What happens if the Engineering For Kids franchisee does not begin operating on time?
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 Engineering For Kids' 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees must begin operating their Engineering For Kids business within 120 days of signing the Franchise Agreement. To 'begin operating,' the franchisee must book reservations with fee-paying customers for programs with a scheduled starting date that is not more than 45 days after the date the programs are first made available for booking.
If an Engineering For Kids franchisee fails to meet this opening deadline, and the franchisor does not grant an extension, Engineering For Kids has the right to terminate the Franchise Agreement. This means the franchisee could lose the rights to operate under the Engineering For Kids brand and system.
This requirement underscores the importance of careful planning and execution in the initial stages of launching an Engineering For Kids franchise. Prospective franchisees should ensure they have a solid plan for securing their office, completing training, obtaining necessary permits and licenses, and marketing their programs to attract customers within the specified timeframe. Failure to do so could result in the termination of their franchise agreement.