Are there non-competition covenants after the Epcon Communities franchise is terminated or expires?
Epcon_Communities Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| Provision | Section of Sublicense Agree ment | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| r. Non-competition covenants | Not Applicable | Non-competition covenants in Section 13.7 of the |
| after the franchise is | Franchise Agreement apply during the term of the | |
| terminated or expires | Sublicense Agreement. |
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, the Sublicense Agreement contains non-competition covenants that apply even after the franchise is terminated or expires. Specifically, Section 13.7 of the Franchise Agreement outlines these post-term non-competition obligations, which are incorporated into the Sublicense Agreement.
This means that upon termination or expiration of the Epcon Communities franchise, franchisees are still bound by the non-competition terms detailed in Section 13.7 of the Franchise Agreement. The specifics of these covenants, such as the duration and geographic scope of the restrictions, are not detailed in this excerpt.
A prospective franchisee should carefully review Section 13.7 of the Franchise Agreement to fully understand the extent of these post-termination non-competition obligations. Understanding these restrictions is crucial for planning future business activities after the franchise relationship with Epcon Communities ends.