Who may pay for the cost of inspections at a Best In Class Education Center?

According to the 2025 Best In Class Education Center FDD, the cost of inspections can be covered by either the franchisee directly or by Best In Class Education Center, with the possibility of reimbursement from the franchisee. Specifically, Best In Class Education Center may hire mystery shoppers or quality assurance firms to inspect a franchisee's center. In this case, Best In Class Education Center may require the franchisee to directly pay the cost of the inspection to the mystery shopper or firm. Alternatively, Best In Class Education Center may pay for the inspection initially and then require the franchisee to reimburse them for the expense.

This means that as a Best In Class Education Center franchisee, you should be prepared to potentially cover the costs of quality control inspections. The FDD gives Best In Class Education Center the flexibility to decide whether you pay the inspector directly or reimburse them. This cost is in addition to the standard franchise fees and other operating expenses.

It is important to note that these inspections are tied to quality control and compliance with the franchise agreement. The results of these inspections can impact the franchisee's standing, as failure to achieve a passing grade or score can constitute a default under the agreement. Therefore, franchisees should maintain high standards in customer service, sanitation, and teacher-student interaction to ensure positive inspection results and avoid potential costs or penalties.