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Epcon Communities Franchise

Condominium community development system

Start-up Costs & Franchises Fees

What is the total cost to open a Epcon Communities Franchises?

Total Cost: $1,000 USD ,000 USD
Total Franchise Fees: $50,000 USD
Ongoing Royalty Fees: 1.75%
Ongoing Advertising Fees: $500/ month
Term of Agreement: Completion of 1 market area
Franchise Agreement Renewal Fee: $25000

Contact Information for Epcon Communities

Epcon Communities
500 Stonehenge Pkwy.
Columbus, OH
43017

Phone Number: (614)761-1010
Toll Free: 866-684-6563
Fax Number: (614)761-2672

Franchise Homepage:

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Historical Expansion

In what year did Epcon Communities begin operations? 1986
When did Epcon Communities begin selling franchises? 1995

Year United States Canada International Corporate
2007 138 0 0 0
2006 134 0 0 0
2005 119 0 0 0
2004 88 0 0 0
2003 63 0 0 0
2002 44 0 0 0
2001 34 0 0 0

Future Expansion

Countries of Interest: Canada,

Franchise Financing Information

Cost In House Financing Available? 3rd Party Financing Available?
Franchise Fee No No
Initial Start-up Capital No No
Plant, Property, and Equipment No No
Inventory No No
Accounts Receivable No No
Payroll No No

Other Sources for Financing: 3rd-party financing available

Training & Support

Training
Available at headquarters
Support
Toll free phone number, field consultants, Intranet, marketing, training
Marketing
Marketing plans, materials, field support

Franchise Operation Restrictions

Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 4

Absentee ownership of this franchise business is not available to new franchisees. (100% of current franchise business owners are owner/operators)

Qualifications & Business Experience

Business Experience:
  • General business experience
  • Upper management experience
  • Jason Rager's Inside Information

    Can you buy this franchise for no money down? Yes
    What key terms in the franchise agreement can be negotiated? Cross-default provisions, arbitration clause, personal guarantee, default cure periods, non-compete agreement, favorable valuations for corporate buyout
    Can you negotiate lower royalties during start-up? Yes
    Can you purchase multiple franchises for a discounted franchise fee? Yes
    Can you receive lower advertising fees? Yes
    Will I know when the franchise break even? Yes
    Will my personal assets including my home be safe in case my franchise business fails? Yes
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