For what size Epcon Communities project is the Large Pavilion amenity appropriate?
Epcon_Communities Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
An Epcon community typically includes an amenity such as a pavilion, clubhouse or other common area (such as a pool and recreation center) to be constructed on common ground and used by all residents in the community. The type and size of the community amenity vary depending upon the number of Units in a community. Upon completion of the amenity and the formation of the condominium or homeowners association for your project, the land upon which the community amenity is located and the community amenity are transferred to the association. We provide prototypical architectural plans for various community amenities that can be offered by you depending upon the number of Units in your project. For the purposes of Item 7, we have included an estimate of a Large Pavilion, which is appropriate for a project of thirty (30) units.
Source: Item 7 — ESTIMATED INITIAL INVESTMENT (FDD pages 22–32)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Epcon Communities' 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, a Large Pavilion amenity is considered appropriate for a project consisting of thirty (30) units. Epcon Communities communities typically include an amenity such as a pavilion, clubhouse, or other common area like a pool and recreation center, intended for use by all residents. The specific type and size of the amenity is determined by the number of units within the community.
Epcon Communities provides prototypical architectural plans for various community amenities, allowing franchisees to select options based on their project size. For projects of the specified size, the Large Pavilion is the recommended amenity, and the document includes cost estimates specifically for this structure. Upon completion, the land and the amenity are transferred to the condominium or homeowners association.
For a prospective franchisee, this means that if you are planning an Epcon Communities project with approximately 30 units, the Large Pavilion is the amenity that Epcon Communities has designed and costed out for your project. The FDD includes estimates for the Large Pavilion, which helps in budgeting and planning the initial investment. However, the FDD also notes that projects as small as 25 units are permitted, and some Epcon Communities have over 100 units, so the franchisee should discuss amenity options for projects of different sizes with Epcon Communities.