How are rebates distributed to Epcon Communities franchisees participating in the rebate tracking service?
Epcon_Communities Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
In connection with such purchases, Franchisor shall have the right to require Franchisee to participate in a rebate tracking service designated by Franchisor.
Franchisor may charge a percentage of the rebates received from the rebate tracking service as an administrative fee for Franchisor's administration of the rebate tracking service.
Franchisor may remit the amount of the rebate tracking service fee to the service provider on Franchisee's behalf.
Any rebates received as a result of Franchisee's participation in such rebate tracking service will be paid to Franchisee (after deduction of any administrative fees to Franchisor and any applicable program fees paid to the service provider).
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 86–280)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 FDD, Epcon Communities franchisees may be required to participate in a rebate tracking service designated by Epcon Communities when purchasing building materials and/or components that meet Epcon Communities' specifications or are sold by approved suppliers.
Epcon Communities has the right to charge a percentage of the rebates received as an administrative fee for managing the rebate tracking service and may remit the amount of the rebate tracking service fee to the service provider on the franchisee's behalf.
Any rebates resulting from the franchisee's participation in the rebate tracking service will be paid to the franchisee. However, these payments are made after deducting any administrative fees owed to Epcon Communities and any program fees due to the service provider.