Where can I find more detailed information about my obligations as an Epcon Communities franchisee?
Epcon_Communities Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
u are not required to purchase any items or services from suppliers designated or approved by us.
ITEM 9. FRANCHISEE'S OBLIGATIONS
This table lists your principal obligations under the franchise and other agreements. It will help you find more detailed information about your obligations in these agreements and in other items of this disclosure document.
Franchise Agreement, Other Agreements and Addenda
| Obligation | Article(s)/Section(s)/ Paragraph(s) in Agreement or Addendum | Disclosure Document Item | |
|---|---|---|---|
| r. Records and reports | Sections 5.3, 5.15, 5.16 and 5.17 of the Franchise Agreement; Section 2 of the Sublicense Agreement; Paragraph 6 of the Security Agreement | Not Applicable | |
| s. Inspections and audits | Section 5.3 of the Franchise Agreement; Section 2 of the Sublicense Agreement; Paragraph 8 of the Security Agreement | Not Applicable | |
| t. Transfer | Article 12 of the Franchise Agreement; Section 2 of the Sublicense Agreement; Section 5 of the Market Hold Agreement | Items 6 and 17 | |
| u. Renewal | Section 11.4 of the Franchise Agreement; Section 8 of the Initial Market Area Agreement | Items 1 and 17 | |
| v. Post-termination obligations | Sections 10.3, 11.2, 13.5, 13.6 and 13.7 of the Franchise Agreement; Sections 2 and 5 of the Sublicense Agreement; Section 14 of the Non- Disclosure and On-Line Information Access Agreement | Item 17 | |
| w. Non-competition covenants | Sections 10.6 and 13.7 of the Franchise Agreement | Item 17 | |
| x. Dispute resolution | Sections 10.6 and 13.7 of the Franchise Agreement; Paragraphs 12, 17 and 18 of the Security Agreement | Item 17 | |
| y. Compliance with statutory obligations | Sections 5.19, 5.20 and 9.2 of the Franchise Agreement; Section 11 of the Non-Disclosure and On-Line Information Access Agreement | Item 1 | |
| z. Attendance at all annual | Section 5.13 of the Franchise | Item 11 | |
| conventions or meetings of | Agreement; Section 2 of the | ||
| franchisees | Sublicense Agreement | ||
| aa. Modification of development system and architectural plans to comply with building code, permit requirements and other laws | Sections 5.19, 5.20 and 9.2 of the Franchise Agreement | Item 1 | |
| bb. Participation in home survey | Sections 5.14 and 5.15 of the | Items 6 and 8 | |
| service and rebate program | Franchise Agreement | ||
| cc. Participate in QualityMark | Section 5.17 of the Franchise | Items 6 and 8 | |
| program | Agreement | ||
| dd. Payment of principal and | Paragraph C of the Mortgage | Item 10 | |
| interest | |||
| ee. Grant of security interest in | Paragraph 2 of the Security Agreement | Not Applicable | |
| after-acquired property and | |||
| assets including proceeds | |||
| ff. Actions necessary for | Paragraph 4 of the Security Agreement | Not Applicable | |
| attachment, perfection and first | |||
| priority |
| Obligation | Article(s)/Section(s)/ Paragraph(s) in Agreement or Addendum | Disclosure Document Item |
|---|---|---|
| gg. Change to name, address, | Paragraph 6 of the Security Agreement | Not Applicable |
| officers or type of business | ||
| organization | ||
| hh. |
Source: Item 9 — FRANCHISEE'S OBLIGATIONS (FDD pages 35–38)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Epcon Communities' 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, Item 9 provides a comprehensive overview of a franchisee's obligations. This item includes a table that cross-references specific obligations with the relevant sections in the Franchise Agreement, Sublicense Agreement, Security Agreement, Market Hold Agreement, Non-Disclosure and On-Line Information Access Agreement, and Mortgage. Additionally, the table indicates which item in the Disclosure Document further details each obligation.
For example, if you want to understand your obligations regarding 'Records and reports,' the table directs you to Sections 5.3, 5.15, 5.16, and 5.17 of the Franchise Agreement; Section 2 of the Sublicense Agreement; and Paragraph 6 of the Security Agreement. In this case, the 'Disclosure Document Item' column states 'Not Applicable,' meaning further details are not available in other items of the disclosure document and you should consult the specified sections of the agreements themselves. Conversely, for obligations like 'Transfer,' you should refer to Article 12 of the Franchise Agreement, Section 2 of the Sublicense Agreement, Section 5 of the Market Hold Agreement, and Items 6 and 17 of the Disclosure Document for more information.
Item 9 serves as a roadmap, guiding prospective Epcon Communities franchisees to the specific locations within the franchise and related agreements, as well as other sections of the FDD, where they can find detailed information about each of their obligations. This allows for a more thorough understanding of what is expected of them under the franchise agreement. By using this table, potential franchisees can efficiently navigate the legal documents and disclosure document to gain clarity on their responsibilities.