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Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Critter Control vs Mitex including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.
Start-Up Costs and Fees |
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Investment | $70,900 - $199,475 | N/A |
Franchise Fee | $54,875 - $91,900 | N/A |
Royalty Fee | 7% | - |
Advertising Fee | 1% | - |
Year Founded | 1983 | - |
Year Franchised | 1987 | - |
Term Of Agreement | 10 years | - |
Term Of Agreement | 10 years | - |
Renewal Fee | - | - |
Business Experience Requirements |
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Experience | - | - |
Financing Options |
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In-House/3rd Party | In-House/3rd Party | |
Franchise Fees | No/Yes | -/- |
Start-up Costs | No/Yes | -/- |
Equipment | No/Yes | -/- |
Inventory | No/Yes | -/- |
Receivables | No/No | -/- |
Payroll | No/No | -/- |
Training & Support |
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Training | Classroom Training: 5 days Additional Training: At existing franchise locations | - |
Support | Purchasing Co-ops Newsletter Meetings/Conventions Grand Opening Online Support Security/Safety Procedures Field Operations | - |
Marketing | Co-op Advertising Ad Templates National Media Regional Advertising | - |
Operations |
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)
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Expansion Plans |
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US Expansion | Yes | - |
Canada Expansion | Yes | - |
International Expansion | Yes | - |
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.
We are the pioneers and by far # 1 in Mattress Hygienic. MITex offers two concepts: Mattress Cleaning and DRY Extension Carpet Cleaning. Both Systems are very effective and could be worked seperate or in combination.