Archadeck Outdoor Living charges a royalty fee of 6.5% of gross sales (2026 FDD). This ongoing fee is typically paid weekly or monthly to the franchisor for continued use of the brand and support systems.

The total ongoing fee rate for a Archadeck Outdoor Living franchise is approximately 8.0% of gross sales (2026 FDD). This includes the royalty fee, a 1.5% marketing/advertising fund contribution, a $350/month technology fee, and other recurring charges.

Archadeck Outdoor Living has been involved in 0 litigation cases over the past 3 years (2026 FDD). There are no class action lawsuits pending.

No, the Archadeck Outdoor Living franchisor has no bankruptcy filings in their disclosure history (2026 FDD).

Archadeck Outdoor Living offers exclusive territory rights to its franchisees (2026 FDD). The franchise agreement includes encroachment protection, preventing the franchisor from placing another unit in your territory. Online sales are managed by the franchisor, not individual franchisees.

Archadeck Outdoor Living currently operates 112 locations (2026 FDD) (112 franchised, 0 company-owned). The system grew by 5.7% over the past year. The 3-year compound annual growth rate is 17.0%.

The 1-year franchisee turnover rate for Archadeck Outdoor Living is 8.0% (2026 FDD). This includes closures, terminations, non-renewals, and transfers. A lower turnover rate generally indicates higher franchisee satisfaction and system stability.

According to the Archadeck Outdoor Living FDD Item 19 financial performance representation (2026 FDD), the median gross sales per unit is $1.1M (average: $1.7M).

The initial franchise agreement term for Archadeck Outdoor Living is 7 years (2026 FDD). Franchisees can renew 1 time for 5-year periods. The total potential term is 12 years.

Archadeck Outdoor Living's post-termination non-compete clause restricts former franchisees from operating a competing business for 2 years within 10 miles of the former location (2026 FDD).

Yes, Archadeck Outdoor Living's franchise agreement requires mandatory arbitration for dispute resolution (2026 FDD). The agreement includes a jury trial waiver.

Archadeck Outdoor Living provides 130 hours of initial training over approximately 3 weeks (2026 FDD). The cost of training is covered by the franchisor (travel and lodging are typically the franchisee's responsibility). Ongoing field support is provided on a as-needed basis.

Archadeck Outdoor Living does not provide site selection assistance (2026 FDD). Franchisees are responsible for finding and securing their own location. The franchisor also provides technology support and systems.