Are there specific requirements for an Epcon Communities franchisee to renew or extend the franchise term?
Epcon_Communities Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
Columbus, Ohio or in Common Pleas Court of Franklin County, Ohio. | | w. Choice of law | Section 10.G | Subject to applicable state law, Ohio law applies. |
| Provision | Article in Non- Disclosure and On-Line Information Access Agreement | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| a. Length of the franchise term | Section 14 | Effective date until termination. |
| b. Renewal or extension of the | Not Applicable | Not Applicable. |
| term | ||
| c. Requirements for franchisee to renew or extend | Not Applicable | Not Applicable. |
Source: Item 17 — RENEWAL, TERMINATION, TRANSFER AND DISPUTE RESOLUTION THE FRANCHISE RELATIONSHIP (FDD pages 55–69)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 FDD, the term "renewal" does not apply to the Epcon Communities franchise. The FDD states that renewal generally means that the franchise relationship is extended for an additional term of years.
Specifically, under the Franchise Relationship section, the table indicates that under the sub-heading of "Requirements for franchisee to renew or extend" the summary is "Not Applicable". This is consistent across multiple agreements including the Non-Disclosure and On-Line Information Access Agreement, Market Hold Agreement, Copyright & Assignment Agreement, and Security Agreement.
While the FDD indicates that the term renewal is not applicable to the Epcon Communities franchise agreement, prospective franchisees should confirm with the franchisor the specific conditions, if any, under which the franchise relationship can continue beyond the initial term, and what factors might influence the decision to continue the relationship.