Critter Control Inc.

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At a Glance

Products & Services: Urban/rural wildlife management

Number of Locations: 118

Total Investment: $12.75K - 80.5K

Founded: 1983

Began Franchising: 1987

Private Owned

About Critter Control Inc.

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.

Franchise Units

Year	U.S.	Canadian	International	Company Owned
2011	113	2	0	3
2010	114	2	0	0
2009	114	2	0	1
2008	115	2	0	1

Where Seeking Franchisees: Franchisor is seeking new franchise units throughout the U.S. and Canada.

Startup Costs, Ongoing Fees and Financing

Total Investment: $12,750 - $80,500
Franchise Fee: $5,000 - $47,000
Ongoing Royalty Fee: 7%
Term of Franchise Agreement: 10 years, renewable

Financing Type	In-House	Third Party
Franchise Fee
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Equipment
Inventory
Accounts Receivable
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How This Franchise Supports Franchisees

Training: Available at headquarters: 1 week. At Columbus, OH or Fort Lauderdale, FL franchisees' locations and annual conferences

Ongoing Support: Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperatives,

Marketing Support: Co-op advertising, Ad slicks, National media, Regional advertising,

Other marketing support: National call center, sporting event sponsorship