Is there a specific Owner/Operator Training Module that Bft requires?
Bft Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
You (or, if you are an entity, your Operating Principal) must complete the "Owner/Operator Training Module" and our proprietary initial training program (the "Initial Training Program"). We will not charge any tuition or training fee in connection with your attendance of our Initial Training Program, provided all individuals attend at the same time. The estimate in Table A above assumes that you (or, if you are an entity, your Operating Principal) will attend the Owner/Operator Training Module of the Initial Training Program, and you will be responsible for the costs and expenses associated with attending our Initial Training Program (e.g., transportation, meals, lodging and other expenses).
- B. Designated Manager; Designated Manager Training Program. If Franchisee (or one of its Operating Principals) is not or does not intend to be on-site at the Studio during normal business hours to manage the day-to-day operations of its Studio (including, for example, where Franchisee owns or is affiliated with owners of multiple open BFT Studios), then Franchisee must appoint a "Designated Manager" for the Studio who will be responsible for the day-to-day operation of, and only for, the Studio. Each Designated Manager must attend and complete, to Franchisor's satisfaction, Franchisor's designated manager training program prior to assuming the Designated Manager responsibilities (the "Designated Manager Training Program"). Franchisor does not charge a Training Fee for Franchisee's initial Designated Manager's participation in the Designated Manager Training Program.
- C. Pre-Opening Instructor Training for Initial and Subsequent Instructors. Every instructor that provides any of the Approved Services at Franchisee's Studio must, prior to providing such instruction, complete the Pre-Opening Instructor Training and related testing, as described in the Learning Management System. The Pre-Opening Instructor Training will typically be provided (a) virtually, (b) on-site at a BFT Studio that is owned by another franchisee, or (c) at the Studio of one of Franchisor's affiliates; however, at least a portion of the Pre-Opening Instructor Training designed to provide individuals with guidelines and information on how to provide the Approved Services in accordance with Franchisor's current System Standards will be held virtually (the "Fundamentals Training Program").
Source: Item 15 — OBLIGATION TO PARTICIPATE IN THE ACTUAL OPERATION OF THE FRANCHISE BUSINESS (FDD pages 56–57)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Bft's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, Bft requires that the Owner/Operator (or the Operating Principal if the franchisee is an entity) complete the "Owner/Operator Training Module" as part of the Initial Training Program. This module is mandatory for franchisees to complete. Bft does not charge any tuition or training fee for attendance of the Initial Training Program, provided all individuals attend at the same time. Franchisees are, however, responsible for covering the costs and expenses associated with attending the Initial Training Program, such as transportation, meals, and lodging.
If a franchisee is not going to be on-site at the studio during normal business hours, they must appoint a Designated Manager who will be responsible for the studio's day-to-day operations. Each Designated Manager must attend and complete the Designated Manager Training Program before assuming their responsibilities.
In addition to the Owner/Operator and Designated Manager training, every instructor that provides services at the Bft studio must complete the Pre-Opening Instructor Training and related testing, as described in the Learning Management System. A portion of this training, called the Fundamentals Training Program, will be held virtually to provide guidelines and information on how to provide the approved services in accordance with Bft's current System Standards.