Where does Bft typically provide the Initial Training Program?
Bft Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
We will typically provide the Initial Training Program within the thirty (30) days prior to your Studio opening, but that timing will be subject to the availability and schedules of our training personnel.
We will provide the Initial Training Program at our corporate headquarters or other training facility we designate, which may be virtually (Franchise Agreement, Article 5).
We do not charge a tuition or training fee for you or your designated trainees (you or your Operating Principal and Designated Manager (if appropriate)) to attend the Initial Training Program, provided these individuals attend the Initial Training Program at the same time and otherwise complete such training prior to your Studio's Soft Opening. You will be responsible for the costs and expenses associated with these individuals attending our Initial Training Program (Franchise Agreement, Section 5.5). The Initial Training Program uses the Learning Management System and other written materials as training materials.
In addition to completing the Initial Training Program, as appropriate, you must ensure that any individuals that are expected to provide Approved Services at your Studio, participate in and complete the Pre-Opening Instructor Training that, as of the Issue Date, is at least partially provided online. In successfully completing the Pre-Opening Instructor Training, each individual will be considered an Authorized Instructor. We estimate that the Pre-Opening Instructor Training will include approximately 17 hours of online instruction and 16 hours of in-studio training, for a total of 33 hours (not including the additional 8 hours that must be completed by each Head Coach). A "Head Coach" is an individual who (1) attends and completes Pre-Opening Instructor Training and the Fundamentals Training Program; and (2) is otherwise approved by us as a Head Coach. Our then-current criteria and conditions for an individual who desires to become a Head Coach will be set forth in our Learning Management System. Currently, our Pre-Opening Instructor Training is held virtually, but we may require you to attend an inperson training in the future.
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 Initial Training Program is typically provided within the 30 days leading up to the studio opening. This schedule is contingent on the availability of Bft's training personnel. The training takes place at Bft's corporate headquarters or another designated training facility. However, the training may also be conducted virtually.
Bft does not charge a tuition or training fee for the franchisee, their Operating Principal, and the Designated Manager to attend the Initial Training Program, provided they attend at the same time and complete the training before the studio's soft opening. Franchisees are responsible for covering the costs and expenses associated with attending the Initial Training Program.
In addition to the Initial Training Program, Bft also offers a Pre-Opening Instructor Training program. As of the issue date of the FDD, this training is at least partially provided online. The Pre-Opening Instructor Training includes approximately 17 hours of online instruction and 16 hours of in-studio training, totaling 33 hours. Head Coaches must complete an additional 8 hours of training. Currently, the Pre-Opening Instructor Training is held virtually, but Bft may require in-person training in the future.