What is a required action for a Bft franchisee (or their affiliate) if a proposed site is accepted by Bft?
Bft Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
If we accept a proposed site, you (or your affiliate) must timely sign a separate Franchise Agreement for the site. Each Studio you timely open and commence operating under our then-current form of franchise agreement will be operated: (i) from a distinct site located within the Development Area; and (ii) within its own Designated Territory that we will define once the site for that Studio has been approved.
Source: Item 12 — TERRITORY (FDD pages 50–54)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Bft's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, if a multi-unit franchisee's proposed site is accepted by Bft, the franchisee (or their affiliate) must then sign a separate Franchise Agreement for that specific site. This requirement is outlined within the context of multi-unit agreements, where franchisees are granted the right to open multiple Bft studios within a defined development area.
This stipulation ensures that each Bft studio operated by a multi-unit franchisee is governed by its own individual Franchise Agreement, even though the franchisee may have an overarching agreement covering multiple locations. This allows Bft to maintain specific control and standards for each studio, addressing its unique operational and market conditions. Each studio will also have its own Designated Territory, which Bft will define once the site has been approved.
For a prospective multi-unit Bft franchisee, this means that securing a site approval is only one step in the process. They must be prepared to enter into a separate Franchise Agreement for each approved location, committing to the terms and obligations outlined in that agreement. This also highlights the importance of carefully reviewing and understanding the terms of both the Multi-Unit Agreement and the individual Franchise Agreement for each site.