Business Description

Natural, non-allergenic pest control + lawn care/fertilization. Serves both commercial units and residential homes.

Franchisor Background

Year Established:  1988

Franchising Since:  1999

Operating Units:
Franchised Units:	10	90.9%
Company-Owned Units:	1	9.1%
Total Operating Units:	11	100.0%
Geographic Distribution: U.S.: 11 100% In 2 States Canada: 0 0% In 0 Canadian Provinces International: 0 0% In 0 Foreign Countries   Total: 11 100.0%

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

Density	Units
1. Florida	3
2. Kentucky	1

Registered in Following Registration States: Florida

Financial Requirements

Investment:
Minimum Net Worth:	$50K
Cash Investment:	$5K
Total Investment:	$25K
Average Total Investment:	$25K
Fees:
Initial Franchise Fee:	$15K
Average Franchise Fee:	$15K
On-Going Royalty:	5%
Average Royalty:	5%
Advertising Fee:	NA

Average Number of Employees: 3 Full-time, 0 Part-time

Space Needs (in square footage):

Preferred Sites: Free-standing Building, Strip Center, Home-based

Other Sites:

Encourage Conversions? Yes

Earnings Claims Provided?: No

Franchisee Qualifications
Ranked from 1 (unimportant) to 5 (important):
Financial Net Worth:	3
General Business Experience:	3
Specific Industry Experience:	2
Formal Education:	1
Psychological Profile:	3
Personal Interview(s):	4
Terms of Contract
Term of Initial Contract:	On-Going Year(s)
Term of Renewal Period:	Year(s)
Passive Ownership:	Allowed, But Discouraged
Area Development Agreements?	Yes, for 1 Year(s)
Sub-Franchising Contracts?	No
Franchisees Allowed to Expand Within Territory?	Yes
Support and Training
International Franchise Association:	No
Canadian Franchise Association:	No
Franchisee Association/Member:	No
Size of Corporate Staff:	10
Site Selection Assistance?	No
Lease Negotiation Assistance?	No
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:	Not Applicable
Regional or National Meetings:	At Additional Cost
800 Telephone Hotline:	Not Applicable
Training:
1. Sarasota, FL	2-3 Weeks
Expansion Plans
Projected New Units Over Next 12 months: 10 U.S.: Yes, All United States Canada: Yes, All Canada Overseas: Yes, All Countries	Request Franchisor Info   Submit an online form to receive information from NaturZone Pest Control.