How many hours of consulting services is Epcon Communities obligated to provide?
Epcon_Communities Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
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- Up to fifty (50) hours of consulting services, which may include recommendations on planning, financing, construction, and marketing. Initial training sessions and certain mandatory and optional training sessions are included in the total number of hours of consulting services we are required to provide to you. (Franchise Agreement, Sections 4.1.6.1, 5.12 and 15.2).
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, before a franchisee begins development of their initial project, Epcon Communities will provide up to 50 hours of consulting services. These services may include recommendations on planning, financing, construction, and marketing.
It is important to note that initial training sessions and certain mandatory and optional training sessions are included within this total of 50 hours. This means that the time spent in training will reduce the amount of consulting time available to the franchisee.
This consulting and training is designed to assist the franchisee in the initial stages of setting up their Epcon Communities project. The availability of these consulting hours can be a valuable resource for new franchisees as they navigate the complexities of development.