What is an Engineering For Kids Learning Center Based Business required to have?
Engineering_For_Kids Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
Businesses that operating from a central learning center. These are not necessarily all of the elements of the System. We may change, improve, add to, delete from and further develop the elements of the System from time to time.
- D. As of the Agreement Date, we only offer franchises for Engineering For Kids Businesses that operate under our "Learning Center Based Business" format. An operator establishes an instruction facility and office location that will serve as the operator's permanent base of operations, will be devoted entirely to the operation of an Engineering For Kids Business, and will bear exterior "Engineering For Kids" signage (a "EFK Center Location"). An operator will also provide Programs to customers at one or more sites that the operator locates and secures (each a "Third Party Site"). Although each Third Party Site must meet our standards and specifications, the operator is not required to build-out the space or to otherwise maintain a permanent presence at these sites. Third Party Sites may include facilities, such as community centers and parks and recreation centers, where the operator rents a portion of the facility for specific schedule of days or time slots, or other facilities, such as afterschool care centers and schools, at which the operator conducts Programs on a scheduled basis as an independent service provider. Unless otherwise indicated in this Agreement, "Authorized Location" will refer to Third Party Sites and EFK Center Locations.
- E. We identify the businesses operating under the System by means of the "Engineering For Kids" name and certain other trademarks, service marks, trade names, signs, logos, and other indicia of
origin (collectively, the "Proprietary Marks"). We may designate other trade names, service marks, and trademarks as Proprietary Marks. We have entered into an exclusive license with our affiliate, LaunchLife USA, Inc., a Delaware corporation (the "License Agreement") to use the Proprietary Marks and other property in connection with the operation of Businesses and licensing others of other to operate Businesses.
F. You understand the importance of our high standards of quality, appearance, and safety, and the necessity of operating your Engineering For Kids Business in accordance with this Agreement and our standards, specifications and procedures.
The parties, intending to be legally bound by this Agreement, and for good and valuable consideration, now agree as follows:
1. RIGHTS GRANTED
1.1. Grant of Franchise
- 1.1.1. We grant you the right, and you accept the obligation, to use the Proprietary Marks and the System to operate one Engineering For Kids Business (the "Franchised Business") in the Territory that is designated in Appendix A (the "Territory") throughout the term of this Agreement, and all according to the terms of this Agreement and using only the format(s) designated in Sections 1.1.1 through 1.1.3 below.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 53–138)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Engineering For Kids FDD, a Learning Center Based Business must establish an instruction facility and office location that serves as a permanent base of operations. This location must be devoted entirely to operating the Engineering For Kids business and display exterior "Engineering For Kids" signage, thus creating an EFK Center Location.
In addition to the EFK Center Location, the franchisee will also provide programs to customers at one or more Third Party Sites, which the franchisee is responsible for locating and securing. While these Third Party Sites must meet Engineering For Kids' standards and specifications, the franchisee is not required to build out the space or maintain a permanent presence there. These sites can include community centers, parks and recreation centers, afterschool care centers, and schools, where the franchisee rents space or conducts programs as an independent service provider.
Furthermore, the franchisee is responsible for finding and securing a suitable site for their EFK Center Location and must sign an EFK Learning Center Location Addendum, unless they already have an approved location. The franchisee must also prepare each Authorized Location for operation at their own expense, including construction, remodeling, furnishing, decorating, and equipping the Learning Center Location according to Engineering For Kids' requirements. This includes complying with standards for layout, equipment, furnishings, fixtures, décor, and the use of Proprietary Materials, as well as ensuring compliance with all applicable ordinances, building codes, permit requirements, and obtaining all necessary zoning, utility, health, and sign permits and licenses.