Who is Higharc Inc. in relation to Epcon Communities franchisees?
Epcon_Communities Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
- A third-party, Higharc Inc. ("Higharc"), pursuant to a contract with Franchisor, provides certain construction related services through a cloud-based platform for use by Franchisor and qualifying Epcon Communities franchisees. Those services, which may change from time-to time without prior notice to Franchisee, may include all or part of the following: access by Franchisee to the current versions of the eight primary detached plans that are part of the "P-Series" (Palazzo, Portico, Promenade, Provenance) and "R-Series" (Capri, Salerno, Torino, Verona) of the Franchisor's Development System, which plans Franchisor may change from time to time in accordance with the terms of the Franchise Agreement (the "Plans"); a community management tool that shows available Units and inventory Units; enhanced sales and marketing materials that allow for personalization of the Plans for each homebuyer's choices; the creation of job-specific construction drawings that match each homebuyer's structural option selections; and the generation of job-specific key measure reports for guidance in estimating quantities of materials needed for construction of a Unit (collectively, the "Higharc Services").
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 86–280)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Epcon Communities' 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, Higharc Inc. is a third-party that provides certain construction-related services to Epcon Communities franchisees through a cloud-based platform, pursuant to a contract with the franchisor. These services may include access to current versions of the eight primary detached plans that are part of the "P-Series" (Palazzo, Portico, Promenade, Provenance) and "R-Series" (Capri, Salerno, Torino, Verona) of Epcon's Development System. Epcon Communities may change these plans from time to time in accordance with the terms of the Franchise Agreement.
Higharc's services also encompass a community management tool that displays available Units and inventory Units. Additionally, they provide enhanced sales and marketing materials that allow for personalization of the Plans for each homebuyer's choices. This includes the creation of job-specific construction drawings that match each homebuyer's structural option selections.
Furthermore, Higharc generates job-specific key measure reports designed to guide franchisees in estimating the quantities of materials needed for the construction of a Unit. These services are collectively referred to as the "Higharc Services" and may change from time to time without prior notice to the franchisee. This means that Epcon Communities franchisees rely on Higharc for essential tools and resources related to construction, sales, and marketing, all delivered through a digital platform.