How many total Epcon Communities outlets were there at the end of the 2024 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 the 2025 Epcon Communities Franchise Disclosure Document, at the end of the 2024 fiscal year, there were a total of 101 outlets. This number includes both franchised and company-owned outlets.
Specifically, the FDD provides a breakdown of the changes in outlet numbers over the past three fiscal years. For 2024, the number of franchised outlets increased from 73 at the start of the year to 83 at the end of the year, representing a net increase of 10 franchised locations. The number of company-owned outlets remained constant at 18 throughout 2024.
It is important to note that Epcon Communities' affiliates, such as Epcon Carolinas, Epcon Georgia, and Epcon Indiana, develop projects similar to those developed by franchisees. These are counted as company-owned outlets in the disclosure. Understanding the distinction between franchised and company-owned outlets can give a potential franchisee a clearer picture of the Epcon Communities business model and growth strategy.