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BFT
BFT franchises operate fitness studios offering live instructional group and individual classes focused on strength and endurance training, high-intensity interval training, resistance training, hypertrophy-style training, and other approved services using designated equipment and following the BFT System standards. The business model grants franchisees the right to develop and operate studios, with options for single-unit or multi-unit development agreements, involving initial investment fees paid to the franchisor or affiliates and adherence to operational manuals via a learning management system. The target market includes fitness enthusiasts seeking structured, boutique-style workouts in a competitive landscape of gyms, personal trainers, and other exercise studios.
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Franchise Costs
7% royalty + 2% ad fund + $715/mo technology fee
Financial Performance
Item 19 Financial Performance
Data Based On: 36 Qualified Studios, owned and operated by third-party franchisees, that operated for the entire Measurement Period (January 1, 2025 to December 31, 2025).
* Average and median gross revenue were taken directly from the 'Total' row of the 'Part A-1: Gross Revenue of Qualified Studios' table. Revenue for top and bottom quartiles were taken from the 'Average' column of the respective quartile rows.
Extracted Item 19 Section
Avg. Revenue: $399,433
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Key Insights
- Higher investment than 88% of Fitness Studios franchises
| Franchise | Investment | Fee | Royalty | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
BFT Current | $691K – $1.2M | $60K | 7.0% | 44 |
| Planet Fitness | $1.3M – $5.4M | $40K | 7.0% | 2,432 |
| ANYTIME FITNESS | $539K – $905K | $43K | N/A | 2,271 |
| HOTWORX | $289K – $830K | $20K | N/A | 797 |
| F45 Training | $362K – $858K | $60K | 7.0% | 706 |
| Pure Barre | $455K – $736K | $60K | 7.0% | 617 |
Fitness Studios Average 58 franchises | $447K – $1.1M | $49K | 6.9% | – |
* Comparison based on latest FDD filings. Investment ranges from Item 7, fees from Item 5. Showing top 5 of 58 Fitness Studios franchises by location count.
Locations & Growth
Outlet Growth Over Time
Total outlets at end of each year
Geographic Distribution (2025)
Outlets by state across the United States
+8 more states
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42 franchisee contacts on file from official FDD filings.
42 Contacts Available
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Litigation (Item 3)
Primarily disputes related to alleged violations of franchise investment laws, breach of contract, fraudulent inducement, and misrepresentations in Franchise Disclosure Documents. Some cases also involve claims of breach of the covenant of good faith and fair dealing and unfair trade practices.
Bankruptcy (Item 4)
System Health (Item 20)
Franchise system changes reported in the most recent fiscal year
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The total initial investment to open a BFT franchise ranges from $691,372 to $1,151,135. This includes a franchise fee of $60,000. Ongoing royalty fees are 7.0% of gross sales.
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