Unit Option

Single

Background

FDD Franchised Units: 101

Corporate Owned Units: 0

Projected New Units: 7

Year Established: 1980

First Year Franchised: 1985

Type of Business: Franchise

Hours of Operation: Regular Business Hours

Number of Employees: Small (1-5)

History:

Archadeck is the world’s largest custom design builder of custom decks, screened porches, open porches, outdoor kitchens, fireplaces, hardscapes, and other outdoor living spaces. Archadeck has completed over $1 billion in projects for over 75,000 clients since 1980. Archadeck provides rigorous training, a proven sales methodology, in-house drafting department, in-depth franchise support and marketing systems that enable our franchisees to sell, design, and install professional outdoor living environments with unparalleled service and attention to detail.

With an average project sale of approximately $31,152 and gross profit margins of approximately 38%, Archadeck is a strong choice for franchise candidates seeking a home-based business with few employees, low overhead, design creativity and outstanding growth potential. No construction experience is required for this design and project management business.

Availability

Territories: United States

Financials

Liquidity: $60,000

*Investment Range: $100,000 - $150,000

**Average Investment: $130,000 - $160,000
Provided by the Franchisor

Minimum Net Worth: $100,001 to $250,000

6 Month Cash: $30,001

Franchise Fee: $49,500

Royalty: 6.5%

Royalty Description: You must pay us a “Royalty” based on monthly Gross Sales equal to: Monthly Gross Sales Royalty Percentage $0 to $1,000,000 6.5% Over $1,000,000 to $2,000,000 5.5% Over $2,000,000 to $3,000,000 4.5% Over $3,000,000 3.5% Beginning in the second full calendar year following the Operational Start Date (as defined in the Franchise Agreement), during the months of March through November, the Royalty must exceed $1,500 (“Minimum Royalty”).

National Advertising: 1.5%

Ramp-Up: 7 to 9 months

Passive Ownership: Semi- passive after 1 year
Passive Ownership means the owner is working 15 hours or less per week in the business.

Available Discounts

• Veterans

Discount Description: VetFran Discount. We are a member of the International Franchise Association (“IFA”), and support and participate in IFA’s VetFran Program. If you are an honorably discharged veteran who meets our qualifications for new ARCHADECK Outdoor Living franchises, we will discount the franchise fee by 15%, make the IFF $42,075. The VetFran discount may be used only once for one Territory. The VetFran discount may be applied towards the purchase of only one of the franchise concepts offered by us and our affiliates Conserva and OLP. Multi-Territory Discount. If you license two contiguous Territories from us at the same time (for which you are signing two separate Franchise Agreements), the Initial Franchise Fee under the second Franchise Agreement will be reduced to $30,000 (i.e., a total Initial Franchise Fee of $79,500 for the two Territories). For each additional contiguous Territory after the $30,000 (e.g., a total Initial Franchise Fee of $109,500 for a total of three contiguous Territories). Existing Franchisee: Additional Territory Discount. If you are an existing ARCHADECK Outdoor Living franchisee that: (a) has been operating a Construction Sales and Service Business for at least 18 months, (b) has been in full compliance with your franchise agreement for at least 18 consecutive months, (c) meets our qualifications for new ARCHADECK Outdoor Living franchisees, and (d) is purchasing an additional Territory from us (for which you are signing a separate franchise agreement), we will discount the then-current franchise fee by $10,000. Existing Franchisee: Additional Concept Discount. We and our Affiliates Conserva and OLP offer a program to reward qualified existing franchisees that purchase an additional franchise from us, Conserva, or OLP. If you have been a Conserva or OLP franchisee in full compliance under your franchise agreement for at least 2 consecutive years and you meet our qualifications for new ARCHADECK Outdoor Living franchisees, we will discount the then-current franchise fee by 20%. Discount for Employees of Franchisees. We have a discount program to reward qualified employees of our franchisees who: (a) have been recommended in writing by a franchisee; (b) have been employed in good standing by a franchisee for at least 2 years; and (c) meet our qualifications for new ARCHADECK Outdoor Living franchisees. We offer a 5% discount for every year of employment over 2 years subject to a maximum discount of 50%

Training, Support and Assistance

Co-Operative Advertising: N/A

Site Selection Assistance: N/A

Lease Negotiation Assistance: N/A

Length of Training: 3 weeks

Training Description:

The Finest Training. Outstanding Coaching. Unparalleled Support.

As one of the founders of the Outdoor Living category, we literally helped write the book on how to design and build outdoor living structures the right way. In fact, several of the processes and technology pioneered by Archadeck, are now copied in part by others in the industry. However, no one else can truly duplicate the entirety of the Archadeck Outdoor Living experience. And every day we continue to work to further refine our operational systems and the tools we provide our franchisees to maximize their chances for success.

Our training program is called Archadeck University, which at it’s core is built around the 4 key operating systems that comprise our business model: 1) Marketing and Lead Generation; 2) Design, Pricing, and Sales; 3) Construction and Production Management; 4) Business and Financial Management

The initial training program for Archadeck University is delivered by our team of franchise support professionals through a variety of mechanisms, including the following channels:

• Classroom training at our headquarters facility in Richmond, VA
• Field training in your local market
• Web-based training, both recorded and interactive sessions
• Regional meetings with your fellow franchisees
• The Annual meeting, which normally takes place in the January/February time frame

Of course, once you are up and running, the training opportunities don’t stop there. During your first year of operation, you will receive multiple field visits from Archadeck’s corporate support team to ensure that you are using the available tools, products, and services to good effect.

Operational and Marketing Tools:

Full Marketing library available on the performance center to create (Easily!) custom print materials. Extensive Marketing Tool Kit– From business cards to direct mail, Archadeck has created highly effective marketing materials to kick your business into high gear right away. And if a customized communication needs to be created, our in-house marketing team will get the job done.
You will have 2 dedicated marketing professionals to assist you with all of your marketing needs. Jane Campbell will assist you in promoting your business through in-bound marketing (website, social media. blogging, Angie’s’s list and more!) While Jody Wetherill will work with you to create a unique outbound marketing plan focusing on reaching your customers in a cost effective way.

Leads from Franchisors website are distributed to local franchisees

Financing Assistance: N/A