Does Engineering For Kids guarantee the suitability of a site if they recommend it?
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 Franchise Disclosure Document, any recommendation, approval, or information provided by Engineering For Kids regarding a site for the Authorized Center Location does not constitute a representation or warranty of the site's suitability for an Engineering For Kids business or any other purpose. Engineering For Kids states that their recommendation only indicates that they believe the site meets their acceptable criteria at that time.
Engineering For Kids emphasizes that the criteria they use, which may have been effective with other sites, might not accurately reflect the potential of all sites. Demographic and other factors can change, altering a site's potential. The document makes it clear that the uncertainty and changeable nature of these criteria and factors are beyond Engineering For Kids' control, and they are not responsible if a recommended site fails to meet the 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. The franchisee is solely responsible for all due diligence and related costs to determine if a proposed site is suitable for the franchised business. This includes covering costs related to issues that may arise even after construction has started. Therefore, franchisees must conduct thorough research and not rely solely on the franchisor's recommendations.