BFT Franchise Review 2026: Ratings & Verdict

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The Verdict

Quick Verdict · who it fits

BFT fits first-time franchise buyers looking for an emerging fitness concept.

⚠ Risks to review

Key FDD Facts

The numbers a buyer needs first — straight from the filing.

Initial investment (Item 7)

$681K - $1.2M

Franchise fee (Item 5)

$60K

Royalty (Item 6)

7% + 7% ad

Item 19 median rev

$389k population not disclosed in this filing

Agreement term

10 yrs

Years in business

3+ yrs

Model BFT's costs in the investment calculator → Prefilled from this filing — startup cost, cash flow and break-even.

Data extracted from the 2026 FDD filed with state regulators. Fees and terms may have changed since filing — request the current FDD from the franchisor before deciding. Not legal, financial, or investment advice. Full disclaimer.

What you'd pay the franchisor

Drag to your projected annual sales. Royalty 7% + ad fund 7% on gross sales.

PROJECTED ANNUAL SALES$390,000

$100k$2M

Royalty (7%)

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Ad fund (7%)

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Total / year

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▪ Of-sales fees only · excludes rent, labor, COGS, and one-time costs · for illustration

Industry Benchmarks

How BFT ranks against 162 Fitness & Wellness peers we've analyzed.

Initial investment

83rd pct · of 162 peers

Franchise fee

73rd pct · of 162 peers

Fitness & Wellness industry averages

Avg investment

$437K - $1.0M

Avg franchise fee

$48K

Avg system size

150

Franchises analyzed

162

How BFT stacks up

Closest concepts by category and investment.

Brand Item 19 Fee Investment Royalty Units
BFT Disclosed $60K $681K - $1.2M 7% —
BftSimilar price Disclosed $60K $681K - $1.2M 7% 44
JazzerciseBiggest system Disclosed $1K $2K - $3K 20% 5,092
Next HealthTop-rated in category Disclosed $80K $1.7M - $2.3M 9% 5

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a BFT franchise cost?

BFT requires a $60,000 initial franchise fee and a total initial investment range of $681,372–$1,151,135, per the most recent FDD on file.

Who owns BFT?

BFT is franchised by BFT Franchise SPV LLC (Xponential Brand), the franchisor entity of record on its Franchise Disclosure Document. Item 1 of the FDD discloses the franchisor's corporate history, parents, and predecessors.

Does BFT disclose financial performance (Item 19)?

No. BFT does not include a financial performance representation in its FDD. Prospective buyers should rely on validation calls with existing franchisees and benchmark against industry medians.

What ongoing fees does BFT charge?

Franchisees pay a royalty of 7% of Gross Sales and an advertising fund contribution of 7% on gross sales as defined in Item 6 of the FDD.

What are the renewal and exit terms?

Per the FDD, BFT discloses an initial agreement term of 10 years, a renewal fee of $10,000, a transfer fee of $10,000. Review Items 10 and 17 for the full renewal and termination provisions.

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