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Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Critter Control vs PestNow 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 | $93,650 - $223,300 |
Franchise Fee | $54,875 - $91,900 | $35,000 |
Royalty Fee | 7% | 7% |
Advertising Fee | 1% | 1% Nat'l+ up to 4% local |
Year Founded | 1983 | 1995 |
Year Franchised | 1987 | 2010 |
Term Of Agreement | 10 years | 5 years +5+5+5 |
Term Of Agreement | 10 years | 5 years +5+5+5 |
Renewal Fee | - | - |
Business Experience Requirements |
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Experience | - | Qualified candidates have the skills, the drive, and the capital to operate a uniquely positioned, professionally supported pest control business. Could this be you? To join the PestNow Pest Services Franchise System, you don't need to have a background in pest control. While we welcome the opportunity to work with current pest control professionals, our system is designed to work for anyone interested in this opportunity – as long as they are able to obtain and maintain the proper licensing requirements. |
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 | 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.
Interested in joining a system that has the right industry focus and knowledge base to help you grow your business to its full potential? With the innovative support system provided by PestNow - including our unmatched call center and back office support - you can really be in business the day you open your doors. To join the PestNow pest services franchise system, you don't need to have a background in pest control. While we welcome the opportunity to work with current pest control professionals, our system is designed to work for anyone interested in this opportunity - as long as they are able to obtain and maintain the proper licensing requirements. We are looking for qualified candidates who have the skills, the drive, and the capital to operate a uniquely positioned, professionally supported pest control business. Could this be you? For more information on the many benefits of the PestNow franchise program contact us at 877.Bug.B.Gone (877.284.2466) or [email protected]