Who is responsible for running the Engineering For Kids training programs?
Engineering_For_Kids Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
Jonathan Hayes is responsible for running our training programs. Jonathan has more than 20 years of experience in the education franchising sector, including franchisee training and development and franchise support. Jonathan is also responsible for the development of numerous processes, manuals and franchisee support resources.
We may use additional staff to assist in training. These individuals have generally between one-half to four years of experience with us or our affiliate, and three to thirteen years in the subjects for which they will provide instruction. A printed copy of the Brand Excellence Manual will be the principal instruction material, and we also use other handouts and training videos.
Training classes are held on an as-needed basis at a designated training facilities (which may include locations with conference facilities) or remotely. You will be responsible for any costs that you and your trainees incur, including your travel and living expenses, in attending the initial training program and any additional training programs.
Source: Item 11 — FRANCHISOR'S ASSISTANCE, ADVERTISING, COMPUTER SYSTEMS, AND TRAINING (FDD pages 25–36)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Engineering For Kids' 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, Jonathan Hayes is responsible for running the training programs. The FDD states that Jonathan Hayes has over 20 years of experience in education franchising, including franchisee training and development and franchise support. He is also responsible for developing processes, manuals, and franchisee support resources.
Engineering For Kids may use additional staff to assist in training. These individuals generally have between one-half to four years of experience with Engineering For Kids or its affiliate, and three to thirteen years of experience in the subjects they instruct. The Brand Excellence Manual is the principal instruction material, supplemented by handouts and training videos.
Training classes are held on an as-needed basis at designated training facilities, which may include conference facilities, or remotely. Franchisees are responsible for covering their travel and living expenses, as well as the expenses of their trainees, when attending the initial training program and any additional training programs.