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EPCON Homes & Communities
We put our franchisees in the homebuilding business. EPCON Communities provides a comprehensive homebuilding development system targeted at the industry's largest market - active adults. As an EPCON Communities franchisee, you receive not only the rights to build our proven, award-winning floor plans, but also on-going training for yourself and your team. National account purchasing power, standards and specification on building and selling the homes, marketing support, POP materials and support with industry experts.
Franchisor Background
Year Established:
1986
Franchising Since:
1995
IFA Member
Operating Units:
Franchised Units:
138
76.7%
Company-Owned Units:
42
23.3%
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Total Operating Units:
180
100%
Geographic Distribution:
U.S.:
180
100%
In 28 States
Canada:
0
0%
In 0 Canadian Provinces
International:
0
0%
In 0 Foreign Countries
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Total:
180
100%
North America:
States/Provinces with the largest number of operating units:
Density
Units
1. Ohio
3,620
2. Georgia
1,208
3. Virginia
918
Registered in Following Registration States:
California, Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, Oregon, South Dakota, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin, District Of Columbia
Financial Requirements
Investment:
Minimum Net Worth:
$Varies
Cash Investment:
$$1MM
Total Investment:
$1,000K
Average Total Investment:
$1000K
Fees:
Initial Franchise Fee:
$50K
Average Franchise Fee:
$50K
On-Going Royalty:
1.75%
Average Royalty:
-2%
Advertising Fee:
$500/month
Average Number of Employees:
5 Full-time, 0 Part-time
Space Needs (in square footage):
N/A
Preferred Sites:
Other Sites:
Encourage Conversions?
Not Applicable
Earnings Claims Provided?
Yes
Listed in the SBA Registry?
No
Support and Training
International Franchise Association:
Yes
Canadian Franchise Association:
No
Franchisee Association/Member:
No
Size of Corporate Staff:
12
Site Selection Assistance?
Yes
Lease Negotiation Assistance?
No
Financial Assistance?
No
Marketing Support:
Co-Op Advertising:
Yes
National Advertising:
Yes
Regional Advertising:
Yes
Local Advertising:
No
Marketing Materials:
Ad Slicks, Brochures, Catalogs, Direct Mailers, Emails, Promotional Items, Radio Ads, Site Signs, Television Ads, Trade Show Exhibits, Videos
