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 | Archadeck Outdoor LivingCustom designer & builder of outdoor living spaces, rooms, decks, porches and other outdoor structur |
Business Type
FranchiseMin Liquid Capital
$50,000 to $89,000Total Investment
$70,000 to $101,000Required Net Worth
$200,000Number of Units
67In Business Since
1980* For Current Info See:
Franchise Disclosure Document
Overview
The Archadeck brand
People like to buy from businesses they know and trust
Archadeck is the national leader in custom-built decks largely because we are more aware than our competitors of the importance of a brand to business success. We work hard to ensure that when people think about building decks, they think about Archadeck. A brand sticks in people's minds and tends to create market dominance over the long term.
Of course, in franchising, when we say our brand we also mean your brand as an Archadeck franchisee. Because from day one you enjoy the "halo effect" of the Archadeck brand. Even as a new franchisee you get the competitive advantage of being a "national" player in the "local" league.
As a national brand, we can offer even more to you and your customers: the Archadeck warranty, backed up by a third-party guarantee of job completion. You can relax, sell, and build with confidence knowing:
- you have a unique guarantee standing behind you
- customers are attracted to warranties and feel more comfortable buying
- our warranty is among the best offered by any deck builder
One more thing. The home-remodeling industry has the worst customer-satisfaction record of any industry. Bad news? Not for Archadeck. Our brand stands as a seal of quality, because we're one of the few businesses in our industry with a reputation for high-quality work and customer service. As an Archadeck franchisee you can feel proud to be one of the "good guys" in a "bad guy" industry.
Products & Services
Working with our franchisees, we provide the systems, tools, training, and drafting services for the construction of high-quality custom-made decks and other outdoor living structures, including:
- screened porches
- sun rooms
- pool and spa decks
- gazebos
- pergolas
- open porches and loggias
- arbors
- privacy screens
- fencing
- planters
- benches
- latticework
- ramps and walkways
- docks
- garden structures
Training & Support
As an Archadeck franchisee you get the very best: all the tools you need for success, including complete training in how to sell our products, and unwavering, ongoing franchise support for as long as you're in business with us. Come as you are, whatever your background, and emerge as a fully qualified franchisee of Archadeck, one of the top franchises in the U.S. and the world.
We teach you everything you need to know
Our excellent, comprehensive training means that before making your first sales call, you get a thorough grounding in the business:
- a four-week course (Monday to Friday) at our training center in Richmond, Virginia
- 10 days of field training in your office
- ongoing training for as long as you're an Archadeck franchisee
There's more. The Archadeck Drafting Department reviews your first 10 designs, providing you with vital feedback. This means your very first designs will be at the fully professional level, and you get to learn by doing—while charging for it. You can feel confident about your designs from the start, and your customers will perceive you as being smart, professional, and creative (which, of course, you are!).
Why Archadeck?
We've been creating experts since 1984 (the year we began franchising) and would take pleasure in helping you become one.
As an Archadeck franchisee you're never on your own
When you're trained as an Archadeck franchisee, you're not left to sink or swim. After your initial training, our experts are ready to answer your questions and offer advice at any time. You can be confident knowing you have a lifeline if you hit a snag or problem.
You can also tap the knowledge of your fellow Archadeck franchisees for their experience and tips. A special online network lets all Archadeck franchisees share solutions and ideas—people using exactly the same tools and methods you are, which makes their advice 100% relevant. You also get a sense of community and mutual support from fellow entrepreneurs who are not your competitors. You're really not alone out there.
Are You a Good Fit for Archadeck?
To become a successful Archadeck franchisee, you don't need:
- any background in carpentry or construction
- any background in marketing, sales, or advertising
- prior experience as an entrepreneur
- to lease commercial or office space until your business expands enough to need it (a home office works fine for the first two years)
To become a successful Archadeck franchisee, you do need:
- the initiative, drive, work ethic, and customer focus of a successful entrepreneur
- a relatively modest amount of startup capital
- a willingness to learn and use the Archadeck operating systems
- a willingness to keep your skills up to date and to share your knowledge with other Archadeck franchisees
