Business Description

Pest, lawn, termite, inspection based upon a unique and memorably established business system.

Franchisor Background

Year Established:  1938

Franchising Since:  1996

Operating Units:
Franchised Units:	10	13%
Company-Owned Units:	67	87%
Total Operating Units:	77	100.0%
Geographic Distribution: U.S.: 77 100% In 13 States Canada: 0 0% In 0 Canadian Provinces International: 0 0% In 0 Foreign Countries   Total: 77 100.0%

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

Density	Units
1. Arizona	19
2. California	8
3. Florida	42

Registered in Following Registration States: California, Florida, Michigan, New York

Financial Requirements

Investment:
Minimum Net Worth:	$25K
Cash Investment:	$5-100K
Total Investment:	$1.5-200K
Average Total Investment:	$101K
Fees:
Initial Franchise Fee:	$45K
Average Franchise Fee:	$45K
On-Going Royalty:	7%
Average Royalty:	7%
Advertising Fee:	0%

Average Number of Employees: 10 Full-time, 1 Part-time

Space Needs (in square footage):

Preferred Sites:

Other Sites:

Encourage Conversions? Yes

Earnings Claims Provided?: No

Franchisee Qualifications
Ranked from 1 (unimportant) to 5 (important):
Financial Net Worth:	2
General Business Experience:	2
Specific Industry Experience:	2
Formal Education:	2
Psychological Profile:	2
Personal Interview(s):	5
Terms of Contract
Term of Initial Contract:	5 Year(s)
Term of Renewal Period:	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:	No
Size of Corporate Staff:	25
Site Selection Assistance?	No
Lease Negotiation Assistance?	No
Financial Assistance?	No
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:	Not Applicable
Regional or National Meetings:	At Additional Cost
800 Telephone Hotline:	Included in Fees
Training:
1. Pompano Beach, FL	1 Week
2. On-Site as Determined
Expansion Plans
Projected New Units Over Next 12 months: 4 U.S.: Yes, All United States Canada: Yes, All Canada Overseas: No	Request Franchisor Info   Submit an online form to receive information from Truly Nolen Pest Control.