Under what condition might Epcon Communities require a Director of Operations to supervise a project?
Epcon_Communities Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
You must conduct your business and develop your project as provided for in the Manual or as otherwise designated by us. (Franchise Agreement, Section 4.3).
Source: Item 15 — OBLIGATION TO PARTICIPATE IN THE ACTUAL OPERATION OF THE FRANCHISE BUSINESS (FDD pages 54–55)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
Based on the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, Epcon Communities franchisees must conduct their business and develop their projects as provided for in the manual or as otherwise designated by Epcon Communities. This means that Epcon Communities has the right to designate how a franchisee conducts their business.
While the FDD does not specifically state that Epcon Communities will require a Director of Operations to supervise a project, it does state that franchisees must follow the manual or any other designation that Epcon Communities makes. This gives Epcon Communities broad discretion in how franchisees operate their businesses.
Prospective franchisees should inquire about what circumstances might cause Epcon Communities to designate additional oversight of a project. Understanding the conditions that could trigger intervention is crucial for managing expectations and assessing the level of autonomy a franchisee can expect. This information will help a potential franchisee understand the level of control Epcon Communities might exert over their project and what support they can expect to receive.