Who is responsible for the costs and expenses associated with personnel attending and completing the Pre-Opening Instructor Training, including the Fundamentals Training Program, for a Bft franchise?
Bft Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
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.
Franchisor will not, under any circumstances, be responsible for, and the indemnities provided in Section 11.2 shall apply to, costs and expenses (including wages, benefits, and travel-related expenses) incurred by or owed to Franchisee or its personnel in or as a result of attending or participating in any training program described in this Agreement or otherwise provided by Franchisor or its designee.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 79–265)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Bft's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the franchisee is responsible for covering the costs and expenses associated with personnel attending and completing the Pre-Opening Instructor Training, including the Fundamentals Training Program. Bft assesses a training fee for each trainee participating in the Pre-Opening Instructor Training, and the franchisee must cover all related costs and expenses for their personnel to attend and complete this training.
This means that as a prospective Bft franchisee, you will need to budget for these training expenses. These costs can include wages, benefits, and travel-related expenses for your staff. The Fundamentals Training Program is provided virtually, but the Pre-Opening Instructor Training may be conducted virtually, on-site at another franchisee's Bft studio, or at one of Bft's affiliate locations.
Bft will not be responsible for any costs or expenses incurred by the franchisee or their personnel for attending any training programs. This includes the Pre-Opening Instructor Training and the Fundamentals Training Program. It is important to factor in these costs when evaluating the overall investment required to open and operate a Bft franchise.