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Archadeck

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Archadeck
2112 W. Laburnum Ave., # 100
Richmond, VA 23727
800#: (800) 722-4668
Tel: (804) 353-6999
Fax: (804) 358-1878
E-Mail: [email protected]
Web Site: www.archadeck.com
Contact: Mr. Pete Wiggins, Vice President


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


Established: 1980
First Franchise: 1984
Franchise Units: 84
Company-Owned Units: 1
Total Units: 85

Distribution:
U.S. -- 81; Canada -- 2; International -- 2
-North America -- Operations in 27 States, 2 Provinces
-States/Provinces with Greatest Density: 6 in GA, 5 in TX, 4 in NC

Projected New Units Over Next 12 months: 25
Franchisee Qualifications: 5, 5, 1, 3, 4, 5
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Registered in Following Registration States: CA,FL,IL,IN,MD,MI,MN,NY,OR,RI,VA,WA,WI,DC (Click here for an explanation)
Average Number of Employees: 1 FT, 1 PT (FT = Full Time, PT = Part Time)
Space Needs: NA SF; Home Based (Click here for abbreviations)
Encourage Conversion: Yes


Financial Requirements

Cash Investment: $46-96K
Total Investment: $46-96K
Average Total Investment: $71.0K
Minimum Net Worth: $100K

Fees:
-Franchise: $28K
-Average Franchise Fee: $28.0K
-Royalty: 6.5%
-Average Royalty: 6.5%
-Advertising: 1%

Provide Earning Claim Statement: No


Terms of Contract

Term of Contract (Years): 10/10
Passive Ownership: Discouraged
Area Development Agreements: No
Sub-Franchising Contracts: No
Expand In Territory: Yes


Franchisor Support and Training Provided

Site Selection Assistance: NA
Lease Negotiation Assistance: NA
Financial Assistance: Yes(D)
Cooperative Advertising: No
International Franchise Association:
Canadian Franchise Association:
Franchisee Association / Member: Yes/Yes
Size Of Corporate Staff: 25
On-Going Support: C,D,G,H,I (Click here for an explanation)
Training: 20 Business Days in Richmond, VA.; 9 Days On Location.


Franchisor's Specific Expansion Plans

U.S.: All United States
Canada: All Canada
Overseas: Europe

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