What disclaimer does Engineering For Kids provide regarding site recommendations?
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 Engineering For Kids' 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, if Engineering For Kids recommends, approves, or provides information regarding a site, it does not represent or warrant the site's suitability for an Engineering For Kids Business or any other purpose. The recommendation only indicates that Engineering For Kids believes the site meets its then-acceptable criteria.
The FDD states that criteria that have appeared effective with other sites and premises might not accurately reflect the potential for all sites and premises. Demographic and other factors included in or excluded from their criteria could change, altering the potential of a site and premises. Engineering For Kids states 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 fails to meet a franchisee's expectations.
The Engineering For Kids FDD emphasizes that the franchisee's decision to develop the Business should be based on their own independent investigation of the site's suitability. The franchisee is solely responsible for all due diligence and related costs to determine if a proposed site is suitable for the Franchised Business, including costs related to issues that arise after construction commences. This means that even if Engineering For Kids provides site selection assistance, the ultimate responsibility for ensuring the site is viable rests with the franchisee, and they should conduct thorough research before committing to a location.