manager Training Program to the franchisor's satisfaction. The FDD specifies that Bft does not charge a training fee for the initial Designated Manager's participation in this program.
While the FDD excerpt specifies the requirement to appoint a Designated Manager and have them complete the training program, it does not detail the specific information about the Designated Manager that the franchisee must provide to Bft. A prospective franchisee should ask Bft for clarification on exactly what information (e.g., name, contact details, qualifications, background check) they need to submit regarding their Designated Manager.