How long does Bft's 'Discretionary On-Site Assistance' typically last?
Bft Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
e pay Franchisor's then-current fee for Pre-Opening Instructor Training, which shall cover as many trainees as Franchisee is able to hire prior to Franchisor conducting the Pre-Opening Instructor Training, plus reasonable costs and expenses for the attendance of a head coach provided by Franchisor. Franchisee will also pay Franchisor's then-current fee for the Fundamentals Training Program, which is assessed per trainee, following the opening of the Studio.
Following the opening of the BFT Studio, if any new or additional Authorized Instructors are hired, they will complete the Pre-Opening Instructor Training with a Head Coach, as opposed to a head coach provided by Franchisor. The Fundamentals Training Program will continue to be provided virtually.
D. Ongoing/Refresher and Other Additional Training. Franchisor may provide or request that Franchisee and certain of its management personnel attend and complete up to five (5) days of additional/refresher training each year, but Franchisor will not charge Franchisee a Training Fee in connection with such required training.
- E. No Training Fee for Minor, Day-to-Day Assistance. Franchisor will not charge Franchisee a Training Fee in connection with minor, day-to-day assistance that Franchisor provides remotely over the phone, via email/fax or other electronic channel of communication, which Franchisee understands and acknowledges will be provided subject to the availability of Franchisor's personnel.
- F. Costs and Expenses.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 79–265)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
Based on the 2025 Bft Franchise Disclosure Document, the franchisor may provide or request that the franchisee and certain management personnel attend and complete up to five days of additional/refresher training each year. However, Bft will not charge a training fee in connection with this required training.
Bft also provides minor, day-to-day assistance remotely over the phone, via email/fax, or other electronic channels of communication without charging a training fee. This assistance is subject to the availability of Bft's personnel.
If Bft determines that a franchisee is not operating the studio according to the agreement or the Learning Management System, or is in material default of the agreement, Bft may require the franchisee, its Designated Manager, and/or certain Authorized Instructors to attend and complete up to five additional days of Remedial Training. This training can take place at Bft's designated training facility, the franchisee's studio, or another location designated by Bft. Bft may require the franchisee and its designated trainees to pay a training fee for attending Remedial Training.