PESTMASTER
PESTMASTER franchises provide structural and agricultural pest control, termite control, weed control, and maintenance services, along with other authorized related products and services, utilizing the PESTMASTER System and Marks. Franchisees operate in designated territories serving residential, commercial, and governmental customers who need pest management solutions. The business model centers on franchising these services in a mature, somewhat seasonal market competing with other pest control providers.
Franchise Costs
Financial Performance
Item 19 Financial Performance
Data Based On: 30 franchises operating 47 Territories, open and operating for the entire 12-month period ended December 31, 2024.
* Average gross revenue and median gross revenue were directly extracted from the 'SECTION A – TOTAL FRANCHISE GROSS SALES' table on page 1. Revenue top quartile was extracted from the 'Average Gross Sales' of the 'First Quartile' in 'SECTION B – FRANCHISE GROSS SALES BY QUARTILE' on page 2. Revenue bottom quartile was extracted from the 'Average Gross Sales' of the 'Fourth Quartile' in 'SECTION B – FRANCHISE GROSS SALES BY QUARTILE' on page 3. The document explicitly states that the figures reflect Gross Sales, not profits, and do not reflect all costs of sales, operating expenses, or other costs needed to obtain net income or profit, thus net income, net profit, EBITDA, and profit estimates cannot be provided.
Extracted Item 19 Section
How PESTMASTER Compares
| Franchise | Investment | Fee | Royalty | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
PESTMASTER Current | $104K – $206K | $43K | N/A | 57 |
| 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
+12 more states
SBA Loan History
Historical SBA 7(a) loan data for PESTMASTER franchisees (2017 – 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
60 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 |
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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 PESTMASTER franchise ranges from $103,900 to $206,300. This includes a franchise fee of $42,500.
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