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.
With an average project sale of approximately $43,935 and gross profit margins of approximately 40.5%, average gross revenue for an Archadeck is $2,279,069.
- Modest start-up costs with unlimited growth potential: With a home-based business that requires 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.
Established: 1980
First Franchised: 1985
Franchised Units: 80
Franchisees: 53
Availability in Canada: Yes
** FYI – Please know that the candidate MUST have a contractor’s license in order to qualify for Archadeck in CA, FL, and NV. **
Last Updated: Nov 20, 2025
STANDARD TERRITORY
Standard territory population: 350,000-500,000 (at least 30,000 qualified households)
Cash Investment: $50,000
Total Investment: $120,400 – $139,300
Minimum Net Worth: $250,000
Franchise Fee: $59,500
Discounts: VetFran (15%), or $8,925 off. VetFran IFF = $50,575
Royalty: 6.5% of gross sales with a sliding scale
Ad: 1.5% national advertising royalty of gross sales
Average No. of Employees: 1 to 3
Passive Ownership Allowed: No
Earnings Claims: Yes. Item 19 available in FDD
INTERNATIONAL EXPANSION
International Opportunities: We are primarily focused on North America.
Financial Assistance Provided: No
- Lending is typically offered through a third-party provider.
- Third-party referrals are available.
Site Selection Assistance: N/A (home based)
- Can start from home and eventually grow into a showroom or office, but no site necessary!
Lease Negotiation Assistance: N/A (home based)
Cooperative Advertising: Yes
- You’ll also have co-marketing opportunities with other Empower Brands franchise concepts
Training:
New franchisees attend our three week classroom and field training program at our Richmond, Virginia Training Center. Training is provided in all aspects of the business including:
- marketing and advertising
- sales methodology
- project design
- technology – SoftPlan (CAD-based design software), Business Manager (proprietary pricing software), and QuickBooks
- business and office administration systems
- construction basics – including field training
- production management
The owner typically works normal business hours with primary focus on:
- Sales and marketing
- Client meetings and design appointments
- Business management and financials
- Employee onboarding
- Networking with builders, landscapers, architects, pool companies, and strategic partners for referral business
- Scheduling jobs
- Communication with clients and sub-contractors
- General project management
In most regions of the country, sales and construction of outdoor living spaces are most demanding between the months of February and September – with extremely high volume from March through June. Although this can vary across regions, a typical operator will work approximately 60-70 hours/week building and learning the intricacies of the business operations.
Within no more than six months, we expect you will need a part-time office manager for assistance in management with communication, paperwork, bookkeeping, etc. As the location grows, owners may feel the need to hire either a Sales or construction Manager depending on scale and the franchisee’s strengths.
The general number of employees needed ranges from one (1) to three (3)
Visit the link below to get a glimpse at a day in the life of one of our Archadeck franchisees!
A Day in the Life
Name: Erin Zide
Email: ezide@EmpowerFranchising.com
Phone: 804-332-3476
SEND ALL LEADS TO: leads@empowerfranchising.com
(** FYI – Please know that the candidate MUST have a contractor’s license in order to qualify for Archadeck in CA, FL, and NV. **)
Corporate Address: 2426 Old Brick RD, Glen Allen, VA 23060
Corporate Website: http://www.archadeck.com
Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/ArchadeckCorporate
Use the link below to get a glimpse at our Empower Day – our take on a Confirmation Day. We’d love to see you here soon!
UNITED STATES REFERRAL FEES:
Single Unit Referral Fee: $27,500
Multiple Unit Referral Fee: 40% of the Multi-Unit Initial Franchise Fee
Area/Master Development Referral Fee: Contact Franchisor
Veterans Franchise Referral Fee: $27,500
Resale Unit Referral Fee: $27,500
OUTSIDE THE UNITED STATES REFERRAL FEES:
Single Unit Referral Fee: Contact Franchisor
Multiple Unit Referral Fee: Contact Franchisor
Area/Master Development Referral Fee: Contact Franchisor
Resale Unit Referral Fee: $27,500
* Veteran Discount does NOT impact consultant commissions!