- 2023 Franchise 500 Rank
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#446 Not ranked last year
- Initial investment
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$85K - $189K
- Units as of 2023
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47 23.7% over 3 years
Company Overview
About Pestmaster
Industry | Maintenance |
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Related Categories | Pest Control, Miscellaneous Maintenance Businesses |
Founded | 1979 |
Parent Company | Threshold Brands |
Leadership | Kieran Scott, Brand President |
Corporate Address |
9716 S. Virginia St. #E Reno, NV 89511 |
Social | Facebook, LinkedIn |
Business Overview
Franchising Since | 1991 (32 years) |
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# of employees at HQ | 17 |
Where seeking |
This company is offering new franchisees throughout the US. |
# of Units | 47 (as of 2023) |
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Information for Franchisees
Here's what you need to know if you're interested in opening a Pestmaster franchise.
Financial Requirements & Ongoing Fees
Here's what you can expect to spend to start the business and what ongoing fees the franchisor charges throughout the life of the business.
Initial Franchise Fee
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$42,500 |
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Initial Investment
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$84,600 - $188,800 |
Net Worth Requirement
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$100,000 |
Cash Requirement
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$50,000 |
Veteran Incentives
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20% off franchise fee |
Royalty Fee
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7% |
Ad Royalty Fee
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2% |
Term of Agreement
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5 years |
Is franchise term renewable? | Yes |
Financing Options
Some franchisors offer in-house financing, while others have relationships with third-party financing sources to which they refer qualified franchisees.
Third Party Financing | Pestmaster has relationships with third-party sources which offer financing to cover the following: franchise fee, startup costs, equipment, inventory, payroll |
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Training & Support Offered
Franchisors offer initial training programs and a variety of ongoing support options to help franchisees run their businesses.
On-The-Job Training | 29.5 hours |
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Classroom Training | 17.5 hours |
Ongoing Support |
Newsletter
Meetings & Conventions
Toll-Free Line
Grand Opening
Online Support
Security & Safety Procedures
Field Operations
Proprietary Software
Franchisee Intranet Platform
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Marketing Support |
Ad Templates
Regional Advertising
Social Media
SEO
Website Development
Email Marketing
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Operations
Additional details about running this franchise.
Is absentee ownership allowed? | No |
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Can this franchise be run from home/mobile unit?
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Yes |
Can this franchise be run part time?
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No |
# of employees required to run | 2-4 |
Are exclusive territories available?
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Yes |
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