Business Description

Using patented P.E.S.T. � Machine, treat homes for cockroaches one time with a one year guarantee. Other clients include apartment complexes (especially low rent), restaurants and health care facilities. Can also offer all other aspects of pest control.

Franchisor Background

Year Established:  1963

Franchising Since:  1987

Operating Units:
Franchised Units:	3	33.3%
Company-Owned Units:	6	66.7%
Total Operating Units:	9	100.0%
Geographic Distribution: U.S.: 0 0.0% In 3 States Canada: 0 0.0% In 0 Canadian Provinces International: 0 0.0% In 0 Foreign Countries   Total: 0.0 0.0.0%

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

Density	Units
1. Oklahoma	1
2. Kansas	1
3. California	1

Registered in Following Registration States:

Financial Requirements

Investment:
Minimum Net Worth:	$
Cash Investment:	$NA
Total Investment:	$25-75K
Average Total Investment:	$50K
Fees:
Initial Franchise Fee:	$25K
Average Franchise Fee:	$25K
On-Going Royalty:	8%/150/Mo.
Average Royalty:	8%
Advertising Fee:	NA

Average Number of Employees: 1 Full-time, 0 Part-time

Space Needs (in square footage):

Preferred Sites: Home-based

Other Sites:

Encourage Conversions? No

Earnings Claims Provided?: No

Franchisee Qualifications
Ranked from 1 (unimportant) to 5 (important):
Financial Net Worth:	N/A
General Business Experience:	N/A
Specific Industry Experience:	N/A
Formal Education:	N/A
Psychological Profile:	N/A
Personal Interview(s):	N/A
Terms of Contract
Term of Initial Contract:	5 Year(s)
Term of Renewal Period:	5 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:	No
Canadian Franchise Association:	No
Franchisee Association/Member:	No
Size of Corporate Staff:	15
Site Selection Assistance?	Not Applicable
Lease Negotiation Assistance?	Not Applicable
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:	Included in Fees
Central Purchasing:	Included in Fees
Field Operation Evaluation:	Included in Fees
Field Training:	Included in Fees
Initial Store Opening:	Included in Fees
Inventory Control:	Included in Fees
Franchisee Newsletter:	Included in Fees
Regional or National Meetings:	Not Applicable
800 Telephone Hotline:	Included in Fees
Training:
1. Ponca City, OK	3 Weeks
2. Franchisee's Location	1 Week
Expansion Plans
Projected New Units Over Next 12 months: U.S.: Yes, All United States Canada: No Overseas: No	Request Franchisor Info   Submit an online form to receive information from P.E.S.T. Machine Team, The.