Critter Control
Wildlife management, pest control- 2022 Franchise 500 Rank
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N/RNot ranked last year
- Initial investment
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$71K - $199K
- Units as of 2020
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107
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Serving the industry since 1983, Critter Control is one of the more popular wildlife control services in the United States. It began franchising in 1987 after seeing initial success. The company’s skillful professionals respond to various issues involving pests and nuisance wildlife every day, including raccoons, bats, opossums, rodents, and more. The Critter Control franchise has perfected safe, effective, and humane methods of resolving related problems for their countless residential and commercial clients over the decades.
Critter Control’s success lies in its team of biologists, highly trained and qualified wildlife control technicians, and, of course, its franchisees, who are the driving force behind the company’s exponential growth over the years.
Why You May Want to Start a Critter Control Franchise
Critter Control is a pioneer in the urban wildlife management market and has established a nationwide presence, despite its rising number of direct competitors.
Franchisees may receive comprehensive support from the franchisor in order to help sustain them in their operations. From communications to marketing and more, franchisees will get all the help they need to start on the right foot and keep going.
The company is looking for franchisees with a preference for outgoing, results-driven applicants with experience in sales, marketing, management, or interest in wildlife management. It would help if the individual was motivated to perform in a highly competitive industry.
What Might Make Critter Control a Good Choice?
To be part of the Critter Control franchise team, you should make sure you’re financially ready for an initial investment, which will include a franchise fee and other potential startup fees. Financing may also be available to qualified applicants through Critter Control’s parent company, Rollins Incorporated. They have also partnered with third-party sources to help with startup costs, equipment finance, and inventory finance.
除了军事和折扣给活跃honorably discharged veterans, franchisees may also be entitled to the same privileges if they meet specific experience-related criteria. There’s no experience requirement, but any general experience in the field could be an advantage.
How to Open Your Own Critter Control Franchise
As you look at buying a franchise with Critter Control, make sure you take time to explore the opportunity. Research the brand and your local area to see if a franchise would do well in your community. While competition is healthy, too much of it may not allow for the most possible growth.
After filling out the Request Information form, you will receive the company’s Franchise Disclosure Document. After reading the Franchise Disclosure Document thoroughly, the franchise application process begins. You will be oriented on the business while the team evaluates your credit and financial readiness to own a franchise.
Once everything checks out, the franchise team will assist you in local market planning and invite you to discovery day at their headquarters in Atlanta, Georgia, where you can meet with other franchisees.
There will be an operations interview, and then you may sign the franchise agreement and pay the initial fees. The Critter Control team will then schedule you for training and assist with everything needed to set up your Critter Control franchise. Support, however, will be ongoing throughout your operations.
Company Overview
About Critter Control
- Industry
- Maintenance
- Related Categories
- Pest Control,Miscellaneous Maintenance Businesses
- Founded
- 1983
- Parent Company
- Critter Control
- Leadership
- J.C. Canty, Franchise Sales Manager
- Corporate Address
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2170 Piedmont Rd. N.E.
Atlanta, GA 30324
- Social
Business Overview
- Franchising Since
- 1987(36 years)
- # of employees at HQ
- 5
- Where seeking
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This company is offering new franchisees worldwide.
This company is offering new franchisees in the following US states:
- # of Units
- 107(as of 2020)
Information for Franchisees
这是你需要知道你是否感兴趣in opening a Critter Control franchise.
Financial Requirements & Ongoing Fees
Here’s what you can expect to spend to start the business and what ongoing fees the franchisor charges throughout the life of the business.
- Initial Franchise Fee
- $54,875 - $91,900
- Initial Investment
- $70,900 - $199,475
- Veteran Incentives
- 5% off franchise fee
- Royalty Fee
- 7%
- Ad Royalty Fee
- 1%
- Term of Agreement
- 7 years
- Is franchise term renewable?
- Yes
Financing Options
franchisees.
- In-House Financing
- Critter Control offers in-house financing to cover the following: franchise fee, startup costs, equipment, inventory, accounts receivable, payroll
- Third Party Financing
- Critter Control has relationships with third-party sources which offer financing to cover the following: startup costs, equipment, inventory
Training & Support Offered
Franchisors offer initial training programs and a variety of ongoing support options to help franchisees run their businesses.
- On-The-Job Training
- 40 hours
- Classroom Training
- 20 hours
- Ongoing Support
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Purchasing Co-opsNewsletterMeetings & ConventionsToll-Free LineGrand OpeningOnline SupportSecurity & Safety ProceduresField OperationsProprietary SoftwareFranchisee Intranet Platform
- Marketing Support
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Co-op AdvertisingAd TemplatesNational MediaRegional AdvertisingSocial MediaSEOWebsite DevelopmentEmail Marketing
Operations
Additional details about running this franchise.
- Is absentee ownership allowed?
- No
- Can this franchise be run from home/mobile unit?
- Yes
- Can this franchise be run part time?
- No
- # of employees required to run
- 1
- Are exclusive territories available?
- Yes
Interested in ownership opportunities like Critter Control? Request a free consultation with a Franchise Advisor now.
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