What is the Initial Instructor Training Fee for Bft, and when is it payable?
Bft Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
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Initial Instructor Training Fee (in Connection with Pre-Opening Instructor Training)
You must ensure that your initial staff of Authorized Instructors complete the Pre-Opening Instructor Training before providing any Approved Services at your Studio (the "Pre-Opening Instructor Training"). The training fee for the Pre-Opening Instructor Training is $5,000 per program provided (the "Initial Instructor Training Fee") payable to us prior to the start of the Pre-Opening Instructor Training, which covers the training program for all instructors hired prior to the Studio's Soft Opening. It does not cover any personnel-related expenses associated with attending or participating in such training. The Initial Instructor Training Fee is payable in lump sum, uniformly i
Source: Item 5 — INITIAL FEES (FDD pages 18–21)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Bft's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees must ensure their initial staff of Authorized Instructors complete the Pre-Opening Instructor Training before providing any Approved Services at their Studio. The training fee for this Pre-Opening Instructor Training is $5,000 per program, referred to as the Initial Instructor Training Fee. This fee covers the training program for all instructors hired before the Studio's Soft Opening.
The Initial Instructor Training Fee is payable to Bft prior to the start of the Pre-Opening Instructor Training. It is a lump sum payment that is uniformly imposed on all franchisees and is non-refundable under any circumstances. This fee specifically covers the training program itself and does not include any personnel-related expenses associated with attending or participating in the training.
Prospective Bft franchisees should factor this $5,000 fee into their initial investment costs, ensuring they have the funds available prior to the commencement of instructor training. It is important to note that this fee does not cover any travel, accommodation, or other personal expenses incurred by the instructors during the training period. Franchisees should also budget for these additional personnel-related costs to ensure their instructors can fully participate in the Pre-Opening Instructor Training.