Prior to providing instruction at a Bft studio, what training must every instructor complete?
Bft Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
Every instructor that provides any of the Approved Services at Franchisee's Studio must, prior to providing such instruction, complete the Pre-Opening Instructor Training and related testing, as described in the Learning Management System. The Pre-Opening Instructor Training will typically be provided (a) virtually, (b) on-site at a BFT Studio that is owned by another franchisee, or (c) at the Studio of one of Franchisor's affiliates; however, at least a portion of the Pre-Opening Instructor Training designed to provide individuals with guidelines and information on how to provide the Approved Services in accordance with Franchisor's current System Standards will be held virtually (the "Fundamentals Training Program"). In the event that an instructor completes the Pre-Opening Instructor Training on-site at a BFT Studio, Franchisor reserves the right to review the instructor's testing results before approving that individual to provide Approved Services from the Studio. Franchisor will assess a Training Fee for each trainee for participation in the Pre-Opening Instructor Training, and Franchisee will cover the related costs and expenses associated with all personnel attending and completing the Pre-Opening Instructor Training, including the Fundamentals Training Program. An instructor that has completed the Pre-Opening Instructor Training in its entirety and is authorized to provide Approved Services at Franchisee's Studio is considered an "Authorized Instructor."
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 79–265)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Bft's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, every instructor must complete the Pre-Opening Instructor Training and related testing before providing any approved services at a Bft studio. This training is described in the Learning Management System. The Pre-Opening Instructor Training typically occurs virtually, on-site at another franchisee's Bft studio, or at the studio of one of Bft's affiliates. However, at least a portion of the Pre-Opening Instructor Training, called the Fundamentals Training Program, will be held virtually to provide individuals with guidelines and information on how to provide the approved services in accordance with Bft's current System Standards.
Bft assesses a training fee for each trainee participating in the Pre-Opening Instructor Training, including the Fundamentals Training Program, and the franchisee is responsible for covering all related costs and expenses for their personnel attending and completing the training. An instructor who has fully completed the Pre-Opening Instructor Training and is authorized to provide approved services at the franchisee's studio is considered an "Authorized Instructor."
Following the opening of the Bft studio, any new or additional Authorized Instructors hired will complete the Pre-Opening Instructor Training with a Head Coach, rather than a head coach provided by Bft. The Fundamentals Training Program will continue to be provided virtually. Franchisees must ensure that any Pre-Opening Instructor Training held at the studio is performed according to System Standards, that individuals participating in the training successfully complete the program and pass any associated tests, and that no personnel provides fitness instruction or other approved services until they have successfully completed the Pre-Opening Instructor Training and passed the corresponding test.
Bft retains the right to inspect and audit the operations of the studio on an ongoing basis and may require the franchisee to demonstrate that all required personnel have participated in and successfully completed the Pre-Opening Instructor Training and corresponding test. Failure to ensure instructors complete the required training can result in Bft terminating the franchise agreement.