How many hours of classroom training are dedicated to Operations in the Bft initial training program?
Bft Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
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E. Training
Initial Training Program for Owner/Operator and/or Designated Manager
Prior to your Studio's Soft Opening, you must ensure that: (i) you (or, if you are an entity, your Operating Principal) completes our Owner/Operator Training Module to our satisfaction; and (ii) your Designated Manager (if appointed) attends and completes the Designated Manager Training Program to our satisfaction. While there is no specific deadline by which the training above must be completed, you (or, if you are an entity, your Operating Principal) and your Designated Manager (if appointed) must complete all of the training obligations prior to your Studio's Soft Opening. Training classes are not held on a regular schedule. We will schedule the program based on your and our availability and the projected opening date for your Studio. If you are purchasing an existing Studio, all required training must be completed prior to your takeover of the operations of the Studio.
Source: Item 11 — FRANCHISOR'S ASSISTANCE, ADVERTISING, COMPUTER SYSTEMS AND TRAINING (FDD pages 37–50)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
Based on the 2025 FDD, Bft's disclosure document does not specify the exact number of classroom training hours dedicated to operations within the initial training program. However, the FDD does mention the Initial Training Program for Owner/Operator and/or Designated Manager, which you (or your Operating Principal) and your Designated Manager (if appointed) must complete before your Studio's Soft Opening.
The FDD mentions that the Initial Training Program uses the Learning Management System and other written materials as training materials. The Learning Management System contains the confidential operations manual, which is comprised of four sub-manuals and is approximately 151 pages.
To get a clear understanding of the classroom hours dedicated to operations, a prospective Bft franchisee should ask the franchisor directly for a detailed breakdown of the training schedule, including the number of hours spent on each module, particularly those related to operational aspects.