What services does Higharc provide to qualifying Epcon Communities franchisees?
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 the 2025 Epcon Communities Franchise Disclosure Document, Higharc Inc., a third-party, provides construction-related services through a cloud-based platform to both Epcon Communities and qualifying franchisees. These Higharc Services may change, but generally include access to current versions of eight primary detached plans that are part of the "P-Series" (Palazzo, Portico, Promenade, Provenance) and "R-Series" (Capri, Salerno, Torino, Verona) of Epcon's Development System. Epcon Communities may change these plans in accordance with the terms of the Franchise Agreement.
In addition to plan access, Higharc Services also provide a community management tool that displays available and inventory units. Franchisees also benefit from enhanced sales and marketing materials that allow for personalization of the Plans for each homebuyer's choices. The platform facilitates the creation of job-specific construction drawings that match each homebuyer's structural option selections, streamlining the construction process.
Furthermore, Higharc generates job-specific key measure reports. These reports are designed to guide franchisees in estimating the quantities of materials needed for the construction of a Unit. Epcon Communities grants franchisees a non-exclusive right to access and use the Higharc Services upon executing an addendum to the Franchise Agreement. Epcon Communities will cooperate with the franchisee to implement the use of Higharc Services specifically for the development of the Project and sales of Units within that Project.
It is important to note that franchisees must comply with all terms and conditions set by Higharc related to the use of these services. Epcon Communities retains the right to suspend, limit, or revoke a franchisee's access to Higharc Services if they fail to comply with the requirements and obligations pertaining to the services. However, even if access is suspended, limited, or revoked, the franchisee's obligation to pay the Technology Royalty continues until all amounts owed are paid in full.