What information must a Bft Developer provide to the Franchisor when proposing a site for a Studio?
Bft Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
D. Locating Sites for Studios. Despite any assistance Franchisor may provide, Developer is entirely responsible to locate and present to Franchisor proposed sites for Studios in the Development Area as necessary to comply with the Development Schedule (each a "Site"). Developer agrees to give Franchisor all information and materials it requests to assess each proposed Site as well as Developer's and its proposed affiliate's financial and operational ability to develop and operate a Studio at the proposed Site. Franchisor has the absolute right to reject any site or any affiliate (a) that does not meet Franchisor's criteria or (b) if Developer or its affiliates are not then in compliance with any existing Franchise Agreements executed pursuant to this Agreement or operating its or their Studios in compliance with the mandatory specifications, standards, operating procedures and rules that Franchisor periodically prescribes for operating Studios. Franchisor agrees to use its reasonable efforts to review and evaluate the proposed Sites within 30 days after it receives all requested information and materials. If Franchisor accepts a proposed Site, Developer (or its approved affiliate) must timely sign a separate Franchise Agreement for the Site as described in Section 2.E below.
Source: Item 17 — RENEWAL, TERMINATION, TRANSFER AND DISPUTE RESOLUTION (FDD pages 57–66)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Bft's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, a Developer is responsible for locating and presenting proposed sites for Studios within the Development Area. The Developer must provide Bft with all requested information and materials to assess each proposed site. This includes information related to the Developer's and their proposed affiliate's financial and operational ability to develop and operate a Studio at the proposed site.
Bft has the right to reject any site or affiliate that does not meet its criteria or if the Developer or its affiliates are not in compliance with existing Franchise Agreements. This also applies if they are not operating their Studios in compliance with Bft's mandatory specifications, standards, operating procedures, and rules. Bft agrees to review and evaluate the proposed sites within 30 days after receiving all requested information and materials.
If Bft accepts a proposed site, the Developer (or its approved affiliate) must sign a separate Franchise Agreement for the site. This agreement must be signed in a timely manner. This process ensures that Bft maintains control over the quality and consistency of its brand by carefully vetting each proposed location and the financial stability of the operating entity.