Archadeck vs 5 Day Kitchens Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Archadeck vs 5 Day Kitchens including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees

 
Archadeck Franchise
5 Day Kitchens Franchise
Investment $75,950 - $103,550$88,100 - $375,600
Franchise Fee $49,500$27,000 - $95,000
Royalty Fee 3%-6%4 - 5% Sliding Scale
Advertising Fee 1.5%-
Year Founded 19802008
Year Franchised 19842012
Term Of Agreement 8 years-
Term Of Agreement 8 years-
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements

 
Archadeck Franchise
5 Day Kitchens Franchise
Experience
  • General business experience
  • -

    Financing Options

     
    Archadeck Franchise
    5 Day Kitchens Franchise
      In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
    Franchise Fees Yes/NoYes/Yes
    Start-up Costs No/YesNo/Yes
    Equipment No/YesNo/Yes
    Inventory No/YesNo/Yes
    Receivables Yes/NoNo/Yes
    Payroll Yes/NoNo/Yes

    Training & Support

     
    Archadeck Franchise
    5 Day Kitchens Franchise
    Training Classroom Training: 116 hours Additional Training: Additional training

    Available at headquarters: 5 Days Corporate University. At franchisee's location: As needed. Sales training, 2 days; Operations & startup training, 3 days; Installation training: 5 days

    Support Newsletter Meetings/Conventions Toll-Free Line Grand Opening Online Support Field Operations Site Selection Franchisee Intranet Platform

    Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand Opening, Internet, Field Operations/Evaluations, Purchasing Cooperatives, Lease Negotiation

    Marketing Ad Templates National Media Regional Advertising Social media SEO Website development Email marketing Loyalty program/app

    Ad slicks, Regional Advertising, Brochures, Catalogs, Coupons/Rebates, Direct Mailers, Emails, Promotional Items, Radio Ads, Site Signs, Television Ads, Trade Show Exhibits, Videos, Website, Displays, Mobile Showrooms, Vehicle Wraps

    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.

    10% of all franchisees own more than one unit. Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 3. Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (100% of current franchisees are owner/operators).


    Expansion Plans

     
    Archadeck Franchise
    5 Day Kitchens Franchise
    US Expansion YesYes
    Canada Expansion NoNo
    International Expansion YesYes

    Company Overviews

    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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    About 5 Day Kitchens

    We have been informed by 5 Day Kitchens that they are no longer offering franchises.