Archadeck Outdoor Living franchise cost 2026: $215K–$239K
The 2026 Archadeck Outdoor Living FDD puts the estimated initial investment at $215,400 to $239,300 (Item 7, p. 24). It lists a $59,500 initial franchise fee and a royalty of 3.5%. Item 19 reports average gross revenue of $2,024,296 (period: 2024 calendar year).
Quick answer. The 2026 Archadeck Outdoor Living FDD puts the estimated initial investment at $215,400 to $239,300 (Item 7, p. 24). It lists a $59,500 initial franchise fee and a royalty of 3.5%. Item 19 reports average gross revenue of $2,024,296 (period: 2024 calendar year).
Key takeaways
- Estimated initial investment: $215,400 to $239,300 (Item 7, p. 24).
- The largest single line is "Start-up Expenses and Working Capital for First Year" at $80,000 to $85,000 (Item 7, p. 24).
- Initial franchise fee: $59,500 (Item 5, p. 17).
- Royalty: 3.5% · Percentage of Gross Sales; 6.5% on $0 to $1,000,000; 5.5% over $1,000,000 to $2,000,000; 4.5% over $2,000,000 to $3,000,000; 3.5% over $3,000,000 (Item 6, p. 19).
- Item 19: average gross revenue of $2,024,296 (Item 19, p. 47). Sales are not profit.
- Outlets on file in Item 20 went from 70 at the start of 2023 to 113 at the end of 2025 (Item 20).
Estimated initial investment (Item 7)
Item 7 of the 2026 FDD lists the following ranges. These are the franchisor's estimates, not quotes for any specific location.
| Line | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Start-up Advertising for First Year | $60,000 | $75,000 |
| Computer Hardware and Software | $3,900 | $4,800 |
| Franchise Fee | $59,500 | $59,500 |
| Guarantee Fund Initial Contribution | $5,000 | $5,000 |
| Tools and Equipment | $1,000 | $2,500 |
| Travel and Living Expenses While Training | $6,000 | $7,500 |
| Start-up Expenses and Working Capital for First Year | $80,000 | $85,000 |
| Total | $215,400 | $239,300 |
Fees (Items 5 and 6)
| Fee | Amount | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Initial Franchise Fee | $59,500 | — |
| SoftPlan software | $2,000 | — |
| Guarantee Fund Contribution | $5,000 | — |
| National Branding & Marketing Fee | 1.5% | 1.5% · Percentage of Gross Sales; capped at $30,000 per calendar year |
| Royalty | 3.5% | 3.5% · Percentage of Gross Sales; 6.5% on $0 to $1,000,000; 5.5% over $1,000,000 to $2,000,000; 4.5% over $2,000,000 to $3,000,000; 3.5% over $3,000,000 |
| Minimum Royalty | $2,000 | Per month during March through November, beginning in the second full calendar year following the Operational Start Date |
| Individual Advertising Investment | $50,000 | Per Territory per year; $80,000 per calendar year for two contiguous Territories, plus $20,000 for each additional contiguous Territory |
| Digital Marketing Fee | $300 | Per month |
| NGC Contribution | 0.1% | 0.1% · Percentage of Gross Sales until NGC account reaches $15,000, then 0.10% |
| Technology Fee | $350 | Per month |
| Bookkeeping Services Fee | $350 | Per month for 5 hours of support; additional support currently $55 per hour, up to $100 per hour |
| Construction Drawing Services | $90 | Per hour; structural services currently $140 per hour, up to $200; sales drawings currently $90 per hour, up to $140 |
| Transfer Fee | $10,000 | $10,000 or 3% of total purchase price related to the transfer, whichever is higher |
| Late Payment and Interest Charges | $200 | Per late payment, plus interest of 1.5% per month or highest legal rate |
| Insufficient Funds Fee | $10 | Per occurrence, plus fees and expenses incurred |
| Supplier Approval | $500 | Per request |
| Seminars, Conventions or Programs | $500 | Per person, plus actual cost of materials |
| Additional Assistance | $500 | Per person per day, plus related travel expenses |
Financial performance (Item 19)
These figures are reported by the franchisor. Read the population, period and basis before comparing them with anything else, and remember that gross sales are not profit.
| Metric | Statistic | Value | Period | Who is counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross Revenue | average | $2,024,296 | 2024 calendar year | Not stated in our record |
| Gross Revenue | reported | $402,451 | 2024 calendar year | Not stated in our record |
| Gross Revenue | reported | $7,727,027 | 2024 calendar year | Not stated in our record |
| Residential Projects Average Contract Sales Price | average | $45,484 | 12 months ending September 30, 2025 | Not stated in our record |
| Aggregate System Gross Sales | reported | $95,585,008 | Fiscal year ending September 30, 2025 | Not stated in our record |
| Gross Sales | average | $1,121,450 | 12 months ending September 30, 2025 | Not stated in our record |
Outlets (Item 20)
| Year | Outlet type | Start of year | End of year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | company-owned | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | franchised | 70 | 84 |
| 2024 | company-owned | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | franchised | 84 | 106 |
| 2025 | company-owned | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | franchised | 106 | 113 |
Calculated: net change in outlets 2023–2025 = end of 2025 (113) − start of 2023 (70) = +43. Outlet counts describe the size of the system, not how individual owners performed.
Questions to bring to your own research
- Which Item 7 lines depend most on your local rent, buildout and labor costs?
- Which fees in Item 6 are fixed, and which rise with sales or at renewal?
- Which units are included in the Item 19 figures, and which are excluded?
- What do current and former franchisees say about the time it took to open and the costs they actually paid?
Sources and method
Every figure above comes from the Archadeck Outdoor Living 2026 Franchise Disclosure Document and was checked against the document by a reviewer before it appeared on Franopolis. Figures marked "Calculated" are Franopolis arithmetic, with the formula shown. This entry is not investment, legal or tax advice, and it does not rank or recommend any franchise.
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