If Epcon Communities provides consulting services at the franchisee's place of business, who is responsible for the consultant's travel, lodging, meal, and incidental expenses?

According to the 2025 Epcon Communities Franchise Disclosure Document, if consulting services are provided at the franchisee's place of business, the franchisee is responsible for covering all travel, lodging, meal, and incidental expenses incurred by the Epcon Communities consultant.

Epcon Communities offers consulting services to franchisees, which may include recommendations in areas such as planning, financing, construction, and marketing. The consulting services can be provided at Epcon Communities' corporate offices, via telephone, through virtual meetings, or at the franchisee's business location, depending on Epcon Communities' discretion.

This means that franchisees need to budget for these potential costs if they request or require on-site consulting. It's important for prospective franchisees to consider the potential frequency and duration of on-site visits when evaluating the overall cost of the franchise. Franchisees should clarify with Epcon Communities the circumstances under which on-site consulting might be necessary and the estimated expenses involved to make informed financial decisions.