Truly Nolen Franchise

Pest and termite control and lawn care

Truly Nolen was founded in 1938 by Truly David Nolen. It incorporated in 1960 and began franchising in 1996. Based in Tucson, Arizona, the company is family owned. Existing pest control or lawn care businesses can purchase conversion franchises.

Truly David Nolen - Shortly after graduating from the University of Florida with a degree in Entomology, Truly David Nolen joined forces with his father, Truly Wheatfield Nolen to expand and improve the pest control business. With third generation Scott Nolen as President, a dynasty was born. Scott's background in research and development has led to the development of natural techniques and inventions used in our family friendly approach to pest control. Now, Truly Nolen boasts over 80 offices located in Arizona, California, Florida, Nevada, New Mexico, Texas and Utah. The company services more than 150,000 customers and employs about 1,100 partners, with almost 50 percent service technicians. Domestic franchises are offered throughout the United States. International franchises are also established in over 30 countries.

Please Note: The operators of Truly Nolen, 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 Truly Nolen website.

Start-up Costs & Franchise Fees

How much does it cost to open a Truly Nolen franchise?

Total Investment: $3,600-$300,500
Initial Franchise Fee: $1,500-$45,000
Royalty Fee: 7%
Advertising Fee:
Term of Agreement: 5 years

How to contact Truly Nolen

Truly Nolen News

Easy-to-use Management Tools Give Truly Nolen Franchisees Better Control Of Business
Bill Nolen, director of franchising for Truly Nolen of America, one of the nation's largest family-run and family-friendly pest control companies, has always strived to provide the proper tools for franchisees to be successful as independent business owners. With the addition of Sagefire throughout ... more

Pest Control Company To Open New Branches In Pakistan, Mexico And China
Truly Nolen of America, the family owned pest control company known for its use of mouse cars as rolling billboards, is auctioning a fully restored 1931 Ford Model A Tudor Sedan on eBay, with 100 percent of the proceeds going to benefit the continuing hurricane relief efforts of the American Red Cro... more

Virus-carrying Mosquitoes Pose Post-hurricane Threat
The high winds and flooding brought by Hurricanes Charley and Frances have created an additional threat: New breeding grounds for disease carrying mosquitoes and opportunities for rodents and other pests to invade and invest homes. “The biggest problem we see in the aftermath of hurricanes... more

International Pest Control Experts Gather To Discuss Limiting Liquids To Minimize Contamination
Truly Nolen, one of the largest family-owned pest control company in the United States – known for top service and trademark yellow mouse cars – will be hosting an international convention in Orlando on October 6 – 8. Between 60-70 international franchisee representatives from 36 countries will atte... more

Truly Nolen Fights The Billion Dollar Bite; Formosan Termites Devouring Se Us
Formosan termites are packing a $1 billion bite -- wielding their chompers on buildings from Florida to Hawaii and threatening New Orleans' historic French Quarter. The Agricultural Research Service of the U.S. Agriculture Department estimates the pest causes about $1 billion in damage every y... more

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Franchise History

When did the first Truly Nolen open? 1938
When did Truly Nolen start franchising? 1996

Year	U.S.A.	Canada	International	Corporate
2004	9	0	60	65
2003	6	0	69	65
2002	7	0	65	65
2001	10	0	55	66
2000	14	0	48	87

Expansion Plans

International:

Financing Options

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

Training & Support

Training
At specific training centers

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

Marketing
Co-op advertising, Ad slicks, National media, Regional advertising

Business Operations

Franchise can be run from home.

3% of all franchisees own more than one unit

Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 2

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

Qualifications & Business Experience

Business Experience:

General business experience

Marketing skills

Industry experience is preferred

• Lawn Care & Landscaping Franchise Opportunities
• Pest/Animal Control Franchise Opportunities
• Franchises Under $25K

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