What entities are collectively referred to as 'Epcon Carolinas' in the Epcon Communities FDD?
Epcon_Communities Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
EC Franchising, LLC, Epcon JV LLC and Epcon Holding LLC, each with a principal business address of 500 Stonehenge Parkway, Dublin, Ohio 43017, are ECFL's parent companies.
Epcon Communities, LLC ("Epcon LLC"), EC New Vision Ohio, LLC ("ECNV Ohio"), Epcon Communities Carolinas, LLC ("Carolinas LLC"), EC New Vision Carolinas, LLC ("ECNV Carolinas"), EC New Vision Indiana, LLC ("Epcon Indiana"), EC New Vision Georgia, LLC ("Epcon Georgia"), and EC New Vision Tennessee, LLC ("Epcon Tennessee") are affiliates of ECFL, each with a principal business address of 500 Stonehenge Parkway, Dublin, Ohio 43017. Epcon LLC and ECNV Ohio are collectively referred to in this disclosure document as "Epcon". Carolinas LLC and ECNV Carolinas are collectively referred to in this disclosure document as "Epcon Carolinas".
In 1986, Epcon LLC's two principals began the work and development projects that ultimately became the Epcon Communities Development System described in this Item 1 as the "Development System".
Epcon develops and constructs residential community projects in Ohio through a number of single member limited liability companies, for which Epcon is the sole member, using the Development System.
Throughout its existence, Epcon has been involved in the development and construction of lowmaintenance residential community projects in central Ohio. Generally, Epcon does business under the names "Epcon Communities" and "Epcon".
Epcon Carolinas develop and construct residential community projects in North Carolina and South Carolina through a number of single member limited liability companies, for which Epcon Carolinas is the sole member, using the Development System. Generally, Epcon Carolinas does business under the names "Epcon Communities," and "Epcon".
Source: Item 1 — THE FRANCHISOR AND ANY PARENTS, PREDECESSORS AND AFFILIATES (FDD pages 8–11)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Epcon Communities' 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the term 'Epcon Carolinas' collectively refers to Epcon Communities Carolinas, LLC ('Carolinas LLC') and EC New Vision Carolinas, LLC ('ECNV Carolinas'). Both entities share a principal business address at 500 Stonehenge Parkway, Dublin, Ohio 43017. Epcon Carolinas develops and constructs residential community projects in North Carolina and South Carolina through single member limited liability companies, for which Epcon Carolinas is the sole member, utilizing the Development System. Generally, Epcon Carolinas operates under the names 'Epcon Communities' and 'Epcon'.
This information is relevant for prospective franchisees as it clarifies the specific legal entities involved in Epcon Communities' operations in the Carolinas region. Understanding the relationship between these entities can provide insight into the operational structure and potential liabilities or responsibilities a franchisee might encounter when developing projects in North Carolina and South Carolina.
Furthermore, the FDD indicates that Epcon Carolinas, similar to other affiliated entities like Epcon Indiana, Epcon Georgia, and Epcon Tennessee, is involved in developing residential community projects within their respective regions. These entities also participate in the system-wide marketing program facilitated by Epcon Communities Marketing Program, Inc., which pools funds for marketing units in Epcon Communities projects. This coordinated approach suggests a standardized operational and marketing strategy across different regions, which could benefit franchisees through brand recognition and shared resources.