EPOC ExperienceFranchise Cost, Revenue & Review 2026
Formerly known as EPOC Guys
Data from FDD filing
FranchiseVerdict summary · 2026
A EPOC Experience franchise requires a total initial investment of $71K – $950K, including a $35K franchise fee. The 2025 FDD does not disclose unit-level revenue (no Item 19). Verdict grade: A. Run a live ROI scan →
Data last verified June 18, 2026 · figures per the 2025 FDD issuance
Overview
- Investment
- $71K – $950K
- 10th pct Health & Fitn…
- Avg gross sales
- N/A
- 59th pct Health & Fitn…
- Royalty
- N/A
- Units
- 12
- 41st pct Health & Fitn…
- SBA default
- N/A
Quick verdict · Health & Fitness · color = vs category peers
Green = >15% above Health & Fitness avg · No shading = within ±15% · Red = >15% below avg · Source: FDD filings + SBA 7(a)
Data from public FDD filings and SBA records. Not financial advice. Methodology
The franchisor's auditor raised doubt about continued operations. This is a serious risk signal.
Bottom line
- Total investment $71K – $950K including a $35K franchise fee.
- No Item 19 financial performance data disclosed. The franchisor chose not to publish revenue figures.
- Verdict A (Top Quintile) with a risk score of 48/100.
- Auditor disclosed a going-concern note, which flagged doubt about the franchisor's ability to continue operations. Verify against the latest FDD.
Item 1 · who you're contracting with
The Franchisor
- Legal entity
- The EPOC Guys, LLC
- Incorporated in
- IL
- HQ
- 1911 Lake Ridge Dr., Vandalia, IL 62471
- Auditor
- FPM & Associates
- Audited financials
- Franchisor revenue
- $138K
- vs $363K prior year
- ⚠ Going-concern note
- Disclosed in FDD 2025
- Auditor flagged doubt about continued operations. Verify against the latest FDD before deciding.
Affiliated brands
- of us
Other brands the franchisor or its parent operates (Item 1).
Overview
About
EPOC Experience appears to be an experiential entertainment or education franchise (likely VR, escape rooms, or immersive events). Franchisees manage day-to-day operations including customer experience delivery, staff scheduling, marketing, and facility maintenance within their protected territory.
- CEO
- Daniel M. Gordon
- Headquarters
- IL
- Founded
- 2022
- FDD year
- 2025
- States available
- 1
FDD Item 7 · 2025 filing · 40 line items
Initial investment breakdown
| Line item | Low | High | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Franchise Fee (Gym) | $35K | $35K | |
| Lease and Security Deposit (Gym) | $4K | $16K | |
| Improvements/Construction/Interior Design (Gym) | $10K | $400K | |
| Signage - internal and external (Gym) | $6K | $20K | |
| Exercise Equipment (Gym) | $151K | $750K | |
| Furniture, Fixtures & Non-Exercise Equipment (Gym) | $50K | $150K | |
| Computer System (Gym) | $2K | $5K | |
| Licenses, permits, dues, deposits, etc. (Gym) | $500 | $3K | |
| Travel and Living Expenses while Training (Gym) | $3K | $5K | |
| Initial Inventory (Gym) | $2K | $6K | |
| Professional Fees (Gym) | $1K | $4K | |
| Insurance - Quarterly payment (Gym) | $1K | $2K | |
| Grand Opening Advertising (Gym) | $5K | $7K | |
| Additional Funds - 3 months (Gym) | $20K | $125K | |
| Initial Franchise Fee (Studio) | $35K | $35K | |
| Lease and Security Deposit (Studio) | $3K | $10K | |
| Improvements/Construction/Interior Design (Studio) | $10K | $400K | |
| Signage - internal and external (Studio) | $6K | $20K | |
| Exercise Equipment (Studio) | $75K | $250K | |
| Furniture, Fixtures & Non-Exercise Equipment (Studio) | $23K | $47K | |
| Total initial investment | $564K | $2.7M |
Line items extracted from FDD Item 7. Ranges reflect the franchisor's stated low and high per line. Total is the sum of line-item lows / highs — actual costs may fall outside this range depending on market and build-out scope.
Item 7 · what it costs to open + operate
The Vitals
- Total investment
- $71K – $950K
- Better than avg vs category
- Liquid capital req'd
- $10K – $125K
- Better than avg vs category
- Franchise fee
- $8K – $35K
- Better than avg vs category
- Royalty
- greater of 7% of Gross Revenue or $3,000 per month
- Ad fund
- 2.0%
- typical 3–5%
- Total fee load
- 10.0%
- vs 9–13% typical
Ongoing fees · Item 6
| Fee | Amount |
|---|---|
| Marketing / ad fund | 2.0% of gross sales |
| Technology fee | $1 |
| Transfer fee | $50 |
| Renewal fee | $25 |
| Total fee load | 10.0% of rev |
Financial Performance
This franchisor did not disclose financial performance representations in Item 19, or our extractor could not parse them.
vs Health & Fitness averages
How EPOC Experience Compares
Unit growth
Item 20 · unit dynamics
The Growth Chart
- Total units
- 12
- Opened
- 1
- Last reporting year
- Closed
- 0
- Turnover rate
- 0.0%
- Company-owned
- 7
- Corporate units in the system
- % franchised
- 42%
- vs corporate-owned
- Net growth (yr3)
- +25.0%
- Net unit change last year
3-year detail · Item 20
- Opened (3yr)
- 1
- Closed (3yr)
- 0
- Terminated (3yr)
- 0
- Non-renewed (3yr)
- 0
- Transfers (3yr)
- 0
- Reacquired (3yr)
- 0
- Franchisor bought back
Year-over-year franchised unit counts and net change. Source: FDD Item 20.
Item 12 · 1 state reported
The Territory Map
FDD Item 12 reports the state count, but the specific list isn't in our current data. The map will appear once we re-extract from the FDD or enough franchisee contacts are available.
1
states with franchisees (per FDD Item 12)
Fast growth in a small system. Newer franchisors expanding quickly may not yet have the support infrastructure of larger systems.
SBA loan performance
Government records
SBA Loan Data
Aggregated from SBA 7(a) and 504 loan disclosures, public data unique to FranchiseVerdict.
No SBA loan data available for this brand.
Risk analysis
FranchiseVerdict rating + FDD Items 3, 5, 6, 12, 17
Risk & Legal
Early-stage franchise with promising growth but opaque unit economics, no profitability disclosure, and high minimum royalties create material risk for franchisees.
Litigation (Item 3)
0 case reference(s): 0 pending, 0 settled.
Largest disclosed settlement: $50,000
Bankruptcy (Item 4)
None disclosed
Audited financials (Item 21)
Yes · FPM & Associates⚠ Going-concern note flagged
Franchisor revenue (Item 21)
Franchisor entity revenue (not unit-level)
Supplier relationship · Items 8 & 16
- Franchisor sells you products: No
- Must buy proprietary products: No
- Restricted to system-approved products: No
Score breakdown · what drove the 48 / 100 rating
- 01MINORNo average revenue or net income disclosure (Item 19) — impossible to validate ROI claims
- 02MINORWide investment range ($71K–$950K) suggests inconsistent unit economics or unclear cost structure
- 03MEDOnly 12 units system-wide indicates early-stage/unproven model with limited track record
- 04MINORRoyalty floor of $3,000/month ($36K annually) creates high breakeven threshold for smaller locations
- 05MINOR25% YoY growth is positive but small absolute unit count means single closures significantly impact retention metrics
- 06HIGHNo litigation disclosed is positive, but lack of Item 19 data prevents assessment of franchisee profitability
Severity inferred from the FDD text · not a regulatory classification
FDD Items 5, 6, 12, 17 · continued from Risk & Legal
Contract & Territory Detail
| Initial term | 10 years |
|---|---|
| Renewal term | 10 years |
| Allowed renewalsℹ | 2 |
| Territory type | Radius / Population |
| Protected territory | Yes |
| Territory sizeℹ | 50,000 residents |
| Online sales rights | Restricted |
| Franchisor can compete | Yes |
| Hire a manager? | Allowed |
| Owner-operator | Optional |
| Non-compete (years)ℹ | 2 years |
| Right of first refusalℹ | Yes |
| Termination notice | 30 days |
| Curable defaultsℹ | 3 |
| Mandatory arbitration | Yes |
| Jury trial waiver | Yes |
| Governing law | Illinois |
| Litigation count | 0 |
View Item 3 litigation summary
0 case reference(s): 0 pending, 0 settled.
Items 10, 11
Training & Operations
- Classroom training
- 22 hrs
- On-the-job training
- 32 hrs
- Training location
- On-site and at franchisor location
- Franchisor financing
- Offered
- Item 10
- POS system
- Gym Assistant and Mariana Tek
- Operating tech stack
Items 5 & 11
Franchisor Support
Technology: Gym Assistant and Mariana Tek
Item 20 · call current owners
Franchisee Contacts
2 owners to call
Name · phone · city · state. Extracted from FDD Item 20
FDD download
EPOC Experience · FDD (2025) PDF
Frequently asked questions
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to open a EPOC Experience franchise?
The total investment to open a EPOC Experience franchise ranges from $71K – $950K, with an initial franchise fee of $35K. This includes real estate, equipment, inventory, and working capital as disclosed in their Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD).
What do EPOC Experience franchise owners earn?
EPOC Experience does not disclose average franchise owner earnings in their FDD Item 19. Not all franchisors are required to make financial performance representations. We recommend asking existing franchisees directly about their financial experience.
What is EPOC Experience's franchise failure rate?
SBA 7(a) loan charge-off data is not available for EPOC Experience (fewer than 10 loans on file). Charge-off rates are one way to gauge franchise risk, but not all franchise loans go through the SBA program. We recommend reviewing turnover and closure data in the FDD and speaking with current franchisees.
How many EPOC Experience franchise locations are there?
As of their most recent FDD filing, EPOC Experience has 12 total units in the United States, including 0 franchised units and 7 company-owned units. 1 new units were opened in the latest reporting year.
Is EPOC Experience a good franchise to buy?
FranchiseVerdict rates EPOC Experience as a A-grade franchise with a risk score of 48 out of 100, based on our analysis of investment costs, revenue data, SBA loan performance, and growth trends. Our rating is based solely on publicly available FDD and government data; we recommend speaking with current franchisees before making any investment decision. This is not investment advice.
Data sourced from public FDD filings and SBA 7(a) FOIA records. Not financial advice.
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