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What is the total classroom training hours for the Bft Owner/Operator Training Module?

Bft Franchise · 2025 FDD

Answer from 2025 FDD Document

Obligation Section in
Section in Franchise Agreement Multi-Unit Agreement Disclosure Document Item
Territorial development and Sections 8.7 and 15.1.B(12) Sections 2.C and 2.D, Exhibit A Item 12
k.
sales quotas
Ongoing product/service Sections 6.5 and 8.4 Not Applicable Items 8 and 11
l.
purchases
Maintenance, appearance and Sections 7.1 and 8.1 Not Applicable Items 6 and 17
m.
remodeling requirements
n. Insura nce Sections 10.5 and 15.1.B(8) Not Applicable Items 6, 7 and 8
o. Adve rtising and Fund Article 9, Sections 5.6 and 15.1.B(5) Not Applicable Items 6 and 11
p. Indem nification Sections 4.1, 6.9, 7.1.E, 11.2, 15.4, and Exhibit 3 Section 7.B Item 6
Owner’s participation/ q. management/staffing Sections 2.2.B, 5.5.A, 5.5.B, 8.3, and 8.6 Article 1 Item 15
r. Recor ds and reports Section 10.1 Article 10 Item 11
s. Inspe ctions and audits Sections 8.2 and 10.2 Not Applicable Items 11
t. Trans fer Section 13.1.B(3), Article 14, and Section 15.1.A(6) Article 9 Items 6 and 17
u. Renew al Section 3.2 Not Applicable Item 17
v. Post- termination obligations Article 13 and Section 15.3 Section 8.C Item 17
w. Non-c ompetition covenants Article 13, Sections 15.1.A(13) and 15.3.G Article 6 Item 17
x. Dispu te resolution Article 16 Article 12 Item 17
y. Guara ntee Section 2.2.B and Exhibit 3 Initial Training Program Owner/Operator Training Module Exhibit B Item 1, Exhibit D
Subject Hours of Hours of
Classroom Training On-the-Job Training Location
Introductions & Tour 0.5 0.0 At our headquarters in Irvine, CA or at a location to complete training virtually
Construction Support 1.0 0.0 At our headquarters in Irvine, CA or at a location to complete training virtually
Marketing: Platforms 2.0 0.0 At our headquarters in Irvine, CA or at a
Review location to complete training virtually
Marketing: Marketing 2.0 0.0 At our headquarters in Irvine, CA or at a
Initiatives location to complete training virtually
Retail 1.0 0.0 At our headquarters in Irvine, CA or at a location to complete training virtually
Operations 4.0 0.0 At our headquarters in Irvine, CA or at a location to complete training virtually
Sales: Sales Timeline & 1.0 0.0 At our headquarters in Irvine, CA or at a
Process location to complete training virtually
Sales: L.A.S.E.R. Sales 2.0 0.0 At our headquarters in Irvine, CA or at a
Process location to complete training virtually
Initial Training Program
Owner/Operator Training Module
Subject Hours of Hours of
Classroom Training On-the-Job Training Location
Sales: Member 1.0 0.0 At our headquarters in Irvine, CA or at a
Onboarding & Retention location to complete training virtually
ClubReady 1.0 0.0 At our headquarters in Irvine, CA or at a location to complete training virtually
Education: People, 1.0 0.0 At our headquarters in Irvine, CA or at a
Program & Pay location to complete training virtually
Education: BFT® 1.0 0.0 At our headquarters in Irvine, CA or at a location to complete training virtually
Staffing & Recruiting 0.5 0.0 At our headquarters in Irvine, CA or at a location to complete training virtually
Payroll Vendor 0.5 0.0 At our headquarters in Irvine, CA or at a location to complete training virtually
Owner Dashboard Tools 1.0 0.0 At our headquarters in Irvine, CA or at a location to complete training virtually
Recap; Q&A 0.

Source: Item 11 — FRANCHISOR'S ASSISTANCE, ADVERTISING, COMPUTER SYSTEMS AND TRAINING (FDD pages 37–50)

What This Means (2025 FDD)

According to Bft's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the Owner/Operator Training Module includes several subjects with specific classroom training hours. The subjects range from Introductions & Tour (0.5 hours) to Operations (4.0 hours). Other subjects include Construction Support (1.0 hour), Marketing Platforms Review (2.0 hours), Marketing Initiatives (2.0 hours), Retail (1.0 hour), Sales Timeline & Process (1.0 hour), LASER Sales Process (2.0 hours), Member Onboarding & Retention (1.0 hour), ClubReady (1.0 hour), People, Program & Pay (1.0 hour), BFT (1.0 hour), Staffing & Recruiting (0.5 hours), Payroll Vendor (0.5 hours), and Owner Dashboard Tools (1.0 hour). All these training sessions take place at Bft's headquarters in Irvine, CA, or virtually.

Adding up the classroom training hours for each subject in the Owner/Operator Training Module, the total comes to 23 hours. There are no on-the-job training hours listed for any of the subjects within this module. This means that franchisees will spend a significant amount of time in either a classroom setting or a virtual environment to learn the necessary skills for operating a Bft franchise.

Prospective franchisees should note that the training location is either at the corporate headquarters or virtually, allowing for flexibility but also requiring travel to Irvine, CA, if not attending virtually. The comprehensive nature of the training, covering various aspects of the business, suggests that Bft places a strong emphasis on preparing its franchisees for success through detailed instruction.

Disclaimer: This information is extracted from the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document and is provided for research purposes only. It does not constitute legal or financial advice. Consult with a franchise attorney before making any investment decisions.
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