United States Seamless vs Archadeck Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of United States Seamless vs Archadeck including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
United States Seamless Franchise
Archadeck Franchise
Investment $49,500 - $147,000$75,950 - $103,550
Franchise Fee $8,500$49,500
Royalty Fee Varies3%-6%
Advertising Fee -1.5%
Year Founded 19921980
Year Franchised 19921984
Term Of Agreement 15 years8 years
Term Of Agreement 15 years8 years
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements
 
United States Seamless Franchise
Archadeck Franchise
Experience
  • Industry experience
  • General business experience

  • General business experience
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    Financing Options
     
    United States Seamless Franchise
    Archadeck Franchise
      In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
    Franchise Fees Yes/YesYes/No
    Start-up Costs No/YesNo/Yes
    Equipment Yes/YesNo/Yes
    Inventory No/YesNo/Yes
    Receivables No/YesYes/No
    Payroll No/YesYes/No

    Training & Support
     
    United States Seamless Franchise
    Archadeck Franchise
    Training Annual training Classroom Training: 116 hours Additional Training: Additional training
    Support Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluationsNewsletter Meetings/Conventions Toll-Free Line Grand Opening Online Support Field Operations Site Selection Franchisee Intranet Platform
    Marketing Ad slicksAd 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: 4

    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
     
    United States Seamless Franchise
    Archadeck Franchise
    US Expansion -Yes
    Canada Expansion NoNo
    International Expansion NoYes

    Company Overviews

    About United States Seamless

    United States Seamless was founded in 1991 and began franchising in 1992. It has more than 100 franchised territories and is based in Fargo, North Dakota.

    About Archadeck

    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.

    Veteran Incentives  15% off franchise fee (30% off in May and November)
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