MosquitoNix vs Critter Control Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of MosquitoNix vs Critter Control including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
MosquitoNix Franchise
Critter Control Franchise
Investment $25,000 - $100,000$70,900 - $199,475
Franchise Fee $2,500 - $25,000$54,875 - $91,900
Royalty Fee 6%7%
Advertising Fee 1%1%
Year Founded 20031983
Year Franchised 20041987
Term Of Agreement 10 years10 years
Term Of Agreement 10 years10 years
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements
 
MosquitoNix Franchise
Critter Control Franchise
Experience
  • General business experience
  • Marketing skills
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    Financing Options
     
    MosquitoNix Franchise
    Critter Control Franchise
      In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
    Franchise Fees Yes/NoNo/Yes
    Start-up Costs No/NoNo/Yes
    Equipment No/NoNo/Yes
    Inventory No/NoNo/Yes
    Receivables No/NoNo/No
    Payroll No/NoNo/No

    Training & Support
     
    MosquitoNix Franchise
    Critter Control Franchise
    Training -Classroom Training: 5 days Additional Training: At existing franchise locations
    Support Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperatives, Call Center

    We will be there to assist you with every facet of your center opening including locating your center, design of your space, pre-opening marketing plan, purchasing and inventory set up, training, office systems, installations, schedules and sales calls.

    		Purchasing Co-ops Newsletter Meetings/Conventions Grand Opening Online Support Security/Safety Procedures Field Operations
    Marketing Co-op advertising, Ad slicks, Regional advertisingCo-op Advertising Ad Templates National Media Regional Advertising
    Operations 0% of all franchisees own more than one unit

    Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 10

    Absentee ownership of franchise is NOT allowed. (100% of current franchisees are owner/operators)

    		 Franchise can be run from home.

    8% of all franchisees own more than one unit

    Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 1- 3

    Absentee ownership allowed. (100% of current franchisees are owner/operators)

    Expansion Plans
     
    MosquitoNix Franchise
    Critter Control Franchise
    US Expansion YesYes
    Canada Expansion NoYes
    International Expansion YesYes

    Company Overviews

    About MosquitoNix

    MosquitoNix franchises are great businesses. We have spent several years perfecting and proving our business model in several markets around the country. Profitability may be a key factor in our franchise partner's success, but customer service and relationships are what drives us.MosquitoNix 01 We have an incredible 97% customer retention rate. With over 20,000 systems installed we are very proud that our customers choose to renew their mosquito control programs year-after-year. We've been able to achieve this by providing first-class training and follow-up support to our franchise operators and the staff on the front lines. Recently, we've opened up new franchise opportunities in a variety of markets. Our focus is on business owners who already have a successful outdoor services company. We have found that by adding a MosquitoNix franchise alongside the existing business, you can increase your sales and profits without adding any NEW customers. And if you add new customers, the potential skyrockets.

    About Critter Control

    While working as a chimney cleaner, Kevin Clark was often asked to remove animals from chimneys. Seeing the need for such services, Clark formed Clark's Critter Control in 1983 to remove animals from attics, decks and other areas for pest control companies.

    Critter Control was incorporated in 1986 to offer businesses and homeowners a variety of wildlife control services. These services include repairing damage made by the animal and performing pest management such as screening vents, installing chimney caps and closing entry holes to make sure animals can't come back. The company also provides on-call services for cities that do not have their own animal control agencies.

    Depending on the size of the territory in which your franchise is located, the initial franchise fee will be between $54,875 and $91,900, which may be discounted if you operated a wildlife and/or pest control business (other than under a Critter Control franchise agreement) prior to the signing of the franchise agreement. The estimated initial investment to begin operation of a Critter Control Franchise ranges from $70,900 to $199,475. This sum does not include the rent for the business location or other real estate costs or the costs of purchasing any existing customer contracts of one or both of our affiliates Trutech, LLC and/or Critter Control Operations, Inc., that may be in the territory assigned to you and that you are required to purchase from such affiliate, which may cost in excess of $250,000. Of your estimated initial investment, between $54,875 and $91,900, plus the cost of purchasing such customer contracts, is payable to the franchisor.
    Veteran Incentives  $5,000 off franchise fee & 100% financing
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