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Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Renovation Professionals vs Archadeck including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.
Start-Up Costs and Fees |
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Investment | $28,500 - $50,980 | $75,950 - $103,550 |
Franchise Fee | $24,500 | $49,500 |
Royalty Fee | 4% | 3%-6% |
Advertising Fee | - | 1.5% |
Year Founded | 1997 | 1980 |
Year Franchised | 2002 | 1984 |
Term Of Agreement | 5 years | 8 years |
Term Of Agreement | 5 years | 8 years |
Renewal Fee | - | - |
Business Experience Requirements |
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Experience | - | |
Financing Options |
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In-House/3rd Party | In-House/3rd Party | |
Franchise Fees | Yes/No | Yes/No |
Start-up Costs | No/No | No/Yes |
Equipment | No/No | No/Yes |
Inventory | No/No | No/Yes |
Receivables | No/No | Yes/No |
Payroll | No/No | Yes/No |
Training & Support |
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Training | Online training | Classroom Training: 116 hours Additional Training: Additional training |
Support | Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperatives | Newsletter Meetings/Conventions Toll-Free Line Grand Opening Online Support Field Operations Site Selection Franchisee Intranet Platform |
Marketing | Ad slicks, Regional advertising | Ad Templates National Media Regional Advertising Social media SEO Website development Email marketing Loyalty program/app |
Operations |
Franchise can be run from home. 0% of all franchisees own more than one unit Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 1 Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (100% of current franchisees are owner/operators) |
Franchise can be run from home. International franchisees required to buy multiple units/master licenses; 5% of all franchisees own more than one unit Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 1 - 3 Absentee ownership of franchise allowed. |
Expansion Plans |
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US Expansion | Yes | Yes |
Canada Expansion | No | No |
International Expansion | No | Yes |
Founded by Erich and April Weber in 1997, Renovation Professionals� is an innovative residential, commercial, and facilities management services company with a successful business record and a very ambitious goal � to create the most desirable product at competitive prices while delivering a standard of communication and excellence not seen in the remodeling and services industries. The Webers developed a highly professional, multi-step business system that focuses on superior client service, controlled tracking of daily business operations, and overall enhanced communications between client and service technician and construction personel.
At Archadeck, we fully understand that your success leads to our success. So our team is fully committed to whatever it takes to support you and your goals as a business owner. And by being part of the Outdoor Living Brands family of franchise companies, this support system expands exponentially. You’ll have access to responsive support from a team of business professionals in all the key disciplines you’ll need.
We offer:
-Lead Generation
-Marketing Support
-Customer Loyalty and Retention
-Technology Platform
-Franchise Partner Network
Serving homeowners and builders throughout the United States, Japan and the United Kingdom.