What are the 'R-Series' plans that are part of the Epcon Communities Development System?
Epcon_Communities Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
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- A third-party, Higharc Inc. ("Higharc"), pursuant to a contract with Franchisor, provides certain construction related services through a cloud-based platform for use by Franchisor and qualifying Epcon Communities franchisees. Those services, which may change from time-to time without prior notice to Franchisee, may include all or part of the following: access by Franchisee to the current versions of the eight primary detached plans that are part of the "P-Series" (Palazzo, Portico, Promenade, Provenance) and "R-Series" (Capri, Salerno, Torino, Verona) of the Franchisor's Development System, which plans Franchisor may change from time to time in accordance with the terms of the Franchise Agreement (the "Plans"); a community management tool that shows available Units and inventory Units; enhanced sales and marketing materials that allow for personalization of the Plans for each homebuyer's choices; the creation of job-specific construction drawings that match each homebuyer's structural option selections; and the generation of job-specific key measure reports for guidance in estimating quantities of materials needed for construction of a Unit (collectively, the "Higharc Services").
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 86–280)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Epcon Communities' 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the 'R-Series' plans are a component of the Epcon Communities Development System. These plans, specifically Capri, Salerno, Torino, and Verona, are detached home designs that Epcon Communities franchisees may access through a cloud-based platform provided by Higharc Inc., a third-party contractor.
Epcon Communities franchisees can use Higharc's platform to access current versions of the 'R-Series' plans, along with the 'P-Series' plans. It is important to note that Epcon Communities retains the right to modify these plans over time, in accordance with the terms of the Franchise Agreement. The Higharc platform also provides additional services, such as community management tools, enhanced sales and marketing materials, job-specific construction drawings, and key measure reports for estimating material quantities.
Prospective franchisees should understand that access to these plans and the Higharc services is contingent upon maintaining a franchise agreement with Epcon Communities. Furthermore, the specific services offered through Higharc may change without prior notice. Franchisees are expected to adhere to the terms of the franchise agreement when utilizing the Development System, including the 'R-Series' plans, and must respect Epcon Communities' intellectual property rights.