What training programs will Bft provide to franchisees?
Bft Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
ing Principal) attends the Initial Training Program, Franchisor
may charge such individuals its then-current Training Fee. Franchisee may also designate a third-party individual that Franchisor approves to manage the day-to-day operations of the Studio (a "Designated Manager"), but any such individual must at least complete the Designated Manager Module of the Initial Training Program prior to assuming any management responsibilities at the Studio (with Franchisee paying the Training Fees associated therewith, if any). If Franchisee is acquiring and assuming an existing BFT Studio from another System franchisee, it will be required to pay Franchisor's then-current Training Fee for persons required to attend Franchisor's Initial Training Program as necessary to satisfy the requirements of this Section.
- 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"). In the event that an instructor completes the Pre-Opening Instructor Training on-site at a BFT Studio, Franchisor reserves the right to review the instructor's testing results before approving that individual to provide Approved Services from the Studio. Franchisor will assess a Training Fee for each trainee for participation in the Pre-Opening Instructor Training, and Franchisee will cover the related costs and expenses associated with all personnel attending and completing the Pre-Opening Instructor Training, including the Fundamentals Training Program. An instructor that has completed the Pre-Opening Instructor Training in its entirety and is authorized to provide Approved Services at Franchisee's Studio is considered an "Authorized Instructor."
The Fundamentals Training Program is provided virtually to Franchisee and the individuals that attend the Pre-Opening Instructor Training. During such Pre-Opening Instructor Training, Franchisee will be pay Franchisor's then-current fee for Pre-Opening Instructor Training, which shall cover as many trainees as Franchisee is able to hire prior to Franchisor conducting the Pre-Opening Instructor Training, plus reasonable costs and expenses for the attendance of a head coach provided by Franchisor. Franchisee will also pay Franchisor's then-current fee for the Fundamentals Training Program, which is assessed per trainee, following the opening of the Studio.
Following the opening of the BFT Studio, if any new or additional Authorized Instructors are hired, they will complete the Pre-Opening Instructor Training with a Head Coach, as opposed to a head coach provided by Franchisor. The Fundamentals Training Program will continue to be provided virtually.
D. Ongoing/Refresher and Other Additional Training. Franchisor may provide or request that Franchisee and certain of its management personnel attend and complete up to five (5) days of additional/refresher training each year, but Franchisor will not charge Franchisee a Training Fee in connection with such required training.
- E. No Training Fee for Minor, Day-to-Day Assistance. Franchisor will not charge Franchisee a Training Fee in connection with minor, day-to-day assistance that Franchisor provides remotely over the phone, via email/fax or other electronic channel of communication, which Franchisee understands and acknowledges will be provided subject to the availability of Franchisor's personnel.
- F. Costs and Expenses. Franchisor will not, under any circumstances, be responsible for, and the indemnities provided in Section 11.2 shall apply to, costs and expenses (including wages, benefits, and travel-related expenses) incurred by or owed to Franchisee or its personnel in or as a result of attending or participating in any training program described in this Agreement or otherwise provided by Franchisor or its designee.
- G. Training Fee for Certain Training. Franchisor may charge its then-current Training Fee in connection with training that (a) Franchisee requests Franchisor provide (other than in connection with Pre-Opening Instructor Training that is provided by Franchisor personnel at Franchisor's headquarters), or (b) Franchisor provides on-site at Franchisee's Studio.
- 5.6 Fund Contribution. Franchisor (and its affiliates) have established a creative brand development fund to promote the System, Marks and brand with which the Studio is associated generally (the "Fund"). Franchisee shall contribute to the Fund, as directed by Franchisor from time to time, two percent (2%) of the Gross Sales of its Studio (the "Fund Contribution"), commencing once the Studio starts generating revenue from its business operations of its Studio. The Fund Contribution will typically be paid in the same manner and at the same interval that the Royalty Fee is collected (based on the Gross Sales of the Studio over the immediately preceding reporting period). Franchisor has the right, at any time and on notice to Franchisee, to change the amount of the Fund Contribution in accordance with Section 9.1 below.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 79–265)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Bft's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, there are several training programs available to franchisees and their staff. The Initial Training Program is required for the franchisee or at least one operating principal. If the franchisee will not be on-site, they must appoint a Designated Manager who completes the Designated Manager Training Program. Bft does not charge a training fee for the initial Designated Manager's participation in this program.
Every instructor at the Bft studio must complete the Pre-Opening Instructor Training, which includes the Fundamentals Training Program. The Pre-Opening Instructor Training is typically provided virtually, on-site at another franchisee's Bft studio, or at one of Bft's affiliate's studios. The Fundamentals Training Program, which provides guidelines on delivering approved services, is held virtually. Franchisees pay a training fee for each trainee in the Pre-Opening Instructor Training and cover all related costs.
Bft may also provide or require up to five days of additional or refresher training each year for franchisees and their management personnel, without charging a training fee. Furthermore, Bft will not charge a training fee for minor, day-to-day assistance provided remotely. However, franchisees are responsible for all costs and expenses incurred by their personnel attending any training programs. If a franchisee operates the studio inconsistently with the agreement or the Learning Management System, Bft may require the franchisee, Designated Manager, or Authorized Instructors to attend Remedial Training, potentially with an associated training fee.