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Terminix Franchise

Commercial, industrial and residential pest control and termite protection

E.L. Bruce founded Terminix International in 1927. Although the company was originally created to provide only termite protection services, Terminix now offers pest control for all types of insects. Purchased by The ServiceMaster Co. in 1986, Terminix is part of the ServiceMaster Co. franchise family, which includes franchise companies Merry Maids, American Home Shield and TruGreen-ChemLawn. Terminix has more than 500 service centers across the United States and internationally.

Please Note: The operators of Terminix, may not have verified the accuracy of the franchise information contained within this website. For accurate up-to-date information, customers are strongly recommended to visit the official Terminix website.

Start-up Costs & Franchise Fees

How much does it cost to open a Terminix franchise?

Total Investment: $24,700-$85,300
Initial Franchise Fee: $25,000-$50,000
Royalty Fee: 7-10%
Advertising Fee:
Term of Agreement: 5 years

How to contact Terminix

Terminix News

Terminix Franchise Hires Greensboro Ad Agency
Terminix Triad, the local franchise of the national pest-control company, has tapped Bouvier Kelly to develop a marketing campaign. The Greensboro advertising agency will provide advertising, public relations and other marketing communications services to Terminix Triad, according to a news relea... more

Servicemaster Division, Terminix, To Acquire Certain Assets Of Sears Termite & Pest Control
The ServiceMaster Company announced that its Terminix business unit has agreed to acquire certain assets of Sears Termite & Pest Control, Inc. (STPC), a wholly owned subsidiary of Sears, Roebuck and Co. The purchase price and further terms of the transaction were not disclosed. "The Sears Term... more

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Franchise History

When did the first Terminix open? 1927
When did Terminix start franchising? 1927

Year	U.S.A.	Canada	International	Corporate
2004	137	0	0	329
2003	136	0	0	297
2002	135	0	0	305
2001	150	0	0	253
2000	217	0	0	330

Financing Options

Expense	In-House	Third Party
Franchise Fee	Yes	No
Startup Costs	No	No
Equipment	No	No
Inventory	No	No
Accounts Receivable	No	No
Payroll	No	No

Training & Support

Training
In-field training & ongoing self-tutorial

Support
Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperatives

Marketing
Co-op advertising, National media

Business Operations

Franchise can be run from home.

International franchisees required to buy multiple units/master licenses; 30% of all franchisees own more than one unit

Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (100% of current franchisees are owner/operators)

• Pest/Animal Control Franchise Opportunities
• Franchises Under $25K

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