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Home Improvement/Maintenance Services · Outdoor Maintenance & Improvements

Archadeck- Modest start-up costs with unlimited growth potential With a home-based business that required minimal tools and equipment, low start up capital is required. The standard territory initial investment ranges from $140,000-$160,000. - Operational flexibility with home-based model You have the ability to start from home and eventually grow into a showroom or office space. - No construction experience required! This is a design and project management business. - Leader in the Outdoor Living Design-Build Industry Archadeck is the largest outdoor living design-build franchise with over 40 years of experience.

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Total Investment

$120K - $139K

Franchise Fee

$50K

Royalty

6.5% Sales Royalty + 1.5% National Marketing Fund (scaled royalty as sales grow)

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Overview

About Archadeck

- Modest start-up costs with unlimited growth potential With a home-based business that required minimal tools and equipment, low start up capital is required. The standard territory initial investment ranges from $140,000-$160,000. - Operational flexibility with home-based model You have the ability to start from home and eventually grow into a showroom or office space. - No construction experience required! This is a design and project management business. - Leader in the Outdoor Living Design-Build Industry Archadeck is the largest outdoor living design-build franchise with over 40 years of experience.

Archadeck is North America’s largest custom designer and builder of custom decks, screened porches, open porches, outdoor kitchens, fireplaces, hardscapes, and other outdoor living spaces. Archadeck provides rigorous training, a proven sales methodology, in-house drafting department, in-depth franchise support, and marketing systems that enable franchisees to launch their businesses quickly.

Who it fits

Ideal candidate

Corporate refugeeMilitary VeteranProject Manager
The fine print

FDD facts

Initial franchise fee$50K
Royalty6.5% Sales Royalty + 1.5% National Marketing Fund (scaled royalty as sales grow)
Total investment$120K - $139K
Liquid capital required$50K
Net worth requirement$100K
Year founded1980
Year began franchising1985
Business modelBoth
Owner-operator required (Year 1)Yes
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Footprint

Territory overview

AvailableMichigan, Florida, Nevada, New Jersey, California, Louisiana, Missouri, Minnesota, Utah, Oregon, Arizona, Wisconsin
UnavailableGeorgia, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia
LegendAvailableLimitedUnavailable
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Quick facts
Founded
1980
Franchising since
1985
Brand family
Empower Brands
Model
Both
Liquid capital
$50K min
Net worth
$100K min
Owner-op required?
Yes
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