Where are the in-person training sessions for Epcon Communities typically held?
Epcon_Communities Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
In our discretion, training sessions will be held at our offices in Dublin, Ohio or at a location elsewhere in the greater Columbus, Ohio area. Training sessions may also be provided as webinars, online modules, through an online learning portal, via web-based training, seminars or classes or through Zoom or other video meeting services (collectively, "Web based training). If training is held at our offices or elsewhere in the Columbus, Ohio area, you must pay for transportation and room and board for each person who attends training. (Franchise Agreement, Section 5.12). If Web-based training is offered, attendees must have a personal computer with Internet service, and they may be required to download a software plug-in such as Java or Adobe Flash Player to access Web-based training. (Franchise Agreement, Section 5.10).
We will supply you with online access to our Manual and other materials for use in your training. (Franchise Agreement, Section 4.1). We have the right to change the way in which we provide the Manual and other training materials to you. (Franchise Agreement, Section 4.1). All training materials required by you during the training sessions are supplied by us.
Source: Item 11 — FRANCHISOR'S ASSISTANCE, ADVERTISING, COMPUTER SYSTEMS, AND TRAINING (FDD pages 39–48)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Epcon Communities' 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, in-person training sessions are generally held at the company's offices in Dublin, Ohio, or at another location in the greater Columbus, Ohio area. These training sessions may also be provided as webinars, online modules, through an online learning portal, via web-based training, seminars or classes or through Zoom or other video meeting services.
If Epcon Communities holds the training sessions at their offices or elsewhere in the Columbus, Ohio area, the franchisee is responsible for covering the costs of transportation, room, and board for each attendee. However, the FDD states that Epcon Communities will supply online access to their manual and other materials for use in training.
Prospective franchisees should note that Epcon Communities has the right to modify how they provide the manual and other training materials. Franchisees should factor in potential travel and accommodation expenses when budgeting for training, and also ensure they have the necessary technology for any web-based training components.