Who bears the expenses incurred in attending the Engineering For Kids training programs?
Engineering_For_Kids Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
instruction material, and we also use other handouts and training videos.
Training classes are held on an as-needed basis at a designated training facilities (which may include locations with conference facilities) or remotely. You will be responsible for any costs that you and your trainees incur, including your travel and living expenses, in attending the initial training program and any additional training programs.
You (or your managing owner), and/or other previously trained and experienced employees must also attend and satisfactorily complete various training courses that we periodically provide at the times and locations we designate. We will not require attendance for more than a total of 10 days during a calendar year. Besides attending these courses, we may require that you must attend an annual meeting of all franchisees at a location we designate. We will not require attendance at the annual meeting for more than 3 days during any calendar year. You are responsible for all related travel and living expenses and wages.
Additionally, in the future, we may hold annual conferences for our System franchisees at such place as we designate. If so, we may require that you (or your Operating Principal) attend these conferences and we may charge reasonable registration or similar fees for the conferences (See Item 6). You will be responsible for any costs that you and your personnel incur, including your travel and living expenses, in attending the annual conferences.
Site Selection and Location Preparation
As described in Items 1 and 5, the requirements for sites and location development depend on which format of business you will operate.
Within 60 days after signing the Franchise Agreement (the "Search Period"), you must identify and obtain the right to use a location at your own expense. As described above, we will provide you with our minimum standards for EFK Center Locations. We have no other obligation to provide assistance in selecting or securing a site and do not lease premises for centers. You must obtain our written approval of the proposed location before you commit to it. You must notify us of the proposed site and submit a site review report, including photographs, demographic information, and other information that we may require. Within 30 days after we receive the information, we will approve or reject the proposed site in writing.
Source: Item 11 — FRANCHISOR'S ASSISTANCE, ADVERTISING, COMPUTER SYSTEMS, AND TRAINING (FDD pages 25–36)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Engineering For Kids FDD, franchisees are responsible for covering the expenses associated with attending both the initial training program and any additional training programs. This includes costs related to travel, lodging, meals, wages, and worker's compensation insurance.
Specifically, Engineering For Kids provides the instructors, facilities, and materials for the initial training programs at no charge for up to two people, provided all personnel are trained during the same session. However, if additional people beyond the first two attend the initial training, the franchisee must pay the then-current training charge for each additional person, which is currently $300 per person and is subject to change. The franchisee is also responsible for any costs incurred while attending annual conferences.
This means that while Engineering For Kids offers the core training resources, the franchisee must budget for all logistical and personnel costs to ensure they and their staff can attend and complete the required training. This is a fairly standard practice in franchising, where franchisees typically bear the costs of getting themselves and their staff trained.