Pestmaster
Since 1979, Pestmaster has provided the most effective pest management service possible, while maintaining an earnest concern for the environment and safety. Today the Pestmaster team of industry recognized experts continually searches for the best possible means of preventing and eliminating pests. As industry leaders, Pestmaster professionals work with the military, in exotic weed control, and mosquito abatement using time-tested Integrated Pest Management techniques. With branches from coast to coast, franchisees profit from Pestmaster’s nationwide brand recognition, its environmental consciousness, and its unparalleled customer loyalty.
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Operating Units |
12/31/2008 |
12/31/2009 |
12/31/2010 |
|---|
| | Franchised |
21 |
24 |
24 |
| | % Change | -- |
14.3% |
0% |
| | Company-Owned |
12 |
12 |
10 |
| | % Change | -- |
0% |
-16.7% |
| | Total |
33 |
36 |
34 |
| | % Change | -- |
9.1% |
-5.6% |
| | Franchised as % of Total |
63.6% |
66.7% |
70.6% |
Investment Required
The initial franchise fee for a Pestmaster franchise is $35,000.
Pestmaster provides the following range of investments required to open your initial franchise. The range assumes that all items are paid for in cash. To the extent that you choose to finance any of these expense items, your front-end investment could be substantially reduced.
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Item | Established Low Range | Established High Range |
| | Franchise Fee |
$35,000 |
$35,000 |
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Lease & Utility Security Deposits |
$250 |
$2,000 |
| |
Vehicles |
$0 |
$10,000 |
| |
Uniforms |
$250 |
$250 |
| |
Equipment |
$3,500 |
$4,000 |
| |
Insurance |
$500 |
$3,000 |
| |
Expenses While Training |
$1,500 |
$2,000 |
| |
Signage |
$0 |
$5,000 |
| |
Office Equipment & Supplies |
$750 |
$1,500 |
| |
Initial Inventory |
$1,000 |
$1,500 |
| |
PestPac Software |
$1,150 |
$1,150 |
|
Additional Funds (3 Months) |
$10,000 |
$20,000 |
| |
Total Initial Investment |
$53,900 |
$85,400 |
Ongoing Expenses
Pestmaster franchisees pay continuing franchise fees that range from 4% to 7% of gross sales plus continuing advertising contributions that range from 0.5% to 1% of gross sales.
What You Get—Training and Support
To ensure franchisee success, Pestmaster provides training in every aspect of the business. Pestmaster guides franchisees through an extensive orientation program, including instruction on how to install a bookkeeping system, manage an office, and marketing strategies for attracting new clients.
Pestmaster provides franchisees with ongoing training and support in every type of pest control, from general pest and vegetation management to aquatic weed applications and health-related decontamination.
Territory
Pestmaster grants exclusive territories.
Note: The tables and information regarding the number of operating units, investment required, on-going expenses, training and territory grants were taken from the company’s 2011 FDD. The 2011 write-ups will be incorporated into the 2011 Edition of Bond’s Top 100 Franchises publication.
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