What training is required for a Designated Manager of a Bft studio, and who is responsible for the associated training fees?
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.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 79–265)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Bft's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, if a franchisee or their Operating Principal will not be on-site during normal business hours to manage the studio's day-to-day operations, they must appoint a Designated Manager. This manager is responsible solely for the operation of that specific Bft studio.
Prior to assuming their responsibilities, the Designated Manager must attend and complete Bft's designated manager training program to the franchisor's satisfaction. The specifics of the training programs are detailed in the Learning Management System.
Importantly, Bft does not charge a training fee for the initial Designated Manager's participation in the Designated Manager Training Program. However, if the franchisee designates a third-party individual as the Designated Manager, that individual must complete at least the Designated Manager Module of the Initial Training Program before assuming any management responsibilities, and the franchisee is responsible for any associated training fees for this module.