What is the total estimated cost for the computer system for an Engineering For Kids franchise?
Engineering_For_Kids Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
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Computer System
You must buy (or lease) and maintain a computer system. The computer system will consist of certain hardware and software, as well as peripheral devices (such as printers). We have the right to specify the brands, types, makes, and models of your Computer System. You will have to abide by our requirements concerning the Computer System, which currently require running Windows 10 or 11 and certain other hardware and software and related customer registration and payment functions, and merchant and credit card processing gateway services (these will be part of a website interface that customers will use to sign up and pay for classes with your Franchised Business). We estimate that the costs associated with computers will be: (1) $1,000 to $2,000 to purchase or lease the required computer system for office computer system; (2) $150 to $200 as a one-time set-up to the vendor that will provide credit card processing gateway software and services; and (3) $2,600 to $4,500 for laptop compute
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, the estimated total cost for the computer system ranges from $3,750 to $6,700. This estimate includes three components: $1,000 to $2,000 for purchasing or leasing the required office computer system, $150 to $200 as a one-time set-up fee for credit card processing gateway software and services, and $2,600 to $4,500 for laptop computers and tablets used in instruction.
Engineering For Kids franchisees are required to buy or lease and maintain a computer system that meets the franchisor's specifications, which currently include running Windows 10 or 11. The computer system is used for customer registration and payment functions, as well as merchant and credit card processing. While the franchisor suggests using Amilia's software program for customer registration and merchant services, franchisees may purchase computer hardware and software from any supplier, provided the equipment meets Engineering For Kids' specifications.
Engineering For Kids reserves the right to access franchisee data and can implement new accounting programs or systems, requiring franchisees to integrate them within 12 months. Additionally, franchisees must upgrade hardware components or software programs as required by Engineering For Kids during the franchise term. The franchisor does not provide assistance in obtaining the computer hardware and software, other than providing the specifications, nor do they offer ongoing maintenance, repairs, or updates to the computer system. This means the franchisee is responsible for keeping their computer systems up to date and in good working order at their own expense.