Can Engineering For Kids charge registration fees for annual conferences?
Engineering_For_Kids Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
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.
Source: Item 11 — FRANCHISOR'S ASSISTANCE, ADVERTISING, COMPUTER SYSTEMS, AND TRAINING (FDD pages 25–36)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Engineering For Kids' 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, Engineering For Kids may hold annual conferences for franchisees and charge reasonable registration or similar fees for these events. Franchisees (or their Operating Principal) may be required to attend these conferences.
Franchisees are responsible for covering all costs associated with attending the annual conferences, including travel, living expenses, and wages for their personnel. The FDD does not specify the amount of the registration fees.
This policy means that franchisees need to factor in the cost of conference registration, travel, accommodation, and wages when budgeting for ongoing operational expenses. Franchisees should inquire about the typical registration fees charged for these annual conferences to better prepare their financial forecasts.