Under what circumstances can I train my Engineering For Kids employees at my franchise location?

According to the 2025 Engineering For Kids FDD, the franchisor has the right to allow you to train certain designated employees and successors in those positions at your franchise location. This provides some flexibility in training, potentially reducing travel costs and time away from the business for certain personnel. However, this option is not guaranteed and is at the discretion of Engineering For Kids.

Initial training for the franchisee or operating principal and any other designated employee must be completed to the franchisor's satisfaction. If the franchisee or their personnel fail to complete the initial training satisfactorily, they may repeat the course or send a substitute to the next available scheduled training session. Engineering For Kids reserves the right to charge a reasonable fee for initial training for substitute personnel.

Engineering For Kids also has the right to reduce the duration or content of the training program for any trainee who has prior experience with their concept or in similar businesses. Failure to complete the initial training program constitutes grounds for termination of the Franchise Agreement. This highlights the importance of thorough training and adherence to Engineering For Kids's standards.

While Engineering For Kids covers the cost of instruction and materials for up to two people during the initial training, franchisees are responsible for all other expenses, including transportation, lodging, meals, wages, and worker's compensation insurance. Additional people beyond the first two may attend initial training if the franchisee pays the then-current training charge for each additional person, which is currently $300 per person but is subject to change.