How many franchised Epcon Communities outlets were there at the start of the 2023 fiscal year?
Epcon_Communities Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| Outlet Type | Year | Outlets at the Start of the Year | Outlets at the End of the Year | Net Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Franchised | 2022 | 72 | 71 | -1 |
| 2023 | 71 | 73 | +2 | |
| 2024 | 73 | 83 | +10 | |
| Company-Owned* | 2022 | 20 | 13 | -7 |
| 2023 | 13 | 18 | +5 | |
| 2024 | 18 | 18 | 0 | |
| Total Outlets** | 2022 | 92 | 84 | -8 |
| 2023 | 84 | 91 | +7 | |
| 2024 | 91 | 101 | +10 |
Source: Item 20 — OUTLETS AND FRANCHISEE INFORMATION (FDD pages 79–85)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Epcon Communities' 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, there were 71 franchised outlets at the start of the 2023 fiscal year. This number reflects the count of signed Franchise Agreements and corresponding Market Area Agreements, not the total number of projects to be developed by franchisees.
For a prospective franchisee, this indicates the size and scale of the existing Epcon Communities franchise network at the beginning of 2023. It provides a baseline for understanding the growth and changes in the number of franchised outlets over the following years. The FDD also clarifies that each franchised outlet represents a signed agreement, which is important to note when evaluating the potential market presence and brand recognition in different areas.
It is important to consider that the number of outlets can fluctuate due to various factors, such as new agreements, terminations, non-renewals, and other operational changes. The FDD provides additional tables with further details on the changes in outlet numbers, including openings, terminations, and transfers, which can offer a more comprehensive view of the franchise system's dynamics. Reviewing these tables can help potential franchisees understand the stability and growth trends within the Epcon Communities franchise system.