During the term of the franchise, what websites is an Epcon Communities franchisee prohibited from creating?
Epcon_Communities Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| a. | Length of the franchise term | Section 14 | Effective date until termination. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| b. | Renewal or extension of the term | Not Applicable | Not Applicable. | |
| c. | Requirements for franchisee to renew or extend | Not Applicable | Not Applicable. Although the term "renewal" does not apply to the Epcon franchise, the term renewal generally means that the franchise relationship is extended for an additional term of years. | |
| d. | Termination by franchisee | Not Applicable | Not Applicable. | |
| e. | Termination by franchisor without cause | Section 14 | We can terminate at any time, with or without notice for any reason or no reason, regardless of the status of your Franchise Agreement. | |
| f. | Termination by franchisor with cause | Section 14 | We can terminate upon your failure to maintain authorized franchisee status. | |
| g. | "Cause" defined curable | Not Applicable | Not Applicable. | |
| h. | "Cause" defined non curable | Not Applicable | Not Applicable. | |
| i. | Franchisee's obligations on termination/nonrenewal | Section 14 | Cease use of Epcon Communities Intranet. | |
| j. | Assignment of contract by franchisor | Not Applicable | Not Applicable. | |
| k. | "Transfer" by franchisee - defined | Not Applicable | Not Applicable. | |
| l. | Franchisor approval of a transfer by franchisee | Not Applicable | Not Applicable. | |
| m. Conditions for franchisor's approval of a transfer | Not Applicable | Not Applicable. | ||
| n. | Franchisor's right of first refusal to acquire franchisee's business | Not Applicable | Not Applicable. | |
| o. | Franchisor's option to purchase franchisee's business | Not Applicable | Not Applicable. | |
| p. | Death or disability of franchisee | Not Applicable | Not Applicable. | |
| q. | Non-competition covenants during the term of the franchise | Section 10 | You may not create a web site using Epcon, epcon.com, epconhomesandcommunities.com, epconcommunities.com, epconfranchising.com, EpconOpportunity.com and/or |
Source: Item 17 — RENEWAL, TERMINATION, TRANSFER AND DISPUTE RESOLUTION THE FRANCHISE RELATIONSHIP (FDD pages 55–69)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Epcon Communities' 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, during the term of the franchise, franchisees are restricted from creating websites using specific names associated with the brand. This restriction is part of the non-competition covenants outlined in Section 10 of the Non-Disclosure and On-Line Information Access Agreement.
Specifically, an Epcon Communities franchisee is prohibited from creating a website using the terms "Epcon", "epcon.com", "epconhomesandcommunities.com", "epconcommunities.com", "epconfranchising.com", and "EpconOpportunity.com". This restriction aims to protect the brand's online identity and prevent confusion among customers.
This type of restriction is common in franchising to maintain brand consistency and prevent franchisees from creating websites that could be mistaken for official company sites. Prospective franchisees should be aware of these limitations and ensure their online marketing efforts comply with the franchisor's guidelines.