How many hours of on-the-job 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.
In the event you are the owner of multiple Studios or otherwise wish to appoint a third-party individual to manage the day-to-day operations of your Studio, then that individual (a "Designated Manager") must (a) attend and complete at least the Designated Manager Training Module (and, if he/she wishes to provide the Approved Services, the Pre-Opening Instructor Training described below in this Item) to our satisfaction, and (b) otherwise be approved by us, before assuming any management responsibility at your Studio (Franchise Agreement, Sections 5.5 and 6.2).
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 exact number of on-the-job training hours dedicated to Operations in the Bft initial training program is not specified. 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 also refers to a Designated Manager Training Module that a third-party individual must complete if they are managing the day-to-day operations of the studio. The Initial Training Program uses the Learning Management System and other written materials as training materials.
To get a clear understanding of the specific hours dedicated to operations within the Bft initial training program, it is recommended that prospective franchisees ask the franchisor directly for a detailed breakdown of the training schedule. This will help in assessing the time commitment and the depth of operational training provided.