What training must be completed prior to a Bft Studio's Soft Opening?
Bft Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
Prior to your Studio's Soft Opening, you must ensure that: (i) you (or, if you are an entity, your Operating Principal) completes our Owner/Operator Training Module to our satisfaction; and (ii) your Designated Manager (if appointed) attends and completes the Designated Manager Training Program to our satisfaction. While there is no specific deadline by which the training above must be completed, you (or, if you are an entity, your Operating Principal) and your Designated Manager (if appointed) must complete all of the training obligations prior to your Studio's Soft Opening. Training classes are not held on a regular schedule. We will schedule the program based on your and our availability and the projected opening date for your Studio. If you are purchasing an existing Studio, all required training must be completed prior to your takeover of the operations of the Studio.
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, prior to the Studio's Soft Opening, the owner/operator (or Operating Principal if the franchisee is an entity) must complete the Owner/Operator Training Module to Bft's satisfaction. If a Designated Manager is appointed, that manager must also attend and complete the Designated Manager Training Program to Bft's satisfaction.
Bft does not specify a deadline for completing this training, but it must be done before the Studio's Soft Opening. Training classes are not held on a regular schedule; Bft schedules them based on the availability of both the franchisee and Bft, as well as the projected opening date of the Studio. If a franchisee is purchasing an existing Studio, all required training must be completed before taking over operations.
In addition to the above training, any individuals expected to provide approved services at the Bft studio must participate in and complete the Pre-Opening Instructor Training. Upon completion of the Pre-Opening Instructor Training, the individual will be considered an Authorized Instructor.