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Critter Control Inc.

2012 Franchise 500
#397
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
Startup Costs
Equipment
Inventory
Accounts Receivable
Payroll

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

Franchise Ranking History

Franchise 500®: #397 (2012), #408 (2011), #271 (2010), #335 (2009), #327 (2008),
Low-Cost: #86 (2012), #95 (2011), #65 (2010), #77 (2009), #75 (2008),
Top Homebased: #77 (2010), #96 (2009), #92 (2008),

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