Where is the Soft Opening retail inventory cost included for a Bft studio?
Bft Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
The cost for the Pre-Sales Retail Package will be collected directly by the retail team at the start of the Pre-Sales Phase, while the Soft Opening retail inventory cost will be included as a line item in the equipment invoice.
While you currently purchase the Pre-Sales and Soft Opening Retail Inventory Kit from us, we may designate that you purchase it directly from a third-party Approved Supplier.
Source: Item 7 — ESTIMATED INITIAL INVESTMENT (FDD pages 26–32)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Bft's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the cost for the soft opening retail inventory is included as a line item in the equipment invoice. The Pre-Sales and Soft Opening Retail Package must be purchased directly through Bft and will include branded merchandise, apparel, and accessories to support presales and soft opening retail sales. Bft will provide a curated retail inventory based on the studio's retail display needs, with components determined in coordination with their team to ensure brand consistency and optimal product selection. While franchisees currently purchase the Pre-Sales and Soft Opening Retail Inventory Kit from Bft, Bft may designate that franchisees purchase it directly from a third-party Approved Supplier in the future.