What capacity must manufacturers and suppliers demonstrate to Engineering For Kids?

According to Engineering For Kids's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, manufacturers and suppliers must demonstrate the ability to meet the brand's standards and specifications, adequate quality controls, and the capacity to supply a franchisee's needs promptly and reliably. This requirement applies to items or services for which Engineering For Kids specifies designated or approved suppliers.

Engineering For Kids may consider factors such as the price and quality of products or services, and the reliability of the supplier when deciding whether to approve suppliers for the system. The brand may approve a single supplier for any brand and may approve a supplier only as to a certain brand or brands. Approval of a supplier may be conditioned on requirements relating to the frequency of delivery, standards of service, including prompt attention to complaints, and concentration of purchases.

Approval of a supplier may be provisional, pending further evaluation by Engineering For Kids. While the brand does not provide written criteria for approving suppliers to its franchisees, it will consider the factors and issues described above in evaluating potential suppliers. Engineering For Kids may formulate and modify standards and specifications based on their, their affiliates', and their franchisees' experience. They may also designate themselves or an affiliate as an exclusive or nonexclusive supplier of any goods or services used in connection with operating the Businesses.