Business Description

PESTMASTER is flexible. We offer proven programs to ensure growth, starting with training and on-going support. You'll benefit from a protected marketing territory, reduced insurance rates, as well as valuable discounts on equipment and supplies. Unlike other franchises, PESTMASTER offers a contracts department, which will consistently seek out government and commercial jobs for bid.

Franchisor Background

Year Established:  1979

Franchising Since:  1992

Operating Units:
Franchised Units:	23	63.9%
Company-Owned Units:	13	36.1%
Total Operating Units:	36	100.0%
Minority Representation Units Owned by Minorities: African-American: 0 Asian-American: 0 Hispanic: 30% Native American: 0 Other: 0 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.
Geographic Distribution: U.S.: 36 100% In 11 States Canada: 0 0% In 0 Canadian Provinces International: 0 0% In 0 Foreign Countries   Total: 36 100.0%

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

Density	Units
1. California	17
2. Florida	2
3. Texas	6

Registered in Following Registration States: California, Florida, Illinois, Maryland, New York

Financial Requirements

Investment:
Minimum Net Worth:	$30K
Cash Investment:	$27.5K-35K
Total Investment:	$29.3-80.5K
Average Total Investment:	$55K
Fees:
Initial Franchise Fee:	$17.5-35K
Average Franchise Fee:	$22K
On-Going Royalty:	5-7%
Average Royalty:	7%
Advertising Fee:	0.5%

Average Number of Employees: 1-2 Full-time

Space Needs (in square footage): 500

Preferred Sites: Home-based

Other Sites:

Encourage Conversions? Yes

Earnings Claims Provided?: No

Franchisee Qualifications
Ranked from 1 (unimportant) to 5 (important):
Financial Net Worth:	3
General Business Experience:	4
Specific Industry Experience:	5
Formal Education:	2
Psychological Profile:	2
Personal Interview(s):	4
Terms of Contract
Term of Initial Contract:	10 Year(s)
Term of Renewal Period:	20 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:	Yes
Canadian Franchise Association:	No
Franchisee Association/Member:	Yes, Member
Size of Corporate Staff:	12
Site Selection Assistance?	Yes
Lease Negotiation Assistance?	No
Financial Assistance?	No
Marketing Support:
Co-Op Advertising:	No
National Advertising:	No
Regional Advertising:	No
Local Advertising:	No
Marketing Materials:	Ad Slicks, Brochures, Catalogs, Coupons/rebates, Direct Mailers, Emails, Promotional Items, Radio Ads, Site Signs, Television Ads, Trade Show Exhibits, Videos
Additional Services:	Grand Opening, In-house Marketing, Marketing Research, Newsletter, Online Extranet, Press Releases, Sales Strategies
Other Marketing Support:	Yes
On-Going Support:
Central Data Processing:	At Additional Cost
Central Purchasing:	Not Applicable
Field Operation Evaluation:	At Additional Cost
Field Training:	Included in Fees
Initial Store Opening:	Not Applicable
Inventory Control:	Not Applicable
Franchisee Newsletter:	Not Applicable
Regional or National Meetings:	At Additional Cost
800 Telephone Hotline:	Included in Fees
Training:
1. Bishop, CA	5 Days
2. Franchise Site	5 Days
Expansion Plans
Projected New Units Over Next 12 months: 4 U.S.: Yes, All United States Canada: No Overseas: No	Request Franchisor Info   Submit an online form to receive information from Pestmaster Franchise Network.