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Archadeck
 

ARCHADECK, founded in 1980, started the nation's first network specializing in custom-designed and built decks, porches and other outdoor products. Today, there are over 80 locally owned and operated offices in the U.S., Canada, the United Kingdom and Japan. Because construction experience is not required, our franchisees come from a variety of professional backgrounds.

Franchisor Background

Year Established:

  1980

Franchising Since:

  1984

Operating Units:

Franchised Units:66 100%  
Company-Owned Units:0 0%  
 ______ _____  
Total Operating Units:66 100%  
 

Geographic Distribution:

U.S.:62 93.9% In 27 States
Canada:2 3% In 2 Canadian Provinces
International:2 3% In 0 Foreign Countries
 ______ _____  
Total:66 100%  
 

North America:

States/Provinces with the largest number of operating units:
DensityUnits    
1. Georgia6
2. Texas5
3. North Carolina4

Registered in Following Registration States:

   California, Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, Oregon, Rhode Island, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin, District Of Columbia

Financial Requirements

Investment:

Minimum Net Worth:$100K
Cash Investment:$50-120K
Total Investment:$89-102K
Average Total Investment:$96K
 

Fees:

Initial Franchise Fee:$28K
Average Franchise Fee:$28K
On-Going Royalty:6.5%
Average Royalty:6%
Advertising Fee:1%

Average Number of Employees:

   1 Full-time, 1 Part-time

Space Needs (in square footage):

   N/A

Preferred Sites:

   Home-based

Other Sites:

  

Encourage Conversions?

   Yes

Earnings Claims Provided?

   No

Listed in the SBA Registry?

   No

Support and Training

International Franchise Association:No
Canadian Franchise Association:No
Franchisee Association/Member:Yes, Member
Size of Corporate Staff:25
Site Selection Assistance?Not Applicable
Lease Negotiation Assistance?Not Applicable
Financial Assistance?Yes, Direct
 

Marketing Support:

Co-Op Advertising:No
National Advertising:No
Regional Advertising:No
Local Advertising:No
Marketing Materials:None Specified
Additional Services:None Specified
Other Marketing Support:None Specified
 

On-Going Support:

Central Data Processing:Not Applicable
Central Purchasing:Not Applicable
Field Operation Evaluation:Included in Fees
Field Training:Included in Fees
Initial Store Opening:Not Applicable
Inventory Control:Not Applicable
Franchisee Newsletter:Included in Fees
Regional or National Meetings:Included in Fees
800 Telephone Hotline:Included in Fees
 

Training:

1. Richmond, VA20 Business Days
2. Location9 Days
 

Franchisee Qualifications

Ranked from 1 (unimportant) to 5 (important):
 
Financial Net Worth:5
General Business Experience:5
Specific Industry Experience:1
Formal Education:3
Psychological Profile:4
Personal Interview(s):5

Minority Representation

Units Owned by Minorities:

African-American:N/A
Asian-American:N/A
Hispanic:N/A
Native American:N/A
Other:N/A
Specific Minority:Although we strongly support the objectives of the NMFI, we do not yet have any specific programs in place at this time.

Terms of Contract

Term of Initial Contract:10 Year(s)
Term of Renewal Period:10 Year(s)
Passive Ownership:Allowed, But Discouraged
Area Development Agreements?No
Sub-Franchising Contracts?No
Franchisees Allowed to Expand Within Territory?Yes

Expansion Plans

Projected New Units Over Next 12 months:

   25
U.S.:Yes, All United States
Canada:Yes, All Canada
Overseas:Yes, Europe
 
 
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