Epcon Communities Franchise is a specialized real estate franchise focused on single-level, low-maintenance homes designed primarily for buyers aged 55 and over. The company was founded in 1986 by Ed Bacome and Phil Fankhauser in Columbus (Dublin), Ohio. Epcon quickly gained recognition for its unique approach to active adult living.
In 1995, Epcon launched its franchise model, operating under Epcon Communities Franchising, Inc.. The company is headquartered in Dublin, Ohio, and offers franchisees access to copyrighted floor plans, comprehensive development systems, marketing tools, and streamlined purchasing support.
Epcon’s business model includes a proven pre-sales system to ensure successful community launches.
The brand has delivered over 30,000 homes across more than 450 communities nationwide. Homes typically range from 1,300 to over 3,000 square feet and feature open layouts, private courtyards, and resort-style amenities.
Homeowners also benefit from HOA-maintained exteriors and landscaping, making Epcon an ideal choice for low-maintenance luxury living.
Here's what you would need to invest if you were to start this franchise. These costs are provided by the franchisor in the Franchise Disclosure Document.
Epcon Communities offers 2 types of franchises:
We are summarizing below the main costs associated with opening an Epcon Communities Project (when purchasing raw land for your Epcon Communities project).
For more information on the various types of franchises and its costs, refer to the Franchise Disclosure Document (Item 7).
Epcon Communities offers 2 types of franchises:
We are summarizing below the main costs associated with opening an Epcon Communities Project (when purchasing raw land for your Epcon Communities project).
For more information on the various types of franchises and its costs, refer to the Franchise Disclosure Document (Item 7).
Epcon Communities Franchising, LLC provides structured training to equip franchisees with the knowledge necessary for developing and managing a residential community project. The training offerings are outlined as follows:
Epcon Communities Franchising, LLC offers defined territory protection to its franchisees through a structured development plan. Upon signing the Franchise Agreement, franchisees are expected to identify and secure a development site within a specified timeframe, during which they hold exclusive rights to develop that community under the Epcon brand.
This exclusivity is maintained as long as the franchisee meets the agreed-upon development milestones, such as entering a land purchase agreement and progressing through due diligence, zoning, and construction stages.
The franchisor ensures that no other Epcon franchise will be authorized within the designated area of a franchisee’s project, provided that the franchisee adheres to the project schedule and performance obligations. This effectively shields the franchisee from internal brand competition within their assigned territory.
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