What other franchise brands are affiliated with Engineering For Kids through Academy of Learning, Inc.?
Engineering_For_Kids Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
As disclosed in Item 1, as of the date of this disclosure document, we are affiliated with the following entities: (i) SIE USA, SIE, and Affiliate SIE Subfranchisor, which offer franchises for School is Easy Tutoring Businesses that operate under the "School is Easy" mark; (ii) Pitman Training Group Limited, which offers franchises for independent training and testing in the United Kingdom and Ireland that operate under the Pitman Training name; and (iii) Academy of Learning, Inc., which offers franchises for Academy of Learning Career Colleges in the continuing adult education services industry in Canada that operate under the Academy of Learning Career Colleges or AOLCC names. In addition, certain of our parents and/or affiliates (and/or their owners), may in the future invest in other companies that offer franchises and/or own educational enterprises that may compete with the type business being franchised under this disclosure document. We do not currently anticipate conflicts arising between franchisees of the possibly deemed affiliated brands and those of Engineering For Kids, and as such, do not have a plan for how to resolve disputes regarding territory, customers and/or franchisor support in the event they arise. However, current and/or future outlets of such possibly deemed affiliated brands – as well as current and/or future educational enterprises owned, operated or invested in by our parents and/or affiliates (and/or their owners) – may be located in your Territory (including immediately proximate to your Territory) and may have the right to use other channels of distribution, such as the Internet, catalog sales, telemarketing, or other direct marketing, to make sales within your Territory.
Source: Item 12 — TERRITORY (FDD pages 36–41)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Engineering For Kids's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, Academy of Learning, Inc. offers franchises for Academy of Learning Career Colleges. These colleges operate in the continuing adult education services industry in Canada under the names Academy of Learning Career Colleges or AOLCC. This means that Engineering For Kids is affiliated with a brand that focuses on adult education in Canada, which is a different market segment and geographic location than Engineering For Kids's focus on children's education in the United States.
This affiliation could present both opportunities and challenges for Engineering For Kids franchisees. On one hand, there may be potential synergies or cross-promotional opportunities between the two brands. On the other hand, franchisees should be aware that Engineering For Kids does not currently anticipate conflicts arising between franchisees of possibly deemed affiliated brands and those of Engineering For Kids, and as such, does not have a plan for how to resolve disputes regarding territory, customers and/or franchisor support in the event they arise. However, current and/or future outlets of such possibly deemed affiliated brands – as well as current and/or future educational enterprises owned, operated or invested in by our parents and/or affiliates (and/or their owners) – may be located in your Territory (including immediately proximate to your Territory) and may have the right to use other channels of distribution, such as the Internet, catalog sales, telemarketing, or other direct marketing, to make sales within your Territory.
Prospective franchisees should inquire about the nature and extent of the affiliation between Engineering For Kids and Academy of Learning Career Colleges. Understanding the potential for collaboration or competition between the brands is crucial for making an informed investment decision. Franchisees should also seek clarity on how any potential conflicts between the brands would be resolved, particularly regarding territory, customers, and franchisor support.