Is approval required from Best In Class Education Center to relocate a center?
Best_In_Class_Education_Center Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| TYPE OF FEE 1 | AMOUNT 2 | DUE DATE | REMARKS | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Customer Service Fee | Up to $500 per year (not currently imposed) | 10 days after invoice | Imposed to cover our costs if we implement a customer satisfaction program, such as collecting and evaluating data and feedback from customers to determine their satisfaction with your Center and identify potential modifications to the System to improve customer satisfaction. | |
| Conference Registration Fee | Up to $350 per person per conference | 10 days after invoice | We may hold conferences to discuss matters affecting franchisees. Attendance is mandatory unless we designate attendance as optional or we waive your obligation to attend based on showing of good cause. | |
| Gift Card Program Fees | Up to $50 per month per Center (not currently imposed) | 10 days after invoice or as we otherwise specify | You must participate in any gift card program we establish and pay required fees and contributions to us or a third party to administer the program. | |
| Product Purchases | Varies depending on item purchased (not currently imposed) | 10 days after invoice | We may serve as a System supplier for goods and services you must purchase. If this occurs, we will provide you with a price list upon request. | |
| Relocation Fee | $1,000 for each new site you propose plus Travel Expenses | At time new site proposed | You may not relocate your Center without our approval. If we allow you to relocate, you must pay us the $1,000 fee and reimburse all Travel Expenses we incur to visit new sites you propose. We refund 75% of the fee if we reject the site. |
Source: Item 6 — OTHER FEES (FDD pages 12–17)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Best In Class Education Center FDD, a franchisee must obtain approval from Best In Class Education Center before relocating their center. If a franchisee proposes a new site for relocation, they must pay a $1,000 relocation fee plus cover travel expenses incurred by Best In Class Education Center to visit the proposed site.
If Best In Class Education Center rejects the proposed relocation site, the franchisee will receive a refund of 75% of the relocation fee. This policy ensures that Best In Class Education Center maintains control over the location of its franchises, which is a common practice in franchising to protect brand consistency and market coverage.
This requirement and associated fees are important for prospective franchisees to consider, as relocation may become necessary due to various factors such as changes in local demographics or lease terms. Understanding the costs and approval process upfront can help franchisees plan for potential future needs and avoid unexpected expenses.