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Orkin
Orkin franchises operate pest control businesses providing professional pest control and termite control services for residential homes, commercial buildings, and institutional facilities using the Orkin brand and proprietary System. The franchisor, Orkin Systems, LLC, sells franchises and supports franchisees with training, operations manuals, standards, and vendor relationships. The business model involves initial franchise fees ranging from $39,000 to $100,000 based on territory size, plus ongoing investments.
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Franchise Costs
7% royalty + 2% ad fund + $140/mo software sublicensing fee + $700-$3,000/mo rent
Financial Performance
Item 19 Financial Performance
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Orkin stands out in pest control franchising not for explosive growth, but for a puzzling contraction in its franchise ranks amid a vast corporate footprint. Lacking Item 19 earnings disclosure, the FDD's operational metrics and financing hints offer a mixed signal on viability. Could this established brand be a steady earner overshadowed by its own company-owned success, or a cautionary tale for expansion seekers?
Item 7 lays out a broad initial investment of $84,975 to $528,700, driven by franchise fees from $39,000 to $100,000 depending on territory size, plus equipment, vehicles, and working capital. Ongoing costs include a 7% royalty, 2% brand/ad fund, $140 monthly software sublicensing, and rent ranging $700-$3,000 per month—potentially squeezing margins without revenue benchmarks. The absence of Item 19 leaves franchisees guessing on earnings, though sparse SBA activity (just 2 loans averaging $420,550) implies either self-funding operators or hesitation from lenders, underscoring the need for personal financial modeling.
System health per Items 20 and 21 reveals 115 franchise locations versus 389 corporate ones, with units dropping from 126 to 115—a 9% decline. High terminations at 12, minimal transfers (1), and modest projected openings (8) suggest a maturing network prioritizing stability over rapid franchising. For investors, this paints Orkin as better suited to industry veterans leveraging the brand's reputation in residential and commercial pest services, but the fee burden and opaque performance data demand rigorous territory analysis to justify the high-end investment.
Analysis based on the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document. All figures should be independently verified before making investment decisions.
How Orkin Compares
Key Insights
- Lower investment than 76% of Home Services franchises
- Higher than average SBA loan default rate in Home Services
| Franchise | Investment | Fee | Royalty | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Orkin Current | $85K – $529K | $39K | 7.0% | 115 |
| MERRY MAIDS | $127K – $166K | $55K | 7.0% | 933 |
| HOLIDAY LIGHTING HEROES | $136K – $164K | $118K | 10.0% | 672 |
| MOSQUITO AUTHORITY | $54K – $128K | $45K | 10.0% | 546 |
| Culligan | $130K – $814K | $40K | 2.0% | 460 |
| MOSQUITO JOE | $150K – $192K | $43K | 10.0% | 415 |
Home Services Average 136 franchises | $142K – $269K | $52K | 6.9% | – |
* Comparison based on latest FDD filings. Investment ranges from Item 7, fees from Item 5. Showing top 5 of 136 Home Services franchises by location count.
Locations & Growth
Outlet Growth Over Time
Total outlets at end of each year
Geographic Distribution (2024)
Outlets by state across the United States
+8 more states
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Historical SBA 7(a) loan data for Orkin franchisees (2012 – 2025)
Loans by Year
SBA 7(a) loan activity over time
* Data sourced from SBA 7(a) FOIA loan records. Default rate calculated from charged-off loans.
2 SBA loans on record
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121 franchisee contacts on file from official FDD filings.
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Litigation (Item 3)
Bankruptcy (Item 4)
System Health (Item 20)
Franchise system changes reported in the most recent fiscal year
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The total initial investment to open a Orkin franchise ranges from $84,975 to $528,700. This includes a franchise fee of $39,000. Ongoing royalty fees are 7.0% of gross sales.