What entities are collectively referred to as 'Epcon' 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".
Source: Item 1 — THE FRANCHISOR AND ANY PARENTS, PREDECESSORS AND AFFILIATES (FDD pages 8–11)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Epcon Communities Franchise Disclosure Document, the term "Epcon" collectively refers to Epcon Communities, LLC ("Epcon LLC") and EC New Vision Ohio, LLC ("ECNV Ohio"). Both entities share the same principal business address as EC Franchising, LLC, which is located at 500 Stonehenge Parkway, Dublin, Ohio 43017.
Epcon LLC's principals initiated the development projects that led to the Epcon Communities Development System in 1986. Epcon develops and constructs residential community projects in Ohio through single-member limited liability companies, utilizing the Development System. The company generally operates under the names "Epcon Communities" and "Epcon".
It's important for prospective franchisees to understand the distinct roles and responsibilities of each entity within the Epcon Communities network. While ECFL focuses on franchising, Epcon LLC and ECNV Ohio are involved in the actual development and construction of residential communities. This distinction helps clarify the support and resources that franchisees can expect from each entity.