How many hours of classroom training are dedicated to Education: BFT® in the Bft initial training program?
Bft Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
In addition to completing the Initial Training Program, as appropriate, you must ensure that any individuals that are expected to provide Approved Services at your Studio, participate in and complete the Pre-Opening Instructor Training that, as of the Issue Date, is at least partially provided online. In successfully completing the Pre-Opening Instructor Training, each individual will be considered an Authorized Instructor. We estimate that the Pre-Opening Instructor Training will include approximately 17 hours of online instruction and 16 hours of in-studio training, for a total of 33 hours (not including the additional 8 hours that must be completed by each Head Coach). A "Head Coach" is an individual who (1) attends and completes Pre-Opening Instructor Training and the Fundamentals Training Program; and (2) is otherwise approved by us as a Head Coach. Our then-current criteria and conditions for an individual who desires to become a Head Coach will be set forth in our Learning Management System. Currently, our Pre-Opening Instructor Training is held virtually, but we may require you to attend an inperson training in the future.
Source: Item 11 — FRANCHISOR'S ASSISTANCE, ADVERTISING, COMPUTER SYSTEMS AND TRAINING (FDD pages 37–50)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Bft's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the company does not specify the exact number of classroom training hours dedicated to Education: BFT® within the initial training program. However, the document does outline the structure of the Pre-Opening Instructor Training, which includes both online and in-studio components.
The Pre-Opening Instructor Training consists of approximately 17 hours of online instruction and 16 hours of in-studio training, totaling 33 hours. This training is required for individuals expected to provide approved services at the studio. An additional 8 hours are required for Head Coaches. The Fundamentals Training Program is provided virtually.
To gain a clearer understanding of the specific classroom hours dedicated to Education: BFT®, prospective franchisees should directly inquire with Bft about the detailed breakdown of the training curriculum. This will help in assessing the depth of education provided and its impact on service delivery at the studio.