DECEMBER 2023 THE CONSTRUCTION SOURCE AMERICA - EAST 2 | Epcon Homes & Communities Epcon Homes & Communities | 3 Epcon Communities Franchising, Inc. (ECFI) is one of the leading, nationwide developers and franchise operators of active-adult homes and communities in the U.S. By combining a copyrighted building and development systemwith professional franchise support, Epcon Communities has become one of the most unique and exciting franchise concepts on the market. Epcon was formed in 1986 by Ed Bacome and Phil Fankhauser. These gentlemen conceived a revolutionary “pinwheel” design that addressed the housing needs of the mature homebuyer. The first Epcon community was in Columbus, Ohio, but others in the market quickly recognized the universal appeal of the homes, thus leading to a licensed design that was built by another company in Youngstown, Ohio in 1989. While most other home builders were focusing on a younger, family-oriented demographic, Bacome and Fankhauser recognized that there was a segment of the aging population whose housing needs were being overlooked. As this awareness became
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