Does a Best In Class Education Center franchisee have the option to offer Special Programs?
Best_In_Class_Education_Center Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
11.3. Authorized Goods and Services. You must offer all goods and services we require, including the specific classes, programs and curriculum we specify. Centers are currently required to offer Math and English classes, SAT and ACT preparation courses, and small group or "private" tutoring for these subjects and a variety of other high school subjects. You have the option, but not the obligation, to offer Special Programs, which must be administered in accordance with our policies, procedures and other requirements. You may only offer Affiliate Programs we approve. We may condition our approval on any requirements we deem appropriate. You may not offer, sell or provide: (a) goods or services to anyone other than children between pre-school and 12th grade; (b) educational classes or tutoring in any subject we have not approved; or (c) any other goods or
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPT (FDD pages 47–204)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Best In Class Education Center FDD, franchisees have the option to offer Special Programs. While franchisees are required to offer specific classes, programs, and curriculum, including Math and English classes, SAT and ACT preparation courses, and small group or private tutoring in various high school subjects, offering Special Programs is not obligatory.
However, if a franchisee chooses to offer Special Programs, they must administer them in accordance with Best In Class Education Center's policies, procedures, and other requirements. This suggests that while the option exists, there are specific guidelines and standards that must be followed to maintain brand consistency and quality.
Additionally, franchisees may only offer Affiliate Programs that Best In Class Education Center approves, and such approval may be conditional. This indicates that franchisees do not have complete autonomy in choosing or creating additional programs and must seek franchisor approval, which may or may not be granted based on the franchisor's criteria.