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TOP RAIL® vs ARCHADECK Outdoor Living

Franchise Comparison 2026

Both TOP RAIL® and ARCHADECK Outdoor Living are home services franchises. TOP RAIL® requires an investment of $161K – $297K while ARCHADECK Outdoor Living requires $215K – $239K. In terms of revenue, ARCHADECK Outdoor Living reports higher average unit revenue at $1.7M. ARCHADECK Outdoor Living has SBA lending data on file with a 6.3% charge-off rate. FranchiseVerdict rates TOP RAIL® A (Top Quintile) and ARCHADECK Outdoor Living A (Top Quintile).

Investment Range
$161K – $297K
$215K – $239K
Franchise Fee
$60K
$60K
Royalty Rate
blended 7% - 5% of Gross Revenue
6.5%
Average Revenue (Item 19)
$1.2M
$1.7M
SBA Charge-Off Rate
Limited data
6.3% (32 loans)
Total Units
167
113
Unit Growth (YoY)
N/A
N/A
Year Began Franchising
2022
1980
FDD Year
2025
2026