What does 'Authorized Location' refer to for an Engineering For Kids Business?
Engineering_For_Kids Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
ts a portion of the facility for specific schedule of days or time slots, or other facilities, such as afterschool care centers and schools, at which the operator conducts Programs on a scheduled basis as an independent service provider. Unless otherwise indicated in this Agreement, "Authorized Location" will refer to Third Party Sites and EFK Center Locations.
- E. We identify the businesses operating under the System by means of the "Engineering For Kids" name and certain other trademarks, service marks, trade names, signs, logos, and other indicia of
origin (collectively, the "Proprietary Marks"). We may designate other trade names, service marks, and trademarks as Proprietary Marks. We have entered into an exclusive license with our affiliate, LaunchLife USA, Inc., a Delaware corporation (the "License Agreement") to use the Proprietary Marks and other property in connection with the operation of Businesses and licensing others of other to operate Businesses.
F. You understand the importance of our high standards of quality, appearance, and safety, and the necessity of operating your Engineering For Kids Business in accordance with this Agreement and our standards, specifications and procedures.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 53–138)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Engineering For Kids Franchise Disclosure Document, an 'Authorized Location' refers to both 'Third Party Sites' and 'EFK Center Locations'. An EFK Center Location is a dedicated instruction facility and office with Engineering For Kids signage that serves as the franchisee's permanent base of operations.
Third Party Sites are locations secured by the franchisee where they provide programs to customers. These sites can include community centers, parks and recreation centers where space is rented for specific times, or facilities like after-school care centers and schools where programs are conducted as an independent service. Franchisees are not required to maintain a permanent presence at Third Party Sites.
For a prospective Engineering For Kids franchisee, understanding the distinction between these two types of authorized locations is important. The franchisee must establish a permanent EFK Center Location, but also has the flexibility to operate programs at various Third Party Sites to reach a wider customer base. This hybrid approach allows for both a stable, branded presence and adaptable outreach capabilities.