Where is Mr. Kawaja based, according to the Bft FDD?
Bft Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
John Kawaja: President, North America
Since February 2025, Mr. Kawaja has served as our President, North America and the President, North America of Assetco, Lindora Franchisor, and each of the Affiliate SPV Franchisors, Former Portfolio Brand SPV Franchisors, Affiliate Prior Franchisors, and Former Portfolio Brand Franchisors. Since January 2025, Mr. Kawaja has also served as the President of North America of Xponential. Mr. Kawaja previously served as Xponential's President – Wholesale from October 2024 to January 2025. From November 2023 to September 2024, Mr. Kawaja served as President of G/Fore in Los Angeles, California. From December 2022 to October 2023 (and earlier from January 2021 through April 2021), Mr. Kawaja served as Co-Founder of leftBrain Performance based in San Diego, California. From May 2021 to November 2022, Mr. Kawaja served as CEO- N.A. of 54 Group in San Diego, California. From August 2020 to December 2020, Mr. Kawaja served as Consultant to the PGA European Tour in
London, United Kingdom. From September 2018 to July 2020, Mr. Kawaja served as President of Honma Golf in Carlsbad, California. Mr. Kawaja is based in Irvine, California.
Source: Item 2 — BUSINESS EXPERIENCE (FDD pages 12–14)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Bft's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, John Kawaja, the President of North America, is based in Irvine, California. This information is crucial for prospective franchisees as it provides insight into the location of key leadership personnel within the Bft franchise system. Knowing where the leadership is based can be helpful for franchisees who may need to contact or visit the corporate office.
The FDD specifies Mr. Kawaja's professional background, noting his roles at Bft, Assetco, Lindora Franchisor, Affiliate SPV Franchisors, Former Portfolio Brand SPV Franchisors, Affiliate Prior Franchisors, Former Portfolio Brand Franchisors, and Xponential. Before these roles, from November 2023 to September 2024, he was President of G/Fore in Los Angeles, California, and from December 2022 to October 2023, he was Co-Founder of leftBrain Performance based in San Diego, California.
Understanding the geographic distribution of Bft's leadership team can help franchisees gauge the level of support and resources available in different regions. For example, a franchisee opening a location near Irvine, California, might expect more frequent interactions with Mr. Kawaja and other corporate staff compared to a franchisee located further away. This can influence a franchisee's strategic planning and expectations regarding corporate support.