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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 |
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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 | 1980 | 2008 |
Year Franchised | 1984 | 2012 |
Term Of Agreement | 8 years | - |
Term Of Agreement | 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/Yes |
Start-up Costs | No/Yes | No/Yes |
Equipment | No/Yes | No/Yes |
Inventory | No/Yes | No/Yes |
Receivables | Yes/No | No/Yes |
Payroll | Yes/No | No/Yes |
Training & Support |
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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 |
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US Expansion | Yes | Yes |
Canada Expansion | No | No |
International Expansion | Yes | Yes |
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.