What was the net change in total Epcon Communities outlets during the 2022 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, the net change in total outlets during the 2022 fiscal year was -8. This means that the total number of Epcon Communities outlets decreased by 8 during this period. At the start of 2022, there were 92 total outlets, which decreased to 84 by the end of the year.
This net change is a combination of changes in both franchised and company-owned outlets. For franchised outlets, the net change was -1, with 72 outlets at the start of the year and 71 at the end. The company-owned outlets experienced a net change of -7, decreasing from 20 at the start of the year to 13 by year's end.
For a prospective franchisee, this data indicates a contraction in the overall Epcon Communities system size during 2022. While not necessarily indicative of long-term trends, it would be prudent to investigate the reasons behind this decrease, such as closures or terminations, to better understand the health and stability of the franchise system. Understanding the dynamics between franchised and company-owned outlets can also provide insights into the strategic direction of Epcon Communities.