What does Engineering For Kids consider when recommending a site?
Engineering_For_Kids Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
You acknowledge and agree that, if we have recommended, approved or given you information regarding a site for the Authorized Center Location, that is not a representation or warranty of any kind, express or implied, of the suitability of the site for an Engineering For Kids Business or any other purpose.
Our recommendation indicates only that we believe that the site meets our then acceptable criteria.
Applying criteria that have appeared effective with other sites and premises might not accurately reflect the potential for all sites and premises, and demographic and/or other factors included in or excluded from our criteria could change, altering the potential of a site and premises.
The uncertainty and changeable nature of these criteria and factors are beyond our control, and we are not responsible if a site and premises we recommend fail to meet your expectations.
You acknowledge and agree that your acceptance of the obligation to develop the Business is based on your own independent investigation of the suitability of the site for the Business and that you are solely responsible for all due diligence and related costs to determine the suitability of a proposed site for the Franchised Business, including the costs related to issues that arise after the commencement of construction.
Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD page 53)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Engineering For Kids FDD, when recommending a site, Engineering For Kids indicates only that they believe the site meets their then acceptable criteria. However, Engineering For Kids does not guarantee the suitability of the site for an Engineering For Kids Business or any other purpose. The FDD states that applying criteria that have appeared effective with other sites and premises might not accurately reflect the potential for all sites and premises, and demographic and/or other factors included in or excluded from their criteria could change, altering the potential of a site and premises.
Engineering For Kids emphasizes that the uncertainty and changeable nature of these criteria and factors are beyond their control, and they are not responsible if a site and premises they recommend fail to meet a franchisee's expectations. The FDD highlights that the franchisee's decision to develop the Business should be based on their own independent investigation of the site's suitability.
Prospective Engineering For Kids franchisees are responsible for all due diligence and related costs to determine the suitability of a proposed site for the Franchised Business, including the costs related to issues that arise after the commencement of construction. This means franchisees need to conduct thorough research and not solely rely on the franchisor's recommendations. Franchisees bear the financial burden of ensuring the site meets their needs and complies with all requirements.