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| Archadeck 2112 W. Laburnum Ave., # 100 Richmond, VA 23727 |
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Business Description
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
North America:
States/Provinces with the largest number of operating units:
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
Average Number of Employees: 1 Full-time, 1 Part-time
Space Needs (in square footage):
Preferred Sites: Home-based
Other Sites:
Encourage Conversions? Yes
Earnings Claims Provided?: No
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: | 84 | 98.8% | | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Company-Owned Units: | 1 | 1.2% | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Total Operating Units: | 85 | 100.0% | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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States/Provinces with the largest number of operating units:
| Density | Units |
| 1. Texas | 5 |
| 2. North Carolina | 4 |
| 3. Georgia | 6 |
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: | $46-96K |
| Total Investment: | $46-96K |
| Average Total Investment: | $71K |
| Fees: | |
| Initial Franchise Fee: | $28K |
| Average Franchise Fee: | $28K |
| On-Going Royalty: | 6.5% |
| Average Royalty: | 6% |
| Advertising Fee: | 1% |
Space Needs (in square footage):
Preferred Sites: Home-based
Other Sites:
Encourage Conversions? Yes
Earnings Claims Provided?: No
| 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 | ||||||||
| 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 | ||||||||
| 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, VA | 20 Business Days | ||||||||
| 2. Location | 9 Days | ||||||||
| Expansion Plans | |||||||||
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