What specific plans are included in the 'R-Series' of the Epcon Communities Development System?
Epcon_Communities Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
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' of their Development System includes the Capri, Salerno, Torino, and Verona plans. These plans are part of the construction-related services provided through a cloud-based platform by Higharc Inc., a third-party contractor. Epcon Communities franchisees gain access to the current versions of these plans through this platform.
This access is subject to change, as Epcon Communities retains the right to modify these plans in accordance with the terms of the Franchise Agreement. The Higharc Services also offer a community management tool, enhanced sales and marketing materials for personalization, job-specific construction drawings based on homebuyers' structural option selections, and key measure reports for estimating material quantities.
For a prospective franchisee, this means that the architectural plans provided by Epcon Communities are digitally accessible and can be customized. However, franchisees should be aware that the specific plans available and the features of the Higharc Services may evolve over time. It is important to stay updated on any changes to the included plans and services to effectively utilize the Epcon Communities Development System.