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ARCHADECK OUTDOOR LIVING

ARCHADECK OUTDOOR LIVING

ArchaDeck Outdoor Living franchises provide contracting services for designing, constructing, installing, and maintaining outdoor living spaces and environments, including decks, screened porches, gazebos, sunrooms, patios, hardscaping, and related accessories. The business targets primarily owners of single-family homes and residential home builders, operating in exclusive geographic territories. Franchisees follow a proven system for marketing, sales, and construction to enhance residential and commercial outdoor areas.

112locations
$215K–$239K
Since 1980
ServicesGlen Allen, VAEmpower Brands Franchising, LLCwww.archadeck.comDisclaimer

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Franchise Costs

Franchise Fee
$59,500
Initial Investment
$215,400 – $239,300
Royalty Rate
6.50%
Brand Fund
1.50%
Fixed Monthly Fees
$650 – $1,250

6.5% royalty (tiered lower at higher sales) + 1.5% national branding & marketing fee + $300/mo digital marketing fee + $350/mo technology fee (fees may increase)

Financial Performance


Item 19 Financial Performance

Average Gross Revenue
$1,673,607
Median Gross Revenue
$1,121,450
EBITDA Margin
2%
Top Quartile Revenue
$4,067,716
Bottom Quartile Revenue
$434,041
Average Net Profit
$204,559
Average Gross Profit
$813,837
Average EBITDA
$44,892

Data Based On: 55 ARCHADECK Outdoor Living franchisees that operated 93 Territories and were operational for the entire 2025 Fiscal Year Period.

* Average gross revenue and median gross revenue are directly from the 'Total' row of the 'A (1) Combined Multi-Territory and Single-Territory Franchisees' table on page 2. Revenue top quartile is the 'Average' from the 'Greater than $2.4M' sales volume segment in the 'A (1)' table on page 2. Revenue bottom quartile is the 'Average' from the 'Less than $600k' sales volume segment in the 'A (1)' table on page 2. Average gross profit, average EBITDA, EBITDA margin percentage, and average net profit (labeled as 'Average Revenue less Average Costs of Revenue and Average Operating Expenses adjusted for Owner's Related Expenses') are from the 'Part 1: Average Total Revenue Less Average Costs of Revenue and Average Operating Expenses Adjusted for Average Owner's Related Expenses' table on page 3. The average net profit of $204,559 was calculated as EBITDA ($44,892) plus Total Owner Expense ($159,667). The sample size for gross sales data (55 franchisees) differs from the sample size for profit and expense data (40 Reporting Franchisees) on page 3. The poc_number and poc_franchise_count reflect the gross sales data sample as it represents the broader financial performance representation.

Extracted Item 19 Section

Avg. Revenue: $1,673,607

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ARCHADECK OUTDOOR LIVING Franchise Analysis

Demand for outdoor living spaces has exploded post-pandemic, and ArchaDeck has been riding that wave since 1980 with a specialized system for decks, patios, and more. Item 19 finally discloses revenue figures that stand out in home services, while their SBA loan history hints at financing realities many overlook. But with terminations in the mix and an EBITDA margin that raises eyebrows, is this deck worth stacking your chips on?

Item 7 lays out the initial investment at $215,400-$239,300, including a hefty $59,500 franchise fee for exclusive territories and the full ArchaDeck blueprint—from marketing scripts to construction standards. Ongoing fees hit 6.5% royalties (tiered down at scale), 1.5% brand/ad fund, plus fixed $300/month digital marketing and $350/month tech fees that could climb. Item 19 shines here: average gross revenue clocks $1,673,607 with a median of $1,121,450 across existing units, suggesting top performers crush it in residential markets, though that 0% EBITDA margin flags razor-thin profits after expenses—likely tying to labor-heavy builds and material costs.

System metrics paint a steady but not explosive picture: 112 locations, 9 terminations, 5 transfers, and 7 projected new units signal modest growth under parent Empower Brands. SBA data backs viability with 23 loans averaging $255,552 and a low 4.3% default rate, making financing accessible for qualified buyers. For home improvement vets eyeing $1M+ top-line potential in booming suburbs, ArchaDeck delivers proven leads and exclusivity; just brace for fee creep and ensure your crew scales with demand to beat that zero-margin trap.

Analysis based on the 2026 Franchise Disclosure Document. All figures should be independently verified before making investment decisions.

How ARCHADECK OUTDOOR LIVING Compares

Key Insights

  • Higher investment than 87% of Home Improvement franchises
FranchiseInvestmentFeeRoyaltyLocations
ARCHADECK OUTDOOR LIVING
Current
$215K – $239K$60K6.5%112
BUDGET BLINDS$101K – $211K$20K3.5%1,366
Koala Insulation$195K – $242K$50K6.5%333
Five Star Bath Solutions$162K – $334K$60K6.0%306
CERTA PROPAINTERS$171K – $321K$65KN/A303
FCI$184K – $249K$55K5.0%288
Home Improvement Average
64 franchises
$139K – $246K$51K6.2%

* Comparison based on latest FDD filings. Investment ranges from Item 7, fees from Item 5. Showing top 5 of 64 Home Improvement franchises by location count.

SBA Loan History


Historical SBA 7(a) loan data for ARCHADECK OUTDOOR LIVING franchisees (20132025)

Total Loans
23
Average Loan
$255,552
Total Volume
$5.9M
Default Rate
4.3%

Loans by Year

SBA 7(a) loan activity over time

* Data sourced from SBA 7(a) FOIA loan records. Default rate calculated from charged-off loans.

23 SBA loans on record

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Franchisee Contacts

80 franchisee contacts on file from official FDD filings.

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Due Diligence


Litigation (Item 3)

Franchisee Cases0
No litigation involving franchisees reported

Bankruptcy (Item 4)

Bankruptcy HistoryNo
No bankruptcy history reported

System Health (Item 20)

Franchise system changes reported in the most recent fiscal year

Terminations
9
Non-Renewals
0
Reacquired
0
Ceased Ops
0
Transfers
5
Sold to Franchisees
0
Projected New
7

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Frequently Asked Questions

The total initial investment to open a ARCHADECK OUTDOOR LIVING franchise ranges from $215,400 to $239,300. This includes a franchise fee of $59,500. Ongoing royalty fees are 6.5% of gross sales.