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Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Archadeck vs PuroSystems including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.
Start-Up Costs and Fees |
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Investment | $75,950 - $103,550 | $81,500 - $122,400 |
Franchise Fee | $49,500 | $35,000 |
Royalty Fee | 3%-6% | 8-10% |
Advertising Fee | 1.5% | - |
Year Founded | 1980 | 1986 |
Year Franchised | 1984 | 1991 |
Term Of Agreement | 8 years | 20 years |
Term Of Agreement | 8 years | 20 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 | No/Yes |
Start-up Costs | No/Yes | No/No |
Equipment | No/Yes | No/Yes |
Inventory | No/Yes | No/No |
Receivables | Yes/No | No/No |
Payroll | Yes/No | No/No |
Training & Support |
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Training | Classroom Training: 116 hours Additional Training: Additional training | - |
Support | Newsletter Meetings/Conventions Toll-Free Line Grand Opening Online Support Field Operations Site Selection Franchisee Intranet Platform | - |
Marketing | Ad Templates National Media Regional Advertising Social media SEO Website development Email marketing Loyalty program/app | - |
Operations |
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 | - |
Canada Expansion | No | No |
International Expansion | Yes | No |
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.