When is the Post Expiration or Termination De-identification Expenses fee due from an Epcon Communities franchisee?
Epcon_Communities Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| Type of Fee | Amount | Due Date | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Post Expiration or Termination De-identification Expenses | You must pay us our actual costs incurred for the de-identification of your project. Amounts vary per franchisee, depending upon the extent to | Immediately upon billing. | Upon termination or expiration of the Franchise Agreement, at your expense, we have the right to enter upon the premises of |
Source: Item 6 — OTHER FEES (FDD pages 16–22)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Epcon Communities' 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the Post Expiration or Termination De-identification Expenses are due immediately upon billing. This fee covers Epcon Communities' actual costs for removing the brand's identifying marks from a franchisee's project after the franchise agreement expires or is terminated. The amount of this fee varies depending on the extent of de-identification required for each project.
This means that if an Epcon Communities franchise agreement ends, the franchisee is responsible for paying for the de-identification of their project to remove any association with the Epcon Communities brand. The costs can vary, so franchisees should be prepared for potentially significant expenses at the end of their franchise term.
Franchisees should ensure they understand what constitutes 'de-identification' and how Epcon Communities calculates these costs. It would be prudent to discuss potential de-identification scenarios and cost estimation methods with Epcon Communities during the due diligence phase to better prepare for these end-of-term expenses.