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BFT franchise — cost, FDD facts & litigation
What BFT's most recently registered Franchise Disclosure Document actually says about the money, the lawsuits, and the growth — before you wire a five- or six-figure franchise fee.
The full BFT report — $79
Every fee line (Items 5–7), the Item 19 earnings disclosure in context, the Item 3 litigation record, and the Item 20 outlet open/close/transfer history — structured and cited to BFT's FDD. Instant, shareable, save-as-PDF.
What's in the BFT FDD
| Total initial investment (Item 7) | $2,500 – $1,204,045 |
|---|---|
| Initial franchise fee (Item 5) | $50,000 |
| Royalty (Item 6) | 7% |
| Financial performance (Item 19) | Disclosed — earnings figures reported |
| Litigation (Item 3) | None disclosed |
| Franchised outlets (latest year end) | See report |
| FDD year | 2025 |
Source: Minnesota Dept. of Commerce — CARDS franchise registrations · filing 35407-202602-04.
BFT franchise — frequently asked
How much does a BFT franchise cost?
BFT's most recently filed FDD (Item 7) puts the total estimated initial investment at $2,500 – $1,204,045, with an initial franchise fee of $50,000 and a 7% royalty. The full report breaks down every fee line.
Does BFT disclose financial performance (Item 19)?
Yes — BFT makes a financial performance representation in Item 19 of its FDD, with reported figures. Read them in full before relying on them; the report points you to the exact disclosure.
Are there lawsuits against BFT?
BFT's most recent FDD discloses no litigation in Item 3. The full report cites the exact language.
Is BFT a good franchise to buy?
That depends on the numbers in the FDD: the $2,500 – $1,204,045, whether Item 19 earnings are disclosed (they are), litigation history (none disclosed), and whether the franchised outlet count is growing or shrinking. The full BFT report puts all of it in one place, cited to the FDD.