How many hours of on-the-job training are dedicated to Introductions & Tour 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)
Based on the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the FDD does not specify the number of hours of on-the-job training dedicated to "Introductions & Tour" within the Bft initial training program. The document outlines different training programs, including the Initial Training Program for Owner/Operator and/or Designated Manager and the Pre-Opening Instructor Training.
The Pre-Opening Instructor Training includes approximately 17 hours of online instruction and 16 hours of in-studio training, totaling 33 hours. However, the FDD does not break down the specific topics covered during the in-studio training or the online instruction, so it is not possible to determine how much time is spent on introductions and tours.
A prospective Bft franchisee should ask the franchisor for a detailed breakdown of the Pre-Opening Instructor Training curriculum, including the specific topics covered and the time allocated to each topic, to understand how much time is dedicated to introductions and tours.