Critter Control

Wildlife control service

While working as a chimney cleaner, Kevin Clark was often asked to remove animals from chimneys. Seeing the need for such services, Clark formed Clark's Critter Control in 1983 to remove animals from attics, decks and other areas for pest control companies.

Critter Control was incorporated in 1986 to offer businesses and homeowners a variety of wildlife control services. These services include repairing damage made by the animal and performing pest management such as screening vents, installing chimney caps and closing entry holes to make sure animals can't come back.

The company also provides on-call services for cities that do not have their own animal control agencies.

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Start-up Costs & Franchises Fees

How much does it cost to open a Critter Control Franchises?

Total Investment: $25,500-$69,000
Initial Franchise Fee: $18-$36,000
Royalty Fee: 6-16%
Advertising Fee:
Term of Agreement: 10 years

How to contact Critter Control

Critter Control Inc.
9435 E. Cherry Bend Rd.
Traverse City, MI
49684

Toll Free: (800)699-1953
Fax: (231)947-9440

Website: Visit Website

Critter Control News

Critter Control Ranks #25 In The 2008 Franchise Business Review
Franchise Business Review created the Franchisee Satisfaction Awards to pay tribute to franchise companies that are "doing it right" "" putting their franchisees first and focusing on what matters most. This year, only 153 companies received this prestigious award. Critter Control ranked... more

Critter Control® Expands Its Footprint Across North America
Critter Control announced today the opening of five new markets, taking its market penetration to 110 offices in North America. In the month of April, the 21st largest pest control operation in the U.S. completed agreements for new office locations in Ottawa and Vancouver Canada - as well as Springf... more

Critter Control Conducts Its 20th Annual Franchise Meeting At Igfa Headquarters In Fort Lauderdale, Fl
Over 140 franchisees, employees and their guests attended this years annual Critter Control meeting in Ft. Lauderdale, FL at the headquarters of the International Game Fish Association Hall of Fame and Museum. Critter Control's keynote speaker was former U. S. Navy Blue Angel pilot Lt. Commander... more

Critter Control’s New Monthly Wildlife E-zine A Big Hit.
Critter Control, Inc., the Nation’s Leading Animal and Wildlife Control Firm introduced its free “CritterChatter®” e-zine in December and received rave reviews from readers. CritterChatterÒ, a free monthly wildlife e-newsletter is now available to anyone with wildlife interests. ... more

Southern Maine’s Wildlife Control Guru, Ray Saucier, Returns From Active Duty In Iraq.
Southern Maine’s wildlife control expert, Ray Saucier, is glad to be home. Deployed for nine months in Iraq, Ray Saucier, Army Reservist - Sergeant First Class and a recipient of the Bronze Star, is now back in business serving his community with specialized wildlife control services, the other... more
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Franchise History

When did the first Critter Control open? 1983
When did Critter Control start Franchising? 1987

Year U.S.A. Canada International Corporate

2005 98 2 0 4

2004 94 2 0 5

2003 83 2 0 19

2002 84 2 0 17

2001 76 2 0 23

Expansion Plans

International: Canada,

Financing Options

Expense In-House Third Party

Franchise Fee Yes No

Startup Costs No No

Equipment Yes No

Inventory Yes No

Accounts Receivable No No

Payroll No No

Training & Support

Support
Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, 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.
8% of all franchisees own more than one unit
Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 1
Absentee ownership of franchise is NOT allowed. (100% of current franchisees are owner/operators)

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