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Critter Control
Possums are under the pipes. Rats are on the roof. And skunks are stinking up the place. It’s time for Critter Control. Founded in 1983, the company provides professional animal removal and control services. Their certified wildlife specialists focus on ecologically sound and humane animal control solutions for homeowners, property managers, business, and government. Services include animal removal and prevention, wild animal management, humane trapping, wildlife damage control, pest control, odor control, and dead animal removal. Critter Control offers a home-based franchise opportunity. The company’s franchisees receive training, equipment, and startup/ongoing support, which includes operations and marketing assistance.
2010 AllStar Rank: Not Ranked
2009 AllStar Rank: Not Ranked
Full Disclosure Award
This company gets a nod for disclosing financial performance representations in Item 19 of its Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD). For an explanation of why this is important, read The Importance of Item 19 in the Franchise Disclosure Document.
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Fast Facts
| Year established | 1983 |
| Franchising since | 1987 |
| Can be run from home? | Yes |
| Number of employees needed | 1 |
| Item 19 Financial Performance Representation? | Yes |
| Multiple units must be purchased in U.S. | No |
| Multiple units must be purchased outside U.S. | No |
| Absentee ownership allowed? | No |
Franchise Unit Growth Rate
| Year | U.S. Franchises |
Non-U.S. Franchises |
Company-Owned Locations |
| 2011 | 130 | 3 | 1 |
| 2010 | 130 | 2 | 1 |
| 2009 | 129 | 2 | 1 |
Expanding in These Locations
| Total Investment | $12,250 - $55,500 |
| Franchise Fee | $11,000 - $47,000 |
| Royalty Fee | 7% |
| Net Worth | No minimum requirement |
| Liquid Capital | No minimum requirement |
| Does franchisor offer financing? | Yes |
| Is franchisor on the SBA's Franchise Registry? | Yes |
| Is franchisor a member of the IFA's VetFran program? | Yes |
