Is a Best In Class Education Center franchisee allowed to provide services to adults?
Best_In_Class_Education_Center Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
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The franchised business you purchase is referred to as your "Business" or your "Center". As a franchisee, you will provide school-aged children with Math, English and, if applicable, STEM enrichment studies ("Enrichment Programs") as well as SAT and ACT preparation courses from a dedicated brick and mortar facility that you establish. You may also offer small group or "private" tutoring services and teach a variety of high-school subjects. You will offer classes after regular school hours and on weekends. Currently, we do not allow you (or other Centers) to offer or sell any merchandise or retail items.
You may, but need not, offer: (a) our After-School Program (students visit every day after school for at least 2.5 hours and receive one packet of Math and one packet of English each week); and/or (b) our Summer Camp
Program (students visit every day at least 2.5 hours per day for 5 days a week during the Summer and receive one packet of Math and one packet of English each week). The After-School Program and Summer Camp Program are referred to as "Special Programs".
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".
Source: Item 16 — RESTRICTIONS ON WHAT THE FRANCHISEE MAY SELL (FDD page 37)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Best In Class Education Center FDD, franchisees primarily offer educational services to school-aged children. Specifically, Best In Class Education Center franchisees provide Math, English, and STEM enrichment studies, as well as SAT and ACT preparation courses. These services are delivered from a brick-and-mortar facility. Franchisees may also offer small group or private tutoring services and teach a variety of high school subjects.
The FDD specifies that Best In Class Education Center franchisees offer classes after regular school hours and on weekends. The target market is middle to upper-income families with children who could benefit from supplemental education or help preparing for standardized exams.
While the core business focuses on children, the FDD does mention the possibility of offering programs or engaging in revenue-generating activities that are not part of the Best In Class Education Center system, termed "Affiliate Programs." These programs require prior approval from Best In Class Education Center. One example provided is partnering with a business that offers drivers education classes and sharing revenues. Another possibility is subleasing a portion of the center during hours when students are not present.
Therefore, while the primary focus is on services for children, a Best In Class Education Center franchisee might be able to offer services to adults through approved Affiliate Programs, such as drivers education or subleasing space to adult education providers. A prospective franchisee should discuss potential Affiliate Programs with the franchisor to determine what is permissible.