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What minimum standards does Engineering For Kids provide for an EFK Center Location?

Engineering_For_Kids Franchise · 2025 FDD

Answer from 2025 FDD Document

chise Agreement and this Addendum pursuant to the terms of Section 15.2 of the Franchise Agreement.

2. Site Services and Review:

  • 2.1 We will furnish you with our standard site selection guidelines, including our minimum standards for an EFK Center Location.

    • 2.2 We will give you the degree of site selection counseling and assistance that we think is necessary.
  • 2.3 You must notify us of the proposed site and submit a site review report, including photographs, demographic information, and other information that we may require. We will have thirty (30) days after receipt of all required information and materials from you to approve or disapprove the proposed site as the location for your EFK Center Location. We may, but are not obligated to, conduct on site evaluation of any proposed sites, and we will not perform any on-site review until we receive a completed site approval form for such site. If we conduct any on site evaluation(s), you must reimburse us for our reasonable costs of travel, lodging, wages, and meals, but not less than $500. A site is not approved unless you have received our approval in writing.

    1. Lease Responsibilities: If you will obtain the right to occupy the EFK Center Location under a lease, you must deliver a copy of the signed lease or sublease to us within fifteen (15) days of its execution and you may not execute or agree to any modification of the lease or sublease that would affect our rights without our prior written approval of the modification. Unless you obtain our prior written approval to the contrary, your lease (or rider to a lease) must include provisions that will:
  • 3.1 Require the lessor to provide us with a copy of any written notice of deficiency under the lease sent to you, at the same time as notice is given to you (as the lessee under the lease), and which grants to us the right (but not obligation) to cure any deficiency by you under the lease within fifteen (15) business days after the expiration of the period in which you had to cure any such default should you fail to do so;

  • 3.2 Recognize your right to display and use the Proprietary Marks in accordance with the specifications required by the Manual, subject only to the provisions of applicable law;

  • 3.3 Require that the premises be used solely for the operation of an Engineering For Kids Business; and

  • 3.4 State that any default under the lease will constitute a default under this Agreement, and any default under this Agreement will constitute a default under the lease.

    1. Authorized Center Location: Upon our approval of a site under Section 3 of this Addendum, and after you secure the site pursuant to Section 5 of this Addendum, we will insert its address into Appendix A of the Franchise Agreement, and it will be the Approved Location for your EFK Center Location (the "Authorized Center Location").

Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD page 53)

What This Means (2025 FDD)

According to Engineering For Kids' 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, Engineering For Kids will furnish franchisees with standard site selection guidelines, including minimum standards for an EFK Center Location. Franchisees are required to notify Engineering For Kids of their proposed site and submit a site review report, including photographs and demographic information. Engineering For Kids has 30 days to approve or disapprove the proposed site.

Engineering For Kids may conduct an on-site evaluation of any proposed sites, but is not obligated to do so until a completed site approval form is received. If Engineering For Kids conducts an on-site evaluation, the franchisee must reimburse Engineering For Kids for reasonable costs of travel, lodging, wages, and meals, but not less than $500. The site is not approved unless the franchisee receives written approval from Engineering For Kids.

Engineering For Kids will provide general plans, specifications, and layouts for an EFK Center Location, including requirements for dimensions, design, image, interior layout, décor, operating assets, and color scheme. They will also provide specifications for equipment, furnishings, fixtures, and signage. The franchisee is responsible for securing financing, obtaining required permits and licenses, preparing architectural drawings, purchasing or leasing required items, and completing construction in accordance with approved plans, using a licensed and bonded contractor. The franchisee is also responsible for complying with all applicable laws, codes, and regulations, including the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Disclaimer: This information is extracted from the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document and is provided for research purposes only. It does not constitute legal or financial advice. Consult with a franchise attorney before making any investment decisions.