How many Epcon Communities outlets were operating in Arkansas at the start of 2022?
Epcon_Communities Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| Col. 1 State* | Col. 2 Year | Col. 3 Outlets at Start of Year | Col. 4 Outlets Opened6 | Col. 5 Term- inations | Col. 67 Non- Renewals | Col. 7 Re- acquired by Franchisor | Col. 8 Ceased Operations Other Reasons | Col. 9 Outlets at end of the Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arkansas | 2022 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2023 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | |
| 2024 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
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 no Epcon Communities outlets operating in Arkansas at the start of 2022. However, one outlet opened in Arkansas during 2022, bringing the total to one by the end of the year. This information is based on the status of franchised outlets for the fiscal years 2022, 2023, and 2024.
For a prospective franchisee, this indicates that Arkansas may have been a relatively new market for Epcon Communities at that time. The opening of a single outlet in 2022 suggests potential for growth in the area. It's important to note that these figures represent signed Franchise Agreements and Market Area Agreements, not necessarily the total number of projects developed by franchisees.
It is also important to note that the FDD states that franchisees are assigned to a state based on the locations of their projects, not the location of their principal business offices. This means that the Arkansas outlet is specifically operating a project within the state.
Prospective franchisees should further investigate the performance and characteristics of the Arkansas market to assess its viability. Understanding the factors that led to the opening of the first outlet and its subsequent performance would be valuable in making an informed decision about investing in an Epcon Communities franchise in Arkansas.