Truly Nolen
At a Glance
Products & Services: Pest/termite control & lawn care
Number of Locations: 86
Total Investment: $13.2K - 250K
Founded: 1938
Began Franchising: 1996
About Truly Nolen
Truly Nolen was founded in 1938 by Truly David Nolen. It incorporated in 1960 and began franchising in 1996. Based in Tucson, Arizona, the company is family owned. Existing pest control or lawn care businesses can purchase conversion franchises.Franchise Units
| Year | U.S. | Canadian | International | Company Owned |
| 2009 | 12 | 3 | -- | 71 |
Where Seeking Franchisees: Franchisor is seeking new franchise units in the following states:
Alaska, Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Iowa, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Maryland, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Mississippi, Montana, Nebraska, North Carolina, North Dakota, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, Nevada, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, United States, Utah, Virginia, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, West Virginia, Wyoming.
Franchisor is seeking new units in World Wide.
Alaska, Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Iowa, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Maryland, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Mississippi, Montana, Nebraska, North Carolina, North Dakota, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, Nevada, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, United States, Utah, Virginia, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, West Virginia, Wyoming.
Franchisor is seeking new units in World Wide.
Startup Costs, Ongoing Fees and Financing
Total Investment: $13,200 - $250,000
Franchise Fee: $2,500 - $45,000
Ongoing Royalty Fee: 7%
Term of Franchise Agreement: 5 years, renewable
Franchise Fee: $2,500 - $45,000
Ongoing Royalty Fee: 7%
Term of Franchise Agreement: 5 years, renewable
Financial Requirements
Net Worth: $50,000
Liquid Cash Available: $10,000
Operations
Franchise can be run from home. 15% of all franchisees own more than one unit. Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 2. Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (100% of current franchisees are owner/operators).| Financing Type | In-House | Third Party |
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How This Franchise Supports Franchisees
Training: Available at headquarters: 1 week. At franchisee's location: 2 weeks. At specific training centers
Ongoing Support: Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperatives,
Marketing Support: Co-op advertising, Ad slicks, Regional advertising,