Source: FranopolisOrkin
The Business
SourcesOrkin Systems is a franchising company whose business is selling franchises to provide professional pest control services and termite 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
The name of the company that owns Orkin is Rollins, Inc.
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The name of the company that owns Orkin Systems is Orkin, LLC.
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Orkin Systems is a franchising company whose business is selling franchises to provide professional pest control services and termite control services for residential homes and commercial and institutional buildings and providing services to franchisees under franchise agreements.
The name of the company that owns Orkin is Rollins, Inc.
Source NotesThe name of the company that owns Orkin Systems is Orkin, LLC.
What It Costs
SourcesWhere Your Startup Money Goes
| Cost | Disclosed Amount | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Additional Expenses (Three Months) | $8,750 to $25,000 | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 23 Additional Expenses (Three Months) 12 $8,750 $25,000 |
| Initial Franchise Fee | $39,000 to $100,000 | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 23 Initial Franchise Fee 1 $39,000 $100,000 |
| Subtotal: Opening Expenses | $18,950 to $75,500 | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 23 Subtotal: Opening Expenses $18,950 $75,500 (excluding Customer Contracts and Real Estate) |
| Storefront Signage | $0 to $50,000 | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 23 Storefront Signage $0 $50,000 |
| Computer Equipment and Software | $3,925 to $10,200 | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 23 Computer Equipment and Software 6 $3,925 $10,200 |
| Vehicles | $13,000 to $250,000 | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 23 Vehicles 5 $13,000 $250,000 |
| Prepaid Insurance | $8,000 to $24,000 | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 23 Prepaid Insurance 9 $8,000 $24,000 |
| Utility Deposits | $200 to $2,000 | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 23 Utility Deposits 10 $200 $2,000 |
| Total Initial Investment | $84,975 to $528,700 | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 23 Total Initial Investment 13 $84,975 $528,700 |
| Miscellaneous Opening Costs | $1,000 to $20,000 | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 23 Miscellaneous Opening Costs 11 $1,000 $20,000 |
| Initial Training | $1,000 to $4,500 | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 23 Initial Training 8 $1,000 $4,500 |
| Business Licenses | $100 to $3,000 | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 23 Business Licenses 7 $100 $3,000 |
| Equipment, Opening Inventory | $10,000 to $40,000 | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 23 Equipment, Opening Inventory 4 $10,000 $40,000 |
| Subtotal: Capital Investment | $66,025 to $453,200 | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 23 Subtotal: Capital Investment $66,025 $453,200 |
Line items are shown as disclosed. Some costs overlap or apply to different formats; do not add them together without reviewing the source.
SourcesKey Franchise Fees
- Royalty
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Royalty 7% of Monthly Total Net Revenues, plus possible gross-up for state or local taxes (“ Royalty ”)
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Fees And Payment Terms
| Fee | Disclosed Terms | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Software Sublicensing Fees | Software Sublicensing Fees Currently, $140 per month | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 18 |
| Initial Franchise Fee - Large Territory | Large 205,001 to 285,000 $63,000 | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 15 |
| 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 19 |
| Credit Card Fees | Credit Card Fees Transaction fees estimated to be from 2.5% to 5.0% of transaction amounts. | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 21 |
| Initial Franchise Fee - Super Premium Territory | Super Premium Greater than 1,000,000 $100,000 | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 15 |
| Initial Franchise Fee - Premium Territory | Premium 400,001 to 1,000,000 $87,000 | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 15 |
| Transfer Fee | Transfer Fee $15,000. No charge if you transfer your franchise to a corporation, limited liability company or other entity which you control. | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 18 |
| Franchise Renewal | Franchise Renewal 20% of the then- current Initial Franchise Fee | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 18 |
| Initial Franchise Fee - Extra Large Territory | Extra Large 285,001 to 400,000 $75,000 | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 15 |
| Approval of Alternative Suppliers, Products, Services | Approval of Alternative Suppliers, Products, Services The greater of $2,500 or our reasonable costs incurred in evaluating the supplier, product and/or services | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 19 |
| Remote Training and Assistance | Remote Training and Assistance A reasonable fee, currently, $50 per hour per trainer | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 20 |
| Conference/ Program Fee | Conference/ Program Fee A reasonable fee, which will vary by program ... We expect these fees to range from $0 to $1,000. | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 21 |
| 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 20 |
| Additional Training | Additional Training Currently, up to $1,500 per trainee per day | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 19 |
| Royalty | Royalty 7% of Monthly Total Net Revenues, plus possible gross-up for state or local taxes (“ Royalty ”) | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 17 |
| Initial Franchise Fee - Small Territory | Small Less than or equal to 145,000 $39,000 | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 15 |
| Local Advertising Obligation | Local Advertising Obligation 1% to 2% depending on your Annual Net Revenues | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 18 |
| Advertising Contribution | Advertising Contribution 2% of Monthly Total Net Revenues | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 17 |
| Initial Franchise Fee - Medium Territory | Medium 145,001 to 205,000 $51,000 | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 15 |
| Interest | Interest 1.5% per month or maximum legal interest rate | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 19 |
| Late Fee for reports, financial statements or tax returns | Late Fee for reports, financial statements or tax returns $50 per week | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 19 |
Some fees apply only to a specific event or service. These are not all monthly expenses.
SourcesTerritory
SourcesThe franchise does not come with an exclusive territory. Other franchisees, company-owned businesses and franchisor-controlled sales channels may compete in your area.
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Source NotesYou will not receive an exclusive territory. You may face competition from other franchisees, from outlets that we own, or from other channels of distribution or competitive brands that we control.
A disclosed territory policy does not confirm that your preferred area is available. Ask the franchisor about the specific area you are considering.
Training & 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 2024
| Year | Franchised At Year-End | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 126 | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 54 · Item 20 |
| 2024 | 115 | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 54 · 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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2023 Year-End Counts
Franchised 2023 130 126 -4
2024 Year-End Counts
SourcesFranchised 2024 126 115 -11
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
Orkin Systems is a franchising company whose business is selling franchises to provide professional pest control services and termite control services for residential homes and commercial and institutional buildings and providing services to franchisees under franchise agreements.
2025 FDD · PDF Page 9 · Item 1 · View Source
The name of the company that owns Orkin is Rollins, Inc.
2025 FDD · PDF Page 9 · Item 1 · View Source
The name of the company that owns Orkin Systems is Orkin, LLC.
2025 FDD · PDF Page 9 · Item 1 · View Source
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Orkin Systems is a franchising company whose business is selling franchises to provide professional pest control services and termite control services for residential homes and commercial and institutional buildings and providing services to franchisees under franchise agreements.
The name of the company that owns Orkin is Rollins, Inc.
Source NotesThe name of the company that owns Orkin Systems is Orkin, LLC.
02The Leadership Team
The leadership team listed in the FDD includes Patrick Chrzanowski (President and Director of Orkin Systems).
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Source NotesPresident and Director of Orkin Systems: Patrick Chrzanowski
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.
12Territory
The franchise does not come with an exclusive territory. Other franchisees, company-owned businesses and franchisor-controlled sales channels may compete in your area.
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Source NotesYou will not receive an exclusive territory. You may face competition from other franchisees, from outlets that we own, or from other channels of distribution or competitive brands that we control.
14Patents, Copyrights And Proprietary Information
You do not receive the right to use an item covered by a federally registered patent or copyright, but you can use the proprietary information in the 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 federally registered patent or copyright, but you can use the proprietary information in the Manuals subject to the terms of the Manuals and your Franchise Agreement.
20Franchise Locations
At the end of 2024, the FDD reports 115 franchised locations. These are reported locations, not a count of territories available to buy.
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Source NotesFranchised 2024 126 115 -11
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