Where did EFKI operate the first Engineering For Kids business?
Engineering_For_Kids Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
EKFC is a Virginia corporation that was formed on July 27, 2010. EFKI is a Virginia corporation that was formed on February 2, 2009. EKFC and EFKI have their principal place of business at 1320 Central Park Boulevard, Suite 201, Fredericksburg, Virginia 22401. EFKI operated the first Engineering For Kids Business in Stafford, Virginia from 2009 until the Acquisition Date. From September 2011 to the Acquisition Date, EKFC offered franchises for Engineering For Kids Businesses Except as stated, EKFI and EKFC never offered franchises in any line of business or conducted any other business.
Source: Item 1 — THE FRANCHISOR, AND ANY PARENTS, PREDECESSORS, AND AFFILIATES (FDD pages 4–8)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Engineering For Kids Franchise Disclosure Document, the first Engineering For Kids business was operated by Engineering For Kids, Inc. (EFKI) in Stafford, Virginia. EFKI operated this business from 2009 until the acquisition date of October 31, 2020, when Engineering for Kids International, LLC became the franchisor.
This historical detail is important for prospective franchisees as it provides insight into the origins and development of the Engineering For Kids franchise system. Knowing where the first business was located and operated gives context to the brand's roots and initial market.
It also shows the timeline of the company's development, from its initial operation by EFKI to its franchising efforts by EKFC starting in September 2011, and finally to its acquisition by the current franchisor, Engineering for Kids International, LLC, in 2020. This background information can help potential franchisees understand the evolution of the brand and its business model.