What was the total number of Epcon Communities outlets at the end of 2024?
Epcon_Communities Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| Outlet Type | Year | Outlets at the Start of the Year | Outlets at the End of the Year | Net Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Franchised | 2022 | 72 | 71 | -1 |
| 2023 | 71 | 73 | +2 | |
| 2024 | 73 | 83 | +10 | |
| Company-Owned* | 2022 | 20 | 13 | -7 |
| 2023 | 13 | 18 | +5 | |
| 2024 | 18 | 18 | 0 | |
| Total Outlets** | 2022 | 92 | 84 | -8 |
| 2023 | 84 | 91 | +7 | |
| 2024 | 91 | 101 | +10 |
Source: Item 20 — OUTLETS AND FRANCHISEE INFORMATION (FDD pages 79–85)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Epcon Communities' 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the total number of outlets at the end of 2024 was 101. This number includes both franchised and company-owned outlets.
The FDD provides a breakdown of the changes in outlet numbers over the past three fiscal years. In 2024, the number of franchised outlets increased by 10, from 73 at the start of the year to 83 at the end. The number of company-owned outlets remained constant at 18.
Potential franchisees can use this information to understand the growth and stability of the Epcon Communities franchise system. A consistent increase in franchised outlets may indicate a healthy and expanding network. However, it's important to also consider the number of terminations, non-renewals, and other reasons for ceased operations to get a complete picture of outlet performance.