Critter Control
Yes, we actively support the inclusion and development of minority-owned franchises in the Critter Control system.
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: culver@crittercontrol.com
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:
> North America -- Operations in 36 States, 2 Provinces
> States/Provinces with Greatest Density: 11 in MI, 7 in FL, 6 in OH
Units Owned by Minorities:
>African-American:
>Hispanic:
>Asian-American:
>Native American:
>Other:
Average Number of Employees: 2 FT, 1 PT (FT = Full Time, PT = Part Time)
Space Needs: NA SF; HB
(for abbreviations click here)
Financial Requirements
Cash Investment: $3-5K
Total Investment: $5-25K
Average Total Investment: $15K
Minimum Net Worth: $NA
Fees
>Franchise: $15-24K
>Average Franchise Fee: $19K
>Royalty: 6-16%
>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
Cooperative Advertising: Yes
Franchisee Assoc. / Member: Yes/Yes
Size Of Corporate Staff: 8
On-Going Support: C,D,G,H,I (for an explanation click here)
Training: 1 Week Columbus, OH.
Specific Minority Program(s) in Place: Although we strongly support the objectives of the NMFI, we do not yet have any specific programs in place at this time.
Franchisor's Specific Expansion Plans
U.S.: All United States
Note: NR = No Response by Franchisor.
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