What qualities does Bft require franchisees to seek in personnel operating the Bft Studio?
Bft Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
8.3 Personnel. Franchisee agrees to engage in the operation of the Studio only persons of high character and ability who maintain and exhibit traits of enthusiasm, cleanliness, neatness, friendliness,
honesty and loyalty, it being recognized by Franchisee that such persons are necessary in order to promote and maintain customer satisfaction and the goodwill of the System. Franchisee must ensure that in connection with all dealings with all stakeholders in the value of the BFT brand and System (including, without limitation, with Franchisor, its affiliates, Franchisor and its affiliates' employees, other BFT franchisees, franchisees of Franchisor's affiliates, members and prospective Studio members of the BFT brand or any other brand in connection with Franchisor's affiliates, and suppliers and vendors), its and each of its owners' and employees' must act honestly and ethically in each instance. Franchisee agrees to staff the Studio at all times with a sufficient number of qualified, competent personnel who have been trained in accordance with this Agreement and the System Standards. Franchisee, not Franchisor, shall be considered the employer of all employees and the principal of all independent contractors of the Studio. It is the sole responsibility of Franchisee to hire, discipline, discharge and establish wages, hours, benefits, employment policies and other terms and conditions of employment for its employees and independent contractors. Franchisee is solely responsible for obtaining its own independent legal advice regarding the employment of employees and retention of independent contractors, and for complying with any and all Applicable Laws pertaining thereto. Franchisor shall have no responsibility for the terms and conditions of Franchisee's relationship with Franchisee's employees and/or independent contractors. Franchisee shall engage in no discriminatory employment practices and shall in every way comply with all Applicable Laws, including all wage-hour, civil rights, immigration, employee safety and related employment and payroll related laws. Franchisee shall make all necessary filings with, and pay all taxes and fees due to, the Internal Revenue Service and all other federal, state and local governmental agencies or entities to which filings and payments are required. Franchisee acknowledges that nothing in this Section or Agreement shall, or may be construed to, create any type of employer or joint employer relationship between (a) Franchisee or any of Franchisee's personnel, and (b) Franchisor in any matter.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 79–265)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Bft Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees must only engage persons of high character and ability to operate the studio. These individuals must maintain and exhibit traits of enthusiasm, cleanliness, neatness, friendliness, honesty, and loyalty. Bft recognizes that these qualities are necessary to promote and maintain customer satisfaction and the goodwill of the Bft system.
Bft franchisees must ensure that all owners and employees act honestly and ethically in all dealings with stakeholders of the Bft brand. Franchisees must staff the studio with a sufficient number of qualified, competent personnel who have been trained according to the franchise agreement and system standards.
The franchisee is considered the employer of all employees and is responsible for hiring, disciplining, discharging, and establishing wages, hours, benefits, employment policies, and other terms and conditions of employment. The franchisee is also responsible for obtaining independent legal advice regarding employment and complying with all applicable laws. Bft has no responsibility for the terms and conditions of the franchisee's relationship with its employees.