Epcon Communities vs Houston Remodel Pros Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Epcon Communities Franchise
Houston Remodel Pros Franchise
Investment $887,200 - $4,569,000$50,000
Franchise Fee $50,000N/A
Royalty Fee 1% to 2%-
Advertising Fee $500/ month-
Year Founded 19862201
Year Franchised 19952014
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
Houston Remodel Pros Franchise
Experience
  • General business experience
  • Upper management experience
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    Financing Options
     
    Epcon Communities Franchise
    Houston Remodel Pros 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
    Houston Remodel Pros 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
    Houston Remodel Pros Franchise
    US Expansion -Yes
    Canada Expansion No-
    International Expansion YesNo

    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.

    "Entrepreneur
    #398 in Franchise 500 for 2020.





    About Houston Remodel Pros

    "Remodeling

    General Contractor in Houston, TX for Residential Remodel & Commercial Remodeling Projects:
    from bathroom remodel to home additions and entire business premise transformation with great craftsmanship and affordable pricing .
    Remodeling Contractors in Houston, TX for homes and businesses.
    Financing available with 0% interest rate.
    One-Year Warranty.
    Business Opportunities.
    With over 200 homes & 100 businesses remodeled and serviced to date, we take pride in providing the best service in good faith and for fair prices.
    We are licensed, insured builders and proud remodeling contractors who endeavor to build your dream home or business premise and maximize the value under your Budget.