Source: FranopolisCritter Control
The Business
SourcesCritter Control is a franchising company whose business is selling franchises to provide professional wildlife and pest control services for residential homes and commercial and institutional buildings and providing services to franchisees under franchise agreements.
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Read More About The Business
Critter Control is a Michigan corporation, which was incorporated on July 23, 1987.
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Critter Control is a franchising company whose business is selling franchises to provide professional wildlife and pest control services for residential homes and commercial and institutional buildings and providing services to franchisees under franchise agreements.
Source NotesCritter Control is a Michigan corporation, which was incorporated on July 23, 1987.
What It Costs
SourcesWhere Your Startup Money Goes
| Cost | Disclosed Amount | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Equipment and Opening Inventory | $7,875 to $28,875 | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 24 Equipment and Opening Inventory 4 $7,875 $28,875 |
| Opening Expenses Subtotal | $9,200 to $38,500 | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 24 Subtotal: Opening Expenses $9,200 $38,500 |
| Business Licenses | $100 to $1,500 | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 24 Business Licenses 7 $100 $1,500 |
| Computer Equipment and Software | $1,500 to $3,500 | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 24 Computer Equipment and Software 6 $1,500 $3,500 |
| Prepaid Insurance | $3,000 to $24,000 | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 24 Prepaid Insurance 9 $3,000 $24,000 |
| Total Initial Investment | $93,850 to $250,275 | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 24 Total Initial Investment 13 $93,850 $250,275 |
| Storefront Signage | $0 to $6,000 | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 24 Storefront Signage $0 $6,000 |
| Additional Expenses (Three Months) | $3,000 to $4,500 | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 24 Additional Expenses (Three Months) 12 $3,000 $4,500 |
| Vehicle(s) and Signage for Vehicle(s) | $300 to $60,000 | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 24 Vehicle(s) and Signage for Vehicle(s) 5 $300 $60,000 |
| Capital Investment Subtotal | $84,650 to $211,775 | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 24 Subtotal: Capital Investment $84,650 $211,775 |
| Miscellaneous Opening Costs | $1,500 to $4,500 | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 24 Miscellaneous Opening Costs 11 $1,500 $4,500 |
| Initial Franchise Fee | $74,875 to $111,900 | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 24 Initial Franchise Fee 1 $74,875 $111,900 |
| Utility Deposits | $200 to $1,000 | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 24 Utility Deposits 10 $200 $1,000 |
| Initial Training | $1,500 to $4,500 | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 24 Initial Training 8 $1,500 $4,500 |
Line items are shown as disclosed. Some costs overlap or apply to different formats; do not add them together without reviewing the source.
SourcesFees And Payment Terms
| Fee | Disclosed Terms | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Additional Assistance | Additional Assistance $300 to $1,500 per day per person plus expenses at our discretion | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 20 |
| Rent | Rent Will vary based on location and other factors; we estimate rent will range from $700 to $3,000 per month. | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 22 |
| Conference/Program Fee | We expect these fees to range from $0 to $1,000. | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 23 |
| Remote Training and Assistance | Remote Training and Assistance A reasonable fee, currently, $50 per hour per trainer | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 22 |
| Additional Training | Additional Training Currently, up to $1,500 per trainee per day | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 22 |
| On-Site Training and Assistance | On-Site Training and Assistance A reasonable fee, currently, $50 per hour per trainer plus trainers' travel and living expenses | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 22 |
| Credit Card Fees | Credit Card Fees Transaction fees estimated to be from 2.5% to 5.0% of transaction amounts. | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 23 |
| Approval of Alternative Products, Services | Approval of Alternative Products, Services The greater of $2,500 or our reasonable costs incurred in evaluating the product and/or services | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 21 |
| Fee for Services Outside of Territory | 30% of the aggregate gross revenue received for any services provided up to initial notification, increasing to 50% of the aggregate gross revenue received for any services provided after the initial notification. | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 23 |
Some fees apply only to a specific event or service. These are not all monthly expenses.
SourcesTraining & Support
SourcesThe franchisor will administer the training program in Atlanta, Georgia before the opening of your business, but reserve the right to administer the training at other locations.
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Read The Disclosed Requirements
The franchisor estimates that the typical length of time between the signing of the Franchise Agreement or the first payment of money to the franchisor and the opening of your business will be approximately 1-2 months.
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We will administer the training program in Atlanta, Georgia prior to the opening of your business, but reserve the right to administer the training at other locations.
Source NotesWe estimate that the typical length of time between the signing of the Franchise Agreement or the first payment of money to us and the opening of your business will be approximately 1-2 months.
Franchisor Financing
SourcesYou may prepay the Note without penalty at any time during its term.
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Source NotesYou may prepay the Note without penalty at any time during its term.
The Franchise Network
SourcesReported At Year-End 2022
| Year | Franchised At Year-End | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 89 | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 59 · Item 20 |
These are reported outlet counts, not available territories or a measure of profitability. A dash means a count is not available in this record.
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Inside The FDD
SourcesPlain-language summaries of the available FDD information. Each summary links to its source, with original excerpts available to review.
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01The Business And Its Ownership
Critter Control is a franchising company whose business is selling franchises to provide professional wildlife and pest control services for residential homes and commercial and institutional buildings and providing services to franchisees under franchise agreements.
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Critter Control is a Michigan corporation, which was incorporated on July 23, 1987.
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Critter Control is a franchising company whose business is selling franchises to provide professional wildlife and pest control services for residential homes and commercial and institutional buildings and providing services to franchisees under franchise agreements.
Source NotesCritter Control is a Michigan corporation, which was incorporated on July 23, 1987.
02The Leadership Team
The leadership team listed in the FDD includes Kenneth Krause (Director), Jerry Gahlhoff (Director), Stanford Phillips (Director) and Jeffrey B. Campbell (President).
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Director: Kenneth Krause
Director: Jerry Gahlhoff
Director: Stanford Phillips
Source NotesPresident: Jeffrey B. Campbell
10Financing Offered By The Franchisor
You may prepay the Note without penalty at any time during its term.
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Source NotesYou may prepay the Note without penalty at any time during its term.
11Support, Training And Advertising
The franchisor will administer the training program in Atlanta, Georgia before the opening of your business, but reserve the right to administer the training at other locations.
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The franchisor estimates that the typical length of time between the signing of the Franchise Agreement or the first payment of money to the franchisor and the opening of your business will be approximately 1-2 months.
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We will administer the training program in Atlanta, Georgia prior to the opening of your business, but reserve the right to administer the training at other locations.
Source NotesWe estimate that the typical length of time between the signing of the Franchise Agreement or the first payment of money to us and the opening of your business will be approximately 1-2 months.
14Patents, Copyrights And Proprietary Information
You do not receive the right to use an item covered by a registered patent or copyright, but you can use the proprietary information in the franchisor’s Manuals subject to the terms of the Manuals and your Franchise Agreement.
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Source NotesYou do not receive the right to use an item covered by a registered patent or copyright, but you can use the proprietary information in our Manuals subject to the terms of the Manuals and your Franchise Agreement.
20Franchise Locations
At the end of 2022, the FDD reports 89 franchised locations. These are reported locations, not a count of territories available to buy.
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Source NotesFranchised 2022 86 89 3
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