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Critter Control
9435 E. Cherry Bend Rd.
Traverse City, MI 49684
800#: (800) 451-6544
Tel: (231) 947-2400
Fax: (231) 947-9440
E-Mail: [email protected]
Web Site: www.crittercontrol.com
Contact: Ms. Happi Truan, Director of Franchising
Urban Wildlife Management Specialists. Nation's leading animal control firm. Humane animal removal, prevention and repairs of animal damage.
Franchisor Background
Established: 1983
First Franchise: 1988
Franchise Units: 78
Company-Owned Units: 23
Total Units: 101
Distribution:
U.S. -- 99;
Canada -- 2;
International -- 0
�North America -- Operations in NR
�States/Provinces with Greatest Density: 10 in MI, 9 in FL, 6 in OH
Projected New Units Over Next 12 months:10
Franchisee Qualifications:2, 3, 3, 3, 3, 4
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Registered in Following Registration States: CA,IN,MD,MI,NY,VA,WI
Average Number of Employees: 2 FT, 1 PT (FT = Full Time, PT = Part Time)
Space Needs: NR SF; HB
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Encourage Conversion: N/A
Financial Requirements
Cash Investment: $3-5K
Total Investment: $5-25K
Average Total Investment: $15.0K
Minimum Net Worth: $N/A
Fees
�Franchise: $15-24K;
�Average Franchise Fee: $19.5K
�Royalty: 6-16%
�Average Royalty: 11.0%
�Advertising: 1-2%
Provide Earning Claim Statement: No
Terms of Contract
Term of Contract (Years): 10/10
Passive Ownership: Discouraged
Area Development Agreements: No
Sub-Franchising Contracts: No
Expand In Territory: Yes
Franchisor Support and Training Provided
Site Selection Assistance: Yes
Lease Negotiation Assistance: N/A
Financial Assistance: No
Cooperative Advertising: Yes
Franchisee Association / Member: Yes/Yes
Size Of Corporate Staff: 8
On-Going Support: C,D,G,H,I (Click here for an explanation)
Training: 1 Week Columbus, OH.
Franchisor's Specific Expansion Plans
U.S.: All United States
Canada: All Canada
Overseas: No
Note: NR = No Response by Franchisor.
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