How much does a Archadeck Outdoor Living franchise cost?

The FDD lists a total initial investment of about $215,400–$239,300, including a $59,500 initial franchise fee.

Is a Archadeck Outdoor Living franchise worth it?

It depends on the numbers, not the pitch. Archadeck Outdoor Living scores B on disclosure honesty, carries about 8% of sales in ongoing fees. Get the real owner take-home before you sign.

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The real numbers on owning a Archadeck Outdoor Living franchise

Outdoor Living Construction Sales and Service · FDD 2026 · from public state filings

BDisclosure honesty

This franchisor discloses earnings (Item 19) — but read how.

★★★★☆ FranchiseValidate transparency rating: 4/5

Investment

$215,400–$239,300

Total fees

8% of sales

Outlets

112

Closure signals

0 ceased, 9 terminated

Lawsuits

Is Archadeck Outdoor Living worth it? How it compares to 131 similar franchises

Ongoing fees	8% of sales	lower than most (median 8%)
Startup cost	from $215,400	pricier than 65% of peers
Disclosure honesty	Grade B	more honest than 81% of other franchises franchises
Closure rate	0.0% of outlets	better than most (median 1.8%)
Disclosed lawsuits	0	fewer than most

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What their own earnings claim actually says

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Failure & turnover reality (Item 20)

9 terminations in 2025; 7 ceased operations historical. 5 transfers recent year.

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Archadeck Outdoor Living franchise — frequently asked

How much does a Archadeck Outdoor Living franchise cost?: The FDD lists a total initial investment of about $215,400–$239,300, including a $59,500 initial franchise fee.
How much do Archadeck Outdoor Living franchise owners make?: Discloses average gross sales by franchisee tier, benchmarking study with expense breakdowns, average contract prices by project type. Cherry-picks franchisees operational full year; excludes new/ceased operations. We grade this disclosure B for honesty.
What is the Archadeck Outdoor Living franchise failure rate?: 9 terminations in 2025; 7 ceased operations historical. 5 transfers recent year.
Is a Archadeck Outdoor Living franchise worth it?: It depends on the numbers, not the pitch. Archadeck Outdoor Living scores B on disclosure honesty, carries about 8% of sales in ongoing fees. Get the real owner take-home before you sign.

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Source: WI DFI Franchise Registration (2026). FranchiseValidate is independent and not affiliated with Archadeck Outdoor Living or its franchisor. Figures are extracted from the franchisor's own public disclosure document; verify against the current FDD before any decision.