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Critter Control

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

IFA Member

Operating Units:
Franchised Units:	130	100%
Company-Owned Units:	0	0%
	______	_____
Total Operating Units:	130	100%

Geographic Distribution:
U.S.:	131	98.5%	In 36 States
Canada:	2	1.5%	In 2 Canadian Provinces
International:	0	0%	In 0 Foreign Countries
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Total:	133	100%

North America:
States/Provinces with the largest number of operating units:
Density	Units
1. Michigan	11
2. Florida	7
3. Ohio	6

Registered in Following Registration States:

California, Indiana, Maryland, Michigan, New York, Virginia, Wisconsin

Financial Requirements

Investment:
Minimum Net Worth:	$
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%

Average Number of Employees:

2 Full-time, 1 Part-time

Space Needs (in square footage):

N/A

Preferred Sites:

Home-based

Other Sites:

Encourage Conversions?

Not Applicable

Earnings Claims Provided?

Yes

Listed in the SBA Registry?

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

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

Minority Representation

Units Owned by Minorities:
African-American:	N/A
Asian-American:	N/A
Hispanic:	N/A
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:	10 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:

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

Franchisor Background

Year Established:

Franchising Since:

IFA Member

Operating Units:

Geographic Distribution:

North America: