Who are the individuals at Epcon Communities Franchising, LLC who consent to the sublicense and what are their titles?
Epcon_Communities Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| For valuable consideration, receipt of which is acknowledged, Epcon Communities Franchising, LLC, an Ohio | |
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| limited liability company ("Franchisor"), hereby consents to the sublicense by, as | |
| Franchisee, to, as Sublicensee, of certain of the rights granted to Franchisee, and certain | |
| obligations imposed upon Franchisee, by the Epcon Communities Franchising, LLC Franchise Agreement, dated as of | |
| by and between Franchisor and Franchisee and attached hereto as Exhibit "A". Franchisor | |
| hereby agrees that such Franchise Agreement shall remain in full force and effect. | |
| Franchisor: Epcon Communities Franchising, LLC | |
| By: | |
| Joseph R. Karpowicz, General Counsel | |
| By: | |
| Paul W. Hanson, President | |
| Date: |
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 86–280)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Epcon Communities Franchise Disclosure Document, the individuals at Epcon Communities Franchising, LLC who consent to the sublicense are Joseph R. Karpowicz, who holds the title of General Counsel, and Paul W. Hanson, who is the President. Their consent is required for the sublicense by the franchisee to a sublicensee of certain rights and obligations under the Epcon Communities Franchise Agreement. This consent ensures that the Franchise Agreement remains in full force and effect during the sublicense period.
This requirement for consent is a standard practice in franchising, allowing Epcon Communities to maintain control over who is operating under their brand and to ensure compliance with the franchise agreement. The sublicense agreement outlines the terms and conditions under which the sublicensee can operate, and the consent of Epcon Communities ensures that these terms are acceptable to the franchisor.
For a prospective franchisee, this means that if they wish to transfer their rights and obligations to another entity, they must obtain the approval of Epcon Communities, specifically through the consent of the General Counsel and the President. This process likely involves providing detailed information about the proposed sublicensee and ensuring that they meet the franchisor's criteria for financial stability and operational capability. The franchisee should be prepared to provide all necessary documentation and information to facilitate this approval process.