Archadeck
Yes, we actively support the inclusion and development of minority-owned franchises in the Archadeck system.
Archadeck
2112 W. Laburnum Ave., # 100
Richmond, VA 23727
800#: (800) 722-4668
Tel: (804) 353-6999
Fax: (804) 358-1878
E-mail: franchising@ussi.net
Web Site: www.archadeck.com
Contact: Mr. Pete Wiggins, Vice President
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
Established: 1980
First Franchise: 1984
Franchise Units: 84
Company-Owned Units: 1
Total Units: 85
Distribution:
> North America -- Operations in 27 States, 2 Provinces
> States/Provinces with Greatest Density: 6 in GA, 5 in TX, 4 in NC
Units Owned by Minorities:
>African-American:
>Hispanic:
>Asian-American:
>Native American:
>Other:
Average Number of Employees: 1 FT, 1 PT (FT = Full Time, PT = Part Time)
Space Needs: NA SF; Home Based
(for abbreviations click here)
Financial Requirements
Cash Investment: $46-96K
Total Investment: $46-96K
Average Total Investment: $71K
Minimum Net Worth: $100K
Fees
>Franchise: $28K
>Average Franchise Fee: $28K
>Royalty: 6.5%
>Advertising: 1%
Provide Earning Claim Statement: No
Terms of Contract
Term of Contract (Years): 10/10
Passive Ownership: Discouraged
Area Development Agreements:No
Sub-Franchising Contracts: No
Expand In Territory:Yes
Franchisor Support and Training Provided
Site Selection Assistance:NA
Lease Negotiation Assistance: NA
Cooperative Advertising: No
Franchisee Assoc. / Member: Yes/Yes
Size Of Corporate Staff: 25
On-Going Support: C,D,G,H,I (for an explanation click here)
Training: 20 Business Days in Richmond, VA.; 9 Days On Location.
Specific Minority Program(s) in Place: Although we strongly support the objectives of the NMFI, we do not yet have any specific programs in place at this time.
Franchisor's Specific Expansion Plans
U.S.: All United States
Note: NR = No Response by Franchisor.
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