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The real numbers on owning a BFT franchise

Fitness - Boxing/Conditioning · FDD 2025 · from public state filings
BDisclosure honesty
This franchisor discloses earnings (Item 19) — but read how.
Investment
$509,836–$1,204,045
Total fees
9% of sales
Outlets
49
Closure signals
2 ceased, 2 terminated
Lawsuits
8

What their own earnings claim actually says

29 qualified studios (2024): avg gross revenue $360,918 (median $329,200, range $167,120-$746,418); avg 169 monthly active members; avg 18 new memberships monthly. Revenue mix: 92% memberships, 4% services, 1% fees, 3% products. 45% met/exceeded average revenue.

Failure & turnover reality (Item 20)

2 studios ceased operations 2024; 2 terminations 2024; 11 projected cessations 2025 from signed unopen agreements.

Legal history (Item 3)

8 matters disclosed.

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BFT franchise — frequently asked

How much does a BFT franchise cost?
The FDD lists a total initial investment of about $509,836–$1,204,045, including a $60,000 initial franchise fee.
How much do BFT franchise owners make?
29 qualified studios (2024): avg gross revenue $360,918 (median $329,200, range $167,120-$746,418); avg 169 monthly active members; avg 18 new memberships monthly. Revenue mix: 92% memberships, 4% services, 1% fees, 3% products. 45% met/exceeded average revenue. We grade this disclosure B for honesty.
What is the BFT franchise failure rate?
2 studios ceased operations 2024; 2 terminations 2024; 11 projected cessations 2025 from signed unopen agreements.
Is a BFT franchise worth it?
It depends on the numbers, not the pitch. BFT scores B on disclosure honesty, carries about 9% of sales in ongoing fees, and discloses 8 legal matters. Get the real owner take-home before you sign.

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Source: MN CARDS 35407-202602-04 (Clean FDD 2025). FranchiseValidate is independent and not affiliated with BFT or its franchisor. Figures are extracted from the franchisor's own public disclosure document; verify against the current FDD before any decision.