What does Engineering For Kids indicate when recommending a site?
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 they recommend, approve, or provide information about a site, it does not constitute a representation or warranty about the site's suitability for an Engineering For Kids business or any other purpose. Their recommendation only means they believe the site meets their acceptable criteria at that time.
Engineering For Kids emphasizes that criteria that have worked for other locations may not accurately predict the potential of all sites. Demographic or other factors used in their criteria could change, which could alter a site's potential. These factors are beyond Engineering For Kids' control, and they are not responsible if a recommended site fails to meet a franchisee's expectations.
The FDD makes it clear that franchisees must conduct their own independent investigation to determine if a site is suitable for their Engineering For Kids business. Franchisees are solely responsible for all due diligence and related costs, including any issues that arise after construction begins. This means that while Engineering For Kids provides site selection assistance, the ultimate responsibility for choosing a viable location rests with the franchisee.