TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. — Critter Control announced a new economic stimulus plan for attracting new franchisees. In response to a troubled economy, the company has responded by rolling back initial franchise fees, and introducing a minimum up-front investment option.
Beginning this month, a Critter Control franchise opportunity will be made available for as little as $5,000 down. Any balance on the franchisee fee can be financed based on credit rating, or paid down over time at the franchisee’s own discretion.
"We're proud to be able to offer a solid, proven franchise opportunity, along with a very low entry price in these troubled economic times. We recognize there are many people motivated to have a piece of the American dream, despite the economy,” said Kevin Clark, Critter Control's CEO. “We also recognize that there are many people out of work who are highly motivated and team inspired leaders who deserve an opportunity to be in business for themselves.”
“We want to make our franchise easily affordable to anyone that is willing to work hard, and wants to help ‘protect people, property and wildlife,’ should Critter Control be the right opportunity for them. To that end, we’ve lowered our small market fee from $24,000 to $11,000, in spite of the fact that Critter Control is the industry leader in wildlife pest control," says Clark.
Entrepreneur Magazine ranked Critter Control #1 in its category, as well as being ranked one of North America’s ‘Top Low Investment’ franchise opportunities. Critter Control is also ranked as the 18th largest pest control firm in the U.S. in Pest Control Technology Magazine's Top 100, and #24 in the 2009 Franchise Business Review Annual Top 50 Ranking – recognizing Critter Control among the ‘best-of-the-best’ in the franchising industry. The company currently has more than 120 franchises in the United States and Canada. More information can be obtained from www.critterfranchise.com.