What constitutes 'begin operating' for an Engineering For Kids franchise?
Engineering_For_Kids Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
- 4.6.2. You must have obtained our written approval to begin operating, and actually begin operating the Franchised Business no later than one hundred twenty (120) days after the date of this Agreement (the "Opening Deadline"). You are deemed to "begin operating" when you book reservations with fee-paying customers for Programs with a scheduled starting date that is not more than forty-five (45) days after the date you first make the Programs available for booking reservations. If you do not begin operating on time and we do not extend the Opening Deadline, we will have the right to terminate this Agreement under Section 15.2.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 53–138)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Engineering For Kids FDD, 'begin operating' is specifically defined in relation to booking reservations with fee-paying customers. An Engineering For Kids franchisee is considered to have 'begun operating' when they book reservations with customers who are paying fees for programs that are scheduled to start no more than 45 days after the reservation is made available.
This definition is important because it triggers certain obligations and deadlines for the franchisee. Specifically, the franchisee must obtain written approval from Engineering For Kids to begin operating. The franchisee must actually begin operating the franchised business no later than 120 days after the date of the Franchise Agreement. This 120-day period is referred to as the 'Opening Deadline'.
If an Engineering For Kids franchisee fails to begin operating on time and the franchisor does not extend the Opening Deadline, Engineering For Kids has the right to terminate the Franchise Agreement. This emphasizes the importance of meeting the operational deadlines set forth in the agreement. Prospective franchisees should carefully consider these timelines and ensure they can meet the requirements to avoid potential termination of their franchise agreement.