What is the initial franchise fee for a single Bft studio?
Bft Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
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2 Initial Franchise Fee. The Initial Franchise Fee is non-refundable. The Initial Franchise Fee for a single Studio is $60,000. We do not provide financing for the Initial Franchise Fee. As provided in Item 5, if this is your (or your affiliates') second Studio, the Initial Franchise Fee will be reduced to $50,000, and if this is your (or your affiliates') third or subsequent Studio, this Initial Franchise Fee will be reduced to $40,000.
Additionally, if you are an existing franchisee and a franchise broker is owed a commission in connection with the purchase of your additional franchise based on a previously-made introduction to us or our affiliates, you will pay us an a
Source: Item 7 — ESTIMATED INITIAL INVESTMENT (FDD pages 26–32)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Bft's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the initial franchise fee for a single studio is $60,000. This fee is non-refundable. However, the FDD specifies that the initial franchise fee is reduced for existing franchisees opening additional locations. If a franchisee is opening their second Bft studio, the initial franchise fee is reduced to $50,000. For a third or subsequent studio, the fee is further reduced to $40,000.
It's important to note that Bft does not offer financing for the initial franchise fee. The document also mentions an additional sourcing fee of $28,000 that may be applicable if a franchise broker is owed a commission in connection with the purchase of an additional franchise based on a previously-made introduction to Bft or its affiliates. This sourcing fee is in addition to the initial franchise fee.
Prospective franchisees should be aware of these fee variations and consider their expansion plans when evaluating the initial investment. Understanding the conditions under which the initial franchise fee may be reduced or when additional fees like the sourcing fee apply is crucial for accurate financial planning. This information allows potential franchisees to anticipate costs associated with opening a Bft studio and to assess the financial implications of expanding with multiple locations.