Business Description

Urban Wildlife Management Specialists. The nation's leading wildlife control firm. Humane animal removal, prevention and repairs of animal damage.

Franchisor Background

Year Established:  1983

Franchising Since:  1988

Operating Units:
Franchised Units:	96	95%
Company-Owned Units:	5	5%
Total Operating Units:	101	100.0%
Geographic Distribution: U.S.: 99 98% In 36 States Canada: 2 2% In 2 Canadian Provinces International: 0 0% In 0 Foreign Countries   Total: 101 100.0%

North America:
States/Provinces with the largest number of operating units:

Density	Units
1. Florida	7
2. Michigan	11
3. Ohio	6

Registered in Following Registration States: California, Indiana, Maryland, Michigan, New York, Virginia, Wisconsin

Financial Requirements

Investment:
Minimum Net Worth:	$NA
Cash Investment:	$3-5K
Total Investment:	$5-25K
Average Total Investment:	$15K
Fees:
Initial Franchise Fee:	$15-24K
Average Franchise Fee:	$20K
On-Going Royalty:	6-16%
Average Royalty:	11%
Advertising Fee:	1-2%

Average Number of Employees: 2 Full-time, 1 Part-time

Space Needs (in square footage):

Preferred Sites: Home-based

Other Sites:

Encourage Conversions? Not Applicable

Earnings Claims Provided?: Yes

Franchisee Qualifications
Ranked from 1 (unimportant) to 5 (important):
Financial Net Worth:	2
General Business Experience:	3
Specific Industry Experience:	3
Formal Education:	3
Psychological Profile:	3
Personal Interview(s):	4
Terms of Contract
Term of Initial Contract:	10 Year(s)
Term of Renewal Period:	10 Year(s)
Passive Ownership:	Allowed, But Discouraged
Area Development Agreements?	No
Sub-Franchising Contracts?	No
Franchisees Allowed to Expand Within Territory?	Yes
Support and Training
International Franchise Association:	Yes
Canadian Franchise Association:	No
Franchisee Association/Member:	Yes, Member
Size of Corporate Staff:	8
Site Selection Assistance?	Yes
Lease Negotiation Assistance?	Not Applicable
Financial Assistance?	Yes, Direct
Marketing Support:
Co-Op Advertising:	No
National Advertising:	No
Regional Advertising:	No
Local Advertising:	No
Marketing Materials:	None Specified
Additional Services:	None Specified
Other Marketing Support:	None Specified
On-Going Support:
Central Data Processing:	Not Applicable
Central Purchasing:	Not Applicable
Field Operation Evaluation:	Included in Fees
Field Training:	Included in Fees
Initial Store Opening:	Not Applicable
Inventory Control:	Not Applicable
Franchisee Newsletter:	Included in Fees
Regional or National Meetings:	Included in Fees
800 Telephone Hotline:	Included in Fees
Training:
1. Columbus, OH	1 Week
Expansion Plans
Projected New Units Over Next 12 months: 14 U.S.: Yes, All United States Canada: Yes, All Canada Overseas: No	Request Franchisor Info   Submit an online form to receive information from Critter Control.