Established
1979
Franchise Units
66
Minimum Investment
$42,500
Franchise Fee
$42,500
Total Investment Range
$188,800
Home Based
Yes
Description
Pestmaster is an industry-leading pest control franchise with over 45 years of proven success. Our model is built on a balanced business mix of residential, commercial, and federal government contracts, making us one of the most resilient and scalable opportunities in the pest control space. As the #2 Small Business Enterprise for pest control services to the U.S. government, Pestmaster franchisees benefit from a reliable and diversified revenue stream.
What sets Pestmaster apart is our commitment to innovation and environmentally responsible practices. We offer a full range of pest control services while maintaining eco-friendly standards that meet the growing demand for sustainable solutions. Whether you're a first-time business owner or an experienced entrepreneur, Pestmaster provides the support, training, and brand strength needed to thrive in this essential industry.
Background
Established: 1979
First Unit Franchised: 1991
Franchised Units: 66
Company Owned Units: 6
States Registered In: All
Canada Franchises: No
International Franchises: No
Support Training
Financial Assistance Provided: Yes, Up to 75% of Initial Franchise Fee
Negotiated Medical benefits available through outside vendors!
Site Selection Assistance: N/A
Lease Negotiation Assistance: N/A
Recruiting Assistance: Yes
Cooperative Advertising: Yes
Training: Self-paced pre-Launch Training online. Two weeks initial (one week at HQ in Reno Nevada and one week in your market); Ongoing training three times per year as well as on-call assistance.
PhD Entomologist on staff!
Ideal Candidate
Direct Operator – All business functions to include service calls; networking with local professionals such as property managers, realtors and insurance agents; customer service, data and chemical recording, billing, marketing and sales
Semi-passive Operator - Manage the manager on recruiting and standard business functions, manage KPI's
IDEAL CANDIDATE
The qualities we're looking for:
- Likes people, a lot, and works great with others
- Enjoys managing others and team building
- Has a personal conviction and vision for what they want
- Is comfortable with numbers and accounting
- Believes in the benefits of culture and a strong brand
- Can speak clearly and confidently
- Open to learning and new ideas
- Knows the benefits of taking calculated risks
- Understands the importance of technology
Financial Detail
Minimum Cash Investment: $42,500
Total Investment: $84,600 to $188,800
Minimum Net Worth: $100,000
Franchise Fee: $42,500 for 1st unit; $85,000 for 2 units; $106,250 for 3 units
FINANCING AVAILABLE up to 75% of the Franchise Fee for 24 months at 12% interest
Royalty: 7%
Ad: 2%
Item 19: Yes
Average Number of Employees: 3
Visa Candidates: Yes
Passive Ownership: Yes, can be semi-passive from startup
Home-Based: Yes
B2B: Yes
Master Franchise Opportunities: No
Veteran Discount: Yes, 20% discount on Intial Franchise Fee for Veterans and First Responders!
10% discount on Initial Franchise Fee for Women and Minorities!