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Critter Control
9435 E. Cherry Bend Rd.
Traverse City, MI 49684
800#: (800) 699-1953
Tel: (231) 947-2400
Fax: (231) 947-9440
E-Mail: [email protected]
Web Site: www.crittercontrol.com
Contact: Mr. Charlie Culver, Chief Operating Officer
Urban Wildlife Management Specialists. The nation's leading wildlife control firm. Humane animal removal, prevention and repairs of animal damage.
Franchisor Background
Established: 1983
First Franchise: 1988
Franchise Units: 100
Company-Owned Units: 3
Total Units: 103
Distribution:
U.S. -- 101;
Canada -- 2;
International -- 0
-North America -- Operations in 36 States, 2 Provinces
-States/Provinces with Greatest Density: 11 in MI, 7 in FL, 6 in OH
Projected New Units Over Next 12 months: 14
Franchisee Qualifications: 2, 3, 3, 3, 3, 4
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Registered in Following Registration States: CA,IN,MD,MI,NY,VA,WI (Click here for an explanation)
Average Number of Employees: 2 FT, 1 PT (FT = Full Time, PT = Part Time)
Space Needs: NA SF; HB
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Encourage Conversion: NA
Financial Requirements
Cash Investment: $3-5K
Total Investment: $5-25K
Average Total Investment: $15.0K
Minimum Net Worth: $NA
Fees:
-Franchise: $15-24K
-Average Franchise Fee: $19.5K
-Royalty: 6-16%
-Average Royalty: 11.0%
-Advertising: 1-2%
Provide Earning Claim Statement: Yes
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: NA
Financial Assistance: Yes
Cooperative Advertising: Yes
International Franchise Association: IFA MEMBER
Canadian Franchise Association:
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
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