Which sections of the Bft Franchise Agreement address the initial and ongoing training obligations of the franchisee?
Bft Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
- 6.2 Training-Related Programs and Obligations. Franchisor will provide the training programs described in Section 5.5 and below, and Franchisee must, at all times during the Term, be in compliance with all training obligations described in Section 5.5 and set forth below.
- A. Initial Training Program; Designated Manager Training Program. All persons required to complete the Owner/Operator Module, the Designated Manager Training Program and the Pre-Opening Instructor Training must do so prior to engaging in any activities related to the operation of the Studio. The specifics of each of the foregoing training programs shall be set forth in the Learning Management System. All such training is conducted, at Franchisor's option, at Franchisor's corporate headquarters or another training facility Franchisor designates. At Franchisee's option, one (1) or more other individuals that will be responsible for providing the Approved Services at the Studio must participate and complete Pre-Opening Instructor Training. If any of the individuals described in this Section and Section 5.5 fail to
Source: Item 9 — FRANCHISEE'S OBLIGATIONS (FDD pages 36–37)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Bft's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, Section 5.5 of the Franchise Agreement, along with Section 6.2, outlines the initial and ongoing training programs and obligations for franchisees. Specifically, Section 6.2 states that Bft will provide the training programs described in Section 5.5, and franchisees must comply with all training obligations detailed in Section 5.5. These sections cover the Owner/Operator Module, the Designated Manager Training Program, and the Pre-Opening Instructor Training, all of which must be completed before engaging in any activities related to the studio's operation. The specifics of these training programs are detailed in the Learning Management System.
Bft offers the Initial Training Program, which includes the Owner/Operator Training Module and the Designated Manager Training Module. The Owner/Operator Training Module consists of 20 hours of classroom training covering topics such as introductions, construction support, marketing, retail, operations, and sales processes. The Designated Manager Training Module includes classroom training on sales, marketing, and retail-related subjects. Both training modules are conducted at Bft's headquarters in Irvine, CA, or virtually.
Furthermore, Bft requires any individual providing fitness instruction to complete the Pre-Opening Instructor Training. Failure to ensure personnel complete this training can result in termination of the Franchise Agreement. Bft also provides access to a Learning Management System, an online platform with manuals and procedures for studio operation, which may be updated periodically, requiring franchisees to comply with any new standards. Bft may also require remedial training if a franchisee operates inconsistently with the agreement or defaults, with the franchisee potentially bearing the cost of this additional training.