Does the Engineering For Kids System include standards for educational materials?
Engineering_For_Kids Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
We and our affiliate have developed a distinctive set of specifications and operating procedures (collectively, the "System") for Engineering For Kids Businesses.
The distinguishing characteristics of the System include our professional image and high customer service standards; our standards, specifications and teaching methods for our Programs; Program materials, equipment, and supplies, which may include using course materials, supplies and equipment that are designed and prepared according to our proprietary standards (together "Proprietary Materials"); our techniques for marketing and scheduling Programs; standards and specifications for educational materials and other related products for sale to customers ("Authorized Products"); and our techniques for identifying, recruiting and encouraging the retention qualified employees and instructors; the accumulated experience reflected in our training program and operating procedures to maintain our brand standards, and distinctive exterior and interior design for those Engineering For Kids Businesses that operating from a central learning center.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 53–138)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Engineering For Kids FDD, the Engineering For Kids System does include standards and specifications for educational materials. The System includes standards, specifications, and teaching methods for its Programs. These programs utilize Proprietary Materials, which include course materials, supplies, and equipment designed and prepared according to Engineering For Kids' standards. The System also encompasses standards and specifications for educational materials and related products that are sold to customers, referred to as Authorized Products.
Engineering For Kids franchisees must comply with all mandatory standards, specifications, and operating procedures detailed in the manual, which may be updated periodically. These standards cover various aspects of the franchised business, including services, operations, accounting practices, record keeping, reporting, and software. Engineering For Kids has the right to modify the System, including changes to the manual, Programs, Proprietary Materials, curriculum, approved suppliers, required equipment, and signage. Franchisees are obligated to implement these changes, which may require additional expenditures.
Franchisees are only allowed to offer Programs and other products and services that Engineering For Kids has expressly authorized in writing. Engineering For Kids retains the right to change the authorized Programs, Proprietary Materials, and other curricula, products, and services, although offering educational programs in math, science, technology, and engineering will remain a core offering. Engineering For Kids will maintain a list of approved Programs in the manual and/or other written instructions provided to franchisees. If a franchisee wishes to offer programs or use curriculum not already approved, they must submit a written request for approval, which Engineering For Kids can grant, deny, or revoke at its discretion.