Under what circumstances might Creative World School grant extensions for delays in opening?
Creative_World_School Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
And, within 12 months of the date we approve your Construction Plans, you must open the School for business. We may grant you extensions because of delays incurred in obtaining permits or licenses to operate if such delay is caused beyond your reasonable control. (Franchise Agreement – Sections 4.1 and 5.1)
Source: Item 11 — FRANCHISOR'S ASSISTANCE, ADVERTISING, COMPUTER SYSTEMS, AND TRAINING (FDD pages 29–47)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Creative World School's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the franchisor may grant extensions for opening delays if the delays are due to issues in obtaining the necessary permits or licenses to operate the school. These delays must also be caused by circumstances beyond the franchisee's reasonable control.
Specifically, the FDD states that a franchisee must open their Creative World School location within 12 months of the franchisor approving the franchisee's construction plans. This timeline is subject to potential delays due to factors such as site location and condition, construction schedules, upgrades or remodeling of existing locations, equipment and supply delivery, financing arrangements, training completion, and compliance with local laws.
For a prospective Creative World School franchisee, this means that while there is an expected timeline for opening a school, the franchisor recognizes that unforeseen delays can occur. However, extensions are not guaranteed for all types of delays; they are specifically tied to permitting and licensing issues that are outside of the franchisee's control. It would be prudent for a potential franchisee to discuss with Creative World School what specific documentation or proof would be required to demonstrate that a delay was indeed beyond their reasonable control.