What sources are the estimated initial investment costs for a Bft franchise based on?
Bft Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
The estimates in this Item 7 are based on: (i) our franchisee's experience in developing Studios using the resources that we make available to them; (ii) our and our Predecessor's experience in selling franchises for Studios; (iii) the experience of our Affiliate SPV Franchisors and Affiliate Prior Franchisors in developing other fitness concepts and information related to their respective studio investment costs; (iv) current estimates we have received from our Approved Suppliers and other third-party vendors; and (v) our affiliates' experience in developing and/or operating Studios and franchises of other Xponential Brands.
Source: Item 7 — ESTIMATED INITIAL INVESTMENT (FDD pages 26–32)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Bft's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the estimates for the initial investment costs are based on several factors. These include the experiences of current Bft franchisees in developing their studios using the resources provided by Bft, as well as Bft's and its predecessor's experience in selling franchises for studios.
Additionally, the estimates are informed by the experiences of Bft's affiliate SPV Franchisors and Affiliate Prior Franchisors in developing other fitness concepts, including information related to their respective studio investment costs. Current estimates received from Bft's Approved Suppliers and other third-party vendors also contribute to the overall estimation.
Finally, the estimates also take into account the experiences of Bft's affiliates in developing and/or operating studios and franchises of other Xponential Brands. These multiple sources of information are used to provide a comprehensive estimate of the costs associated with opening a Bft franchise.