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.
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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How Orkin Compares
Key Insights
- Lower investment than 75% 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 | $150K – $177K | $127K | 10.0% | 653 |
| SIGN GYPSIES | $4K – $5K | $1K | N/A | 587 |
| MOSQUITO AUTHORITY | $54K – $128K | $45K | 10.0% | 546 |
| Culligan | $130K – $814K | $40K | 2.0% | 460 |
Home Services Average 130 franchises | $144K – $289K | $53K | 7.0% | – |
* Comparison based on latest FDD filings. Investment ranges from Item 7, fees from Item 5. Showing top 5 of 130 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
SBA Loan History
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.
Franchisee Contacts
121 franchisee contacts on file from official FDD filings.
| Name | SBA Loan |
|---|---|
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
121 Contacts Available
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Due Diligence
Litigation (Item 3)
Bankruptcy (Item 4)
System Health (Item 20)
Franchise system changes reported in the most recent fiscal year
Frequently Asked Questions
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.
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