Epcon Communities vs G.J. Gardner Homes Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Epcon Communities vs G.J. Gardner Homes including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Epcon Communities Franchise
G.J. Gardner Homes Franchise
Investment $887,200 - $4,569,000$200,000 - $300,000
Franchise Fee $50,000$50,000
Royalty Fee 1% to 2%-
Advertising Fee $500/ month-
Year Founded 19861983
Year Franchised 19951995
Term Of Agreement Completion of 1 market area-
Term Of Agreement Completion of 1 market area-
Renewal Fee $25000-


Business Experience Requirements
 
Epcon Communities Franchise
G.J. Gardner Homes Franchise
Experience
  • General business experience
  • Upper management experience
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    Financing Options
     
    Epcon Communities Franchise
    G.J. Gardner Homes Franchise
      In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
    Franchise Fees No/No-/-
    Start-up Costs No/No-/-
    Equipment No/No-/-
    Inventory No/No-/-
    Receivables No/No-/-
    Payroll No/No-/-

    Training & Support
     
    Epcon Communities Franchise
    G.J. Gardner Homes Franchise
    Training Available at headquarters-
    Support Toll-free phone line, field consultants, Intranet, marketing, training-
    Marketing Marketing plans, materials, field support-
    Operations

    Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 4

    Absentee ownership of franchise is NOT allowed. (100% of current franchisees are owner/operators)

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    Expansion Plans
     
    Epcon Communities Franchise
    G.J. Gardner Homes Franchise
    US Expansion --
    Canada Expansion No-
    International Expansion Yes-

    Company Overviews

    About Epcon Communities

    In 1986, Philip Fankhauser and Edward Bacome founded Epcon Homes & Communities in Columbus, OH when they built their first residential community. Three years later, a local builder who wanted to utilize their successful design and floor plans for a community in a nearby city approached the duo. The partners were hesitant to license their already proven system out to other builders and, at the time, had little interest in expanding outside of the Columbus market. However, their designs and floor plans became so widely popular that others also soon came calling, seeking to build an Epcon Homes & Communities-style development in neighboring cities or in outlying areas of Ohio. Fankhauser and Bacome finally granted the first license to use their successful construction plans and the franchising concept was born. The company began franchising in 1995 and has not looked back. Epcon Communities and its franchisees built over 25,000 homes and established franchises in 30 states.
    Epcon is seeking new franchise units throughout the U.S.
    Epcon's long-term goal is to expand into all 50 states, Canada and Central America.

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    #398 in Franchise 500 for 2020.





    About G.J. Gardner Homes

    "We're Great Together"G.J. Gardner Homes is a Franchised custom/semi custom builder. G.J. Gardner Homes have built over 36,000 quality, customized homes over the past 37 years. The company continues to grow on the back of a single premise: ensuring every customer would refer us to their closest friend. Throughout the building of your new home, we are dedicated to the highest standard of workmanship. Each of our qualified builders and preferred subcontractors have been selected for their individual standards of expertise and their commitment to excellence.We offer the small builder the skills, resources and systems to take their business to the next level. Resources include, buying power, advertising and marketing, world wide brand, software systems, website marketing, and much more. Call today to discuss how we can increase sales and profit for your building business.