What are 'Affiliate Programs' in the context of a Best In Class Education Center franchise?
Best_In_Class_Education_Center Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
With our prior approval, you may offer programs or engage in revenue generating activities at your Center that are not part of the BEST IN CLASS EDUCATION CENTER® system. These programs are referred to as "Affiliate Programs". For example, with our approval you could partner with a business that offers drivers education classes at your Center and share revenues from that program with the other business. You could also generate income from subleasing a portion of your Center during hours when you do not have students at the Center. All Affiliate Programs must be approved by us in advance. We may impose any requirements we feel are appropriate as a condition to you offering the Affiliate Program at your Center.
Source: Item 1 — FRANCHISOR AND ANY PARENTS, PREDECESSORS AND AFFILIATES (FDD pages 8–10)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Best In Class Education Center FDD, 'Affiliate Programs' refer to revenue-generating activities or programs that a franchisee may offer at their center, which are not part of the standard Best In Class Education Center system. These programs require prior approval from Best In Class Education Center.
For example, a franchisee could partner with a business that offers driver's education classes at the Best In Class Education Center location and share the revenues generated from that program with the partner business. Another example provided in the FDD is generating income from subleasing a portion of the center during hours when classes are not in session.
Best In Class Education Center retains the right to impose requirements deemed appropriate as a condition for allowing a franchisee to offer an Affiliate Program at their center. This allows Best In Class Education Center to maintain brand consistency and ensure the quality of services offered under its name, even when those services are provided through an affiliate.