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Pestmaster Franchise Network
 

PESTMASTER is flexible. We offer proven programs to ensure growth, starting with training and on-going support. You'll benefit from a protected marketing territory, reduced insurance rates, as well as valuable discounts on equipment and supplies. Unlike other franchises, PESTMASTER offers a contracts department, which will consistently seek out government and commercial jobs for bid.

Franchisor Background

Year Established:

  1979

Franchising Since:

  1992

IFA Member



Operating Units:

Franchised Units:23 63.9%  
Company-Owned Units:13 36.1%  
 ______ _____  
Total Operating Units:36 100%  
 

Geographic Distribution:

U.S.:36 100% In 11 States
Canada:0 0% In 0 Canadian Provinces
International:0 0% In 0 Foreign Countries
 ______ _____  
Total:36 100%  
 

North America:

States/Provinces with the largest number of operating units:
DensityUnits    
1. California17
2. Texas6
3. Florida2

Registered in Following Registration States:

   California, Florida, Illinois, Maryland, New York

Financial Requirements

Investment:

Minimum Net Worth:$30K
Cash Investment:$27.5K-35K
Total Investment:$29.3-80.5K
Average Total Investment:$55K
 

Fees:

Initial Franchise Fee:$17.5-35K
Average Franchise Fee:$22K
On-Going Royalty:5-7%
Average Royalty:7%
Advertising Fee:0.5%

Average Number of Employees:

   1-2 Full-time

Space Needs (in square footage):

   500

Preferred Sites:

   Home-based

Other Sites:

  

Encourage Conversions?

   Yes

Earnings Claims Provided?

   No

Listed in the SBA Registry?

   No

Support and Training

International Franchise Association:Yes
Canadian Franchise Association:No
Franchisee Association/Member:Yes, Member
Size of Corporate Staff:12
Site Selection Assistance?Yes
Lease Negotiation Assistance?No
Financial Assistance?No
 

Marketing Support:

Co-Op Advertising:No
National Advertising:No
Regional Advertising:No
Local Advertising:No
Marketing Materials:Ad Slicks, Brochures, Catalogs, Coupons/rebates, Direct Mailers, Emails, Promotional Items, Radio Ads, Site Signs, Television Ads, Trade Show Exhibits, Videos
Additional Services:Grand Opening, In-house Marketing, Marketing Research, Newsletter, Online Extranet, Press Releases, Sales Strategies
Other Marketing Support:Yes
 

On-Going Support:

Central Data Processing:At Additional Cost
Central Purchasing:Not Applicable
Field Operation Evaluation:At Additional Cost
Field Training:Included in Fees
Initial Store Opening:Not Applicable
Inventory Control:Not Applicable
Franchisee Newsletter:Not Applicable
Regional or National Meetings:At Additional Cost
800 Telephone Hotline:Included in Fees
 

Training:

1. Bishop, CA5 Days
2. Franchise Site5 Days
 

Franchisee Qualifications

Ranked from 1 (unimportant) to 5 (important):
 
Financial Net Worth:3
General Business Experience:4
Specific Industry Experience:5
Formal Education:2
Psychological Profile:2
Personal Interview(s):4

Minority Representation

Units Owned by Minorities:

African-American:N/A
Asian-American:N/A
Hispanic:30%
Native American:N/A
Other:N/A
Specific Minority:Although we strongly support the objectives of the NMFI, we do not yet have any specific programs in place at this time.

Terms of Contract

Term of Initial Contract:10 Year(s)
Term of Renewal Period:20 Year(s)
Passive Ownership:Allowed, But Discouraged
Area Development Agreements?No
Sub-Franchising Contracts?No
Franchisees Allowed to Expand Within Territory?Yes

Expansion Plans

Projected New Units Over Next 12 months:

   4
U.S.:Yes, All United States
Canada:No
Overseas:No
 
 
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