What section of the Engineering For Kids Franchise Agreement discusses 'Approved Programs'?
Engineering_For_Kids Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
7. APPROVED PROGRAMS
7.1. Core Programs and Additional Approved Programs
Unless we approve otherwise, you must only offer only the Programs we have approved in the Manual or otherwise in writing, and in doing so you will use only the Proprietary Materials, any other curriculum materials, and standards that we have approved for use in conducting the approved Programs. We may designate certain Programs as Kelvin's core programs that are mandatory (collectively, the "Kelvin's Core Programs"). There may be other Programs that we will approve for the operation of Engineering For Kids Businesses. Such other programs may in the future be deemed to be Kelvin's Core Programs, in which case they will become mandatory for you to offer or operate in connection with the Franchised Business; or such Programs will remain ancillary Programs, in which case they will be optional for you to offer or operate in connection with the Franchised Business. We reserve the right to limit the number of ancillary Programs you conduct at the Franchised Business in addition to the Kelvin's Core Programs. You agree that you will not offer any Programs or services in connection with the Franchised Business that are not approved. We have the right to revoke our approval of any Program, curriculum and materials; and in the event we revoke our approval, you agree to discontinue further offer or use of the disapproved Programs and materials. We will maintain a list or directory of the approved Programs in the Manual and/or other written instructions that we make available to franchisees of Engineering for Kids Businesses.
7.2. Review of Proposed Programs and Test Programs
In no way limiting the terms of Section 6.3 above, if you wish to offer and conduct programs and/or to use curriculum that we have not approved for use in the System, you must submit a written request for approval according to the procedures we establish in the Manual. We have the right to grant, deny, or revoke approval of proposed programs, curriculum, and materials based solely on our judgment. We will notify you in writing of our decision as soon as practicable following our evaluation. We may grant our approval on a limited or test basis. If we authorize you to test programs and curriculum in your Franchised Business, you must cooperate with us in connection with the conduct of such test programs and comply with the procedures we establish from time to time in connection with such programs as set forth in the Manual. At the conclusion of the test program, you must submit all curriculum and/or materials to us.
7.3. Virtual Programs
In no way limiting the terms of Sections 7.1 or 7.2 above, the following terms apply to recorded videos and other programs and materials prepared to be provided to customers of Engineering for Kids Businesses through designated online and "virtual" settings that we prescribe and/or approve in writing (the "Virtual Programs"). We have developed Virtual Programs for use by Engineering for Kids Businesses as a supplemental method of offering Programs during periods when Engineering Kids Businesses are under governmental restrictions that impair their ability to conduct in-person Programs. The Virtual Programs are not intended as a replacement for in-person Programs and you must offer in-person Programs unless legally restricted from doing so or we provide written modification of that requirement. With respect to Virtual Programs, we have the right to (a) require that you offer and conduct Virtual Programs; (b) right to designate some or all Virtual Programs as Core Programs or as optional Programs; and (c) discontinue and disapprove any or all Virtual Programs in the future. Unless otherwise specified, the terms and conditions of this Agreement regarding "Programs," will apply to "Virtual Programs."
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 53–138)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Engineering For Kids' 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, Section 7 of the Franchise Agreement is dedicated to 'Approved Programs'. This section outlines the specific guidelines and requirements franchisees must follow regarding the programs they offer.
Specifically, Section 7.1 details 'Core Programs and Additional Approved Programs,' stating that franchisees must only offer programs approved by Engineering For Kids in the Manual or in writing, using only approved proprietary materials and curriculum. Engineering For Kids retains the right to designate certain programs as mandatory 'Kelvin's Core Programs' and may limit the number of ancillary programs franchisees can conduct. Franchisees are prohibited from offering any unapproved programs or services and Engineering For Kids reserves the right to revoke approval of any program, curriculum, or materials.
Section 7.2 addresses the 'Review of Proposed Programs and Test Programs,' explaining the process for franchisees to request approval for programs or curriculum not already approved. Engineering For Kids has the right to approve, deny, or revoke approval based on their judgment. If a franchisee is authorized to test programs, they must cooperate with Engineering For Kids and comply with established procedures, submitting all curriculum and materials at the test program's conclusion.
Section 7.3 discusses 'Virtual Programs,' which are recorded videos and other materials offered online. These programs are intended to supplement in-person programs, especially during governmental restrictions. Engineering For Kids has the right to require, designate, or discontinue Virtual Programs, and unless otherwise specified, the terms and conditions of the agreement regarding 'Programs' also apply to 'Virtual Programs.'