If you are looking for information on the Deck Medic franchise business opportunity, Deck Medic franchises or Deck Medic franchising, then you have come to the right place.
Since 1990 Deck Medic has established itself as the number one outdoor wood restoration company in the Chicagoland area. We have spent the last 27 years developing our own line of wood care products, professional wood care processes, proprietary business software, and a successful business plan for marketing our business.
In 2012 we decided that the best way to provide our excellent service to more customers is by offering franchise opportunities. We feel that franchisees, instead of employees, will allow us to grow while still providing the level of customer commitment we have built our reputation on.
Our ability to offer a high quality product while still providing excellent customer service has led to our continued success and will fuel our growth into the future.
Production: Training on our Professional 5-Step Wood Restoration Process & our 3-Step Maintenance Process will take two weeks working with one of our training teams at one of our training franchises.
Sales: Estimating and sales training will initially take place in one of our training locations during the two weeks of training with follow up training in the franchises owners territory once they have begun marketing.
This will include how to use our estimating software which is provided by Deck Medic along with a tablet & printer to print estimates in the sales vehicles.
Business Management: We will assist you in all facets of your new business and give you all the tools you will need for success. We will teach you how to start your company and run it effectively as an owner operator or semi-passive owner.
This will include how to run the job sites, scheduling, payroll, bill paying, invoicing, dealing with customer and solving employee issues.
Our typical marketing consists of, but is certainly not limited to:
Seasonal Business: The most popular reason to own a Deck Medic Franchise! Northern Franchises usually only work 8 months a year. Middle states or areas like Denver with mild winters may work 10 months a year. It’s only the far Southern states that will have the choice to work year round.
You Control Your Income: This is a business where what you put into it equals what you get out of it. The more you spend on marketing leads to how many jobs you get. The more you invest in vehicles and equipment equals how many jobs you get done. The better job you do hiring and training your work force,motivating them to do quality work each day and incentivizing them to come back each season helps your profit levels. Even if you only work 8 months a year you can still earn more than you can at many full-time jobs that only give you 2 weeks off each year.
Family Time: This is a business that allows you the freedom and flexibility to schedule in some personal or family time as needed.
Deck Staining & Wood Repair: It’s what we are best known for. Our Professional 5-Step Restoration Process and the proprietary cleaners & stains we use sets us apart from the competition. If you (or one of your employees) are handy there will be potential to increase your profit per job by offering to repair any damaged or rotten boards.
More Than Just Decks: Our processes and products work great cleaning & staining fences, play sets, pergolas, gazebos, wood furniture and all types of outdoor wood surfaces.
Hardscape Surfaces: In addition to wood restoration we offer concrete and paver patio cleaning and sealing.
Cleaning Surfaces: Our Pro Mold Cleaner is an excellent cleaner on house siding and composite decking materials.
Commercial Property Management: Another great revenue source would be to work with commercial businesses as well as property management companies.These types of projects generally are larger compared to working with individual home owners and can really add to the bottom line.
The information presented may have changed since first published. We recommend that you always verify fees, investment amounts and offers with the business opportunity directly prior to making a decision to invest.
1. What training and ongoing support do you provide?
You want to know what happens after you pay the initial fee. A strong franchisor provides comprehensive pre-opening training, site-selection help, operational playbooks, and continuous assistance with marketing, technology, and supply chains.
2. What is the total initial investment, and did actual startup costs match the estimates in Item 7 of the FDD?
The Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) lists estimated startup costs in Item 7, but real-world expenses can run higher. Asking how closely current owners tracked to these estimates reveals if you need extra working capital or if hidden fees exist.
3. How do royalties and local/national marketing fees impact profitability?
You need to understand ongoing financial obligations-such as monthly royalty percentages and ad fund contributions-and evaluate whether the brand value and support justify cutting into your profit margins.
4. What are the common challenges new franchisees face, and how do you help them overcome them?
Transparent franchisors will openly discuss real hurdles like local competition, tight labor markets, or supply chain bottlenecks, and show you the exact playbook or field support they offer to solve them as well as allowing you to speak with other franchisees.
5. How many franchise locations have closed or left the system in the past few years, and why?
High turnover, store closures, or quiet franchise exits are major red flags. This question measures system stability, territory health, and whether the corporate team addresses struggling owners or lets them fail.
