When is the fee for changes to architectural plans due for an Epcon Communities franchise?
Epcon_Communities Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
roject | |
| Type of Fee | Amount | Due Date | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| which the franchisee failed to de-identify its project. | your project and remove any use of the Marks. | ||
| Technology Royalty Fee | If you signed a Technology Royalty Addendum, you must pay us a technology royalty fee of $1,500 for each Unit you sell. Additional $200 per hour fee for costs to make changes to our architectural plans if we grant approval to the changes. | Royalty due upon closing of sale of each Unit in a Project; Fee to change architectural plans due within 30 day |
Source: Item 6 — OTHER FEES (FDD pages 16–22)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Epcon Communities Franchise Disclosure Document, if a franchisee requests and receives approval to modify the architectural plans or optional items of the Development System, they will incur a fee of $200 per hour for the revision costs.
The timing of this payment is specified in Item 6. The fee for changes to architectural plans is due within 30 days of the invoice date. This means that Epcon Communities will bill the franchisee for the hourly costs incurred in revising the plans, and the franchisee is obligated to remit payment within 30 days of receiving that invoice.
This fee is in addition to the Technology Royalty Fee of $1,500 for each unit sold if the franchisee chooses to use Epcon Communities' recommended software. Franchisees should factor in these potential costs when considering modifications to architectural plans and budgeting for their project.