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With over 60 years of franchising experience and over 4,000 franchises, sERVICEMASTER CLEAN continues to grow each year and offers franchise opportunities in three distinct categories: 1) Commercial Cleaning services 2) Residential carpet and upholstery cleaning & 3) Disaster Restoration services.
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HouseMaster is the recognized authority on everything home inspection, helping entrepreneurs from all educational and business backgrounds realize their dreams by collectively performing over 2 million inspections over the past 33 years.
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Church's Chicken is one of the largest quick-service chicken concepts in the world. We are an international brand with over $1.2 billion in sales per year that serves three million customers every week.
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With over 20 years of experience, Pop-A-Lock is America's largest locksmith, car door unlocking, and roadside assistance service and the market leader in the mobile security industry.
Critter Control
- Critter Control, Inc.
Traverse City, MI 49684
- (800) 699-1953 / (734) 453-6300
- (231) 947-9440 (Fax)
- Mr. Kevin Clark, VP Franchise Relations
- [email protected]
Urban Wildlife Management Specialists. The nation's leading wildlife control firm. Humane animal removal, prevention and repairs of animal damage.
Franchisor Background
Year Established: 1982
Franchising Since: 1987
Operating Units
| Franchised Units | 130 | 100.0% |
|---|---|---|
| Company-Owned Units | 0 | 0.0% |
| Total Operating Units | 130 | 100% |
Geographic Distribution
| USA | 131 | 98.5% | In 36 States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canada | 2 | 1.5% | In 2 Provinces |
| International | 0 | 0.0% | In 0 Foreign Countries |
| Total | 133 | 100% |
Multi-Unit Operators
| Multi-Unit Operators | N/A |
|---|---|
| Franchises Owned by Multi-Unit Operators | N/A |
North American Unit Density
| Density | Units |
|---|---|
| Michigan | 11 |
| Florida | 7 |
| Ohio | 6 |
Registered in the following Registration States
California, Indiana, Maryland, Michigan, New York, Virginia, Wisconsin
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General Information
| IFA Member | Yes |
|---|---|
| CFA Member | No |
| Franchisee Association? | Yes, is a member |
| Size of Corporate Staff | 8 |
| Site Selection Assistance |
Yes |
| Lease Negotiation Assistance | N/A |
| Financial Assistance | Yes, Direct |
Marketing Support
| Co-Op Advertising | No |
|---|---|
| National Advertising | No |
| Regional Advertising | No |
| Local Advertising | No |
Ongoing Support
| Central Data Processing | N/A |
|---|---|
| Central Purchasing | N/A |
| Field Operation Evaluation | Included |
| Field Training | Included |
| Initial Store Opening | N/A |
| Inventory Control | N/A |
| Franchisee Newsletter | Included |
| Regional or National Meetings | Included |
| 800 Telephone Hotline | Included |
Training
| Columbus, OH | 1 Week |
Financial Requirements
Investment
| Minimum Net Worth | N/A |
|---|---|
| Cash Investment | $5-8K |
| Total Investment | $12.8-80.5K |
| Average Total Investment | $47K |
Fees
| Initial Franchise Fee | $15-24K |
|---|---|
| Average Franchise Fee | $20K |
| On-Going Royalty | 6-16% |
| Average Royalty | 11% |
| Advertising Fee | 1-2% |
Site Information and Requirements
| Average Number of Full-Time Employees | 2 |
|---|---|
| Average Number of Part-Time Employees | 1 |
| Space Needs (in square feet) | N/A |
| Preferred Site Types | Home-Based |
| Encourages Conversions | N/A |
| Item 19 (Earnings Claim) Provided? | Yes |
| Listed in the SBA Registry? | No |
Franchisee Qualifications
| Financial Net Worth | 2 |
|---|---|
| General Business Experience | 3 |
| Specific Industry Experience | 3 |
| Formal Education | 3 |
| Psychological Profile | 3 |
| Personal Interviews | 4 |
Terms of Contract
| Term of Initial Contract | 10 |
|---|---|
| Term of Renewal Period | 10 |
| Passive Ownership? | Not Allowed |
| Area Development Agreements? |
No |
| Sub-Franchisor Contracts? |
No |
| Franchisees Allowed to Expand Within Territory? | Yes |
Expansion Plans
| Projected New Units Over Next 12 Months | 14 |
|---|---|
| USA | Yes, All United States |
| Canada | Yes, All Canada |
| Overseas | No |
