What written approval is needed before operating an Engineering For Kids franchise?
Engineering_For_Kids Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
agreement for the site are beneficial and acceptable to you.
4.5. Use of Location and Management
You may only use each Authorized Location for the purpose of operating your Franchised Business and for no other purpose. You may not sublet or otherwise allow any other party to operate any enterprise at your EFK Center Location without our prior written approval.
4.6. Opening Deadline
- 4.6.1. Before you can open the Franchised Business for operation with customers, you must have secured and prepared your Office to handle business, completed all training, and satisfied all other of our pre-opening requirements (whether they are set out in this Agreement, the Manual, or as we may otherwise specify). Additionally, you must you have received all required state and local government certification, permits, and licenses necessary for the operation of an Engineering For Kids Business, including any required licenses and certifications for your personnel.
- 4.6.2. You must have obtained our written approval to begin operating, and actually begin operating the Franchised Business no later than one hundred twenty (120) days after the date of this Agreement (the "Opening Deadline"). You are deemed to "begin operating" when you book reservations with fee-paying customers for Programs with a scheduled starting date that is not more than forty-five (45) days after the date you first make the Programs available for booking reservations. If you do not begin operating on time and we do not extend the Opening Deadline, we will have the right to terminate this Agreement under Section 15.2.
4.7. Development Costs
You agree that, upon our request, you will provide us a full written breakdown of all costs associated with the development of your Franchised Business, using any forms that we may reasonably require.
4.8. Relocation
You may not relocate your Learning Center Location without our prior written approval, which will not be unreasonably withheld. Any proposed new Authorized Center Location must comply with our thencurrent site selection criteria and be within your Territory.
5. TRAINING
5.1. Initial Training Program
- 5.1.1. Before you begin operating, you (or the Operating Principal, if you are a corporation or other entity), and a manager of the Franchised Business (the "Designated Employees") must all attend and successfully complete the initial training program that we offer, which may be virtual or at a specified location. The Designated Employees must be persons that we find acceptable at all times during the term of their employment in the Franchised Business to serve in those capacities.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 53–138)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Engineering For Kids's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, before opening for business, a franchisee must obtain written approval from Engineering For Kids. This approval is contingent upon securing and preparing an office, completing all required training, and fulfilling all other pre-opening requirements outlined in the Franchise Agreement or the Manual. Additionally, franchisees must acquire all necessary state and local government certifications, permits, and licenses for operating an Engineering For Kids Business, including those required for personnel.
Specifically, the franchisee must begin operating the Franchised Business no later than 120 days after the date of the Franchise Agreement. Operation is defined as booking reservations with fee-paying customers for Programs with a scheduled starting date within 45 days of the initial booking availability. Failure to meet this deadline without an extension from Engineering For Kids may result in the termination of the Franchise Agreement.
Furthermore, Engineering For Kids requires written approval for specific programs offered. Franchisees must only offer programs approved in the Manual or in writing, utilizing only approved Proprietary Materials and curriculum. Franchisees wishing to introduce new, unapproved programs must submit a written request for approval, which Engineering For Kids can grant, deny, or revoke at its discretion. Approved programs may be designated as mandatory Kelvin's Core Programs or optional ancillary Programs, with Engineering For Kids reserving the right to limit the number of ancillary Programs offered.