What specific sales information must Epcon Communities franchisees report monthly?
Epcon_Communities Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
(d) Comply with the provisions of Article 6, Section 7.3, and Section 10.5 hereof.
5.10 Franchisee shall, during the term of this Agreement, purchase, install, maintain, and use in its operations under this Agreement a personal computer system having at least the minimum specifications and capabilities, and including at least the software, as specified by Franchisor in writing from time to time to its Epcon Communities franchisees.
Franchisee understands that compliance with its obligations in this Section 5.10 may require it to purchase new hardware and software or upgrades to existing hardware and software, as specified by Franchisor in writing from time to time to its Epcon Communities franchisees.
As to any malfunctioning of the any computer system or any website as further described in this Agreement, neither Franchisor nor any affiliate will be liable to Franchisee for any consequential, incidental, indirect, economic, special, exemplary or punitive damages, such as, but not limited to, loss of revenue or anticipated profits or lost business.
Franchisee shall obtain and maintain any and all equipment and services necessary to connect to the website referenced in Section 7.5 and to receive electronic communications from Franchisor. Franchisee is responsible for notifying Franchisor of its desired e-mail address for delivery of communications and online sales leads and must advise Franchisor of any subsequent changes immediately.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 86–280)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
The 2025 Epcon Communities Franchise Disclosure Document does not specify the exact sales information franchisees must report monthly. However, it does state that franchisees must comply with the provisions outlined in Article 6, Section 7.3, and Section 10.5 of the franchise agreement.
Item 23 discusses receipts and references several exhibits related to agreements, online access, and required technology. Specifically, Section 5.10 states that franchisees must purchase, install, maintain, and use a personal computer system with the minimum specifications and software as specified by Epcon Communities. Franchisees are also responsible for maintaining connections to the website and notifying Epcon Communities of their email address for communications and online sales leads.
To fully understand the monthly sales reporting obligations, a prospective Epcon Communities franchisee should carefully review Article 6, Section 7.3, and Section 10.5 of the Franchise Agreement (Exhibit B). They should also ask the franchisor for a detailed explanation of the required sales data, the reporting methods, and how this data is used by Epcon Communities.