What specific construction-related services are included in the Higharc Services for 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 Epcon Communities' 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, Higharc Inc., a third-party, provides construction-related services to the franchisor and qualifying franchisees through a cloud-based platform. These Higharc Services may change, but they generally include several key components designed to aid in the construction and sales process.
Specifically, franchisees gain access to the current versions of the eight primary detached plans within the "P-Series" (Palazzo, Portico, Promenade, Provenance) and "R-Series" (Capri, Salerno, Torino, Verona) of Epcon Communities' Development System. These plans are subject to change by the franchisor according to the terms of the Franchise Agreement. The Higharc Services also provide a community management tool that displays available and inventory units, helping franchisees manage their projects more effectively.
Furthermore, franchisees benefit from enhanced sales and marketing materials that allow for personalization of the plans to match each homebuyer's choices. This includes the creation of job-specific construction drawings that reflect the structural option selections made by each homebuyer. Finally, the Higharc Services generate job-specific key measure reports, which offer guidance in estimating the quantities of materials needed for the construction of a unit. These reports can be valuable for cost estimation and project management.