Data extracted from Critter Control's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, filed under FTC Rule 16 CFR 436. How we analyze FDDs →
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124
Total units open
85 franchised + 39 company-owned as of December 31, 2024
0 franchised new openings; 6 company-owned new openings in 2024
Units opened last year
2 franchised closures in 2024
Units closed last year
Even (124 units at end of 2024 vs. 12
Net unit growth
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Critter Control requires a $74,875 initial franchise fee and a total initial investment range of $93,850–$250,275, per the most recent FDD on file.
Critter Control franchises are sold by Critter Control, Inc., the franchisor entity of record on its Franchise Disclosure Document. Item 1 of the FDD discloses the corporate structure, including any parent companies and predecessors.
Yes. Critter Control discloses Item 19 financial performance representations in its FDD. See the financials sub-page for the disclosed figures.
Franchisees pay a royalty of 9% and an advertising fund contribution of 1% on gross sales as defined in Item 6 of the FDD.
As of their 2025 FDD, Critter Control has 85 total locations, with 91 new locations opened in the most recent reporting year. This information comes from Item 20 of the FDD.
Yes. Critter Control grants franchisees an exclusive territory under Item 12 of the FDD. Note that exclusive territories often carve out online sales, alternative distribution channels, and non-traditional venues — review the full Item 12 language before signing.
Per the FDD, Critter Control discloses an initial agreement term of 7 years. Review Items 10 and 17 for the full renewal and termination provisions.
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