Dry-B-Lo vs Archadeck Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Dry-B-Lo Franchise
Archadeck Franchise
Investment $65,700 - $147,500$75,950 - $103,550
Franchise Fee $15,000 - $25,000$49,500
Royalty Fee 7.5%3%-6%
Advertising Fee -1.5%
Year Founded 19931980
Year Franchised 19971984
Term Of Agreement 5 years8 years
Term Of Agreement 5 years8 years
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements
 
Dry-B-Lo Franchise
Archadeck Franchise
Experience
  • General business experience

  • General business experience
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    Financing Options
     
    Dry-B-Lo Franchise
    Archadeck Franchise
      In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
    Franchise Fees No/NoYes/No
    Start-up Costs No/NoNo/Yes
    Equipment No/YesNo/Yes
    Inventory No/NoNo/Yes
    Receivables No/NoYes/No
    Payroll No/NoYes/No

    Training & Support
     
    Dry-B-Lo Franchise
    Archadeck Franchise
    Training - Classroom Training: 116 hours Additional Training: Additional training
    Support Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperativesNewsletter Meetings/Conventions Toll-Free Line Grand Opening Online Support Field Operations Site Selection Franchisee Intranet Platform
    Marketing Co-op advertising, Ad slicks, National media, Regional advertisingAd Templates National Media Regional Advertising Social media SEO Website development Email marketing Loyalty program/app
    Operations Franchise can be run from home.

    21% of all franchisees own more than one unit

    Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 4 - 5

    Absentee ownership of franchise is NOT 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
     
    Dry-B-Lo Franchise
    Archadeck Franchise
    US Expansion -Yes
    Canada Expansion NoNo
    International Expansion NoYes

    Company Overviews

    About Dry-B-Lo

    Grant Moore's family had spent a lot of time and money building a deck and pouring concrete underneath it, but the area below was useless whenever it rained because water poured in. Moore knew there must be a way to keep the space below the deck dry. After working with an engineering firm for two years, Moore developed a drainage system that would not leak or collect debris. He filed patents and in 1993 founded Dry-B-Lo International Inc. to install his patented system of channels. This system, which is installed below a raised deck, helps convert a wet, unusable space into a dry, outdoor living space.

    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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