Home Services & Specialty Trades

Archadeck

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.

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Ways to own

Standard franchise

Single unit Not specified Home-based

Money you'll need

Personal cash (liquid capital)

$60,000

Cash or near-cash you contribute yourself

Total project cost

$215,400 – $239,300

Fee, build-out, equipment and early working capital

Net worth required

$100,000

Initial franchise fee

$59,500

Included in total project cost

Ongoing fees

Royalty: 6.5%
Advertising / brand fund: Not disclosed
Other recurring fees: 1.5%
Agreement term: Not disclosed

Your role

Ownership style: Not specified
Expected time: Not disclosed
Home-based: Yes
Staffing: 1-3
Location: Not disclosed

Training and support

Training: Training and support program details: 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, including both recorded and interactive sessions 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. Cost for Training: Included in franchise fee Lodging and airfare included: NO Site Selection Assistance: N/A Lease Negotiation Assistance: N/A Mentor following training: YES Length of mentoring Franchisee: Ongoing Commission payable 5 days post Empower Brands receiving full funds from the client
Ongoing support: Mentoring: YES; Ongoing

Financing information

SBA Franchise Directory: Listed (per source data)

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Brand facts

Founded: 1980
Franchising since: 1985
Franchised units: 74
Company-owned units: 0
Headquarters: Glen Allen, VA

Where it's offered

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About this information

Listing reviewed by our editors on October 13, 2026. Source materials dated September 3, 2026. Figures come from franchisor-provided materials and can change; always confirm against the brand's current Franchise Disclosure Document.

We don't publish revenue, profit or return estimates. If a franchisor provides financial performance information, it appears in Item 19 of its FDD with the context needed to interpret it.

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