How many Epcon Communities outlets were open at the start of 2023?
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 84 total outlets open at the start of 2023. This number includes both franchised and company-owned outlets. Specifically, there were 71 franchised outlets and 13 company-owned outlets at the beginning of 2023.
It is important to note that Epcon Communities defines an outlet as being open when a franchisee signs a Franchise Agreement and its corresponding Market Area Agreement. This means the number of outlets refers to signed agreements, not necessarily the number of active construction projects or communities. The company-owned outlets are projects developed by Epcon's affiliates, including Epcon, Epcon Carolinas, Epcon Georgia, and Epcon Indiana.
For a prospective franchisee, this data indicates the existing footprint and market presence of Epcon Communities. It shows the number of active agreements in place at the beginning of the year. Reviewing the growth in outlets from year to year can provide insight into the expansion rate of the franchise system. However, franchisees should also consider the number of terminations, non-renewals, and ceased operations to understand the full picture of system growth and stability.
It's also worth noting that the number of company-owned outlets can fluctuate as development projects are completed and units are sold. This distinction between franchised and company-owned outlets is important for understanding the overall structure of the Epcon Communities business model and the role of franchisees within the system.