How many SKEDADDLE franchise locations are there?

As of the 2026 FDD, SKEDADDLE has 8 franchise locations. The company has been franchising since 2017.

Can you get an SBA loan for a SKEDADDLE franchise?

Yes, SBA loans are available for SKEDADDLE franchises. Historical data shows 1 SBA 7(a) loans have been approved for SKEDADDLE franchisees, with an average loan amount of $150,000. The historical default rate is 0.0%.

Is SKEDADDLE a good franchise to buy?

SKEDADDLE shows several positive indicators: low SBA loan default rate. However, franchise success depends on many factors including location, local market conditions, and owner involvement. We recommend speaking with existing franchisees and consulting with a franchise attorney before making a decision.

SKEDADDLE

FDD Year:

Skedaddle franchises provide humane wildlife control services along with supplemental offerings such as pest control, attic restoration, holiday lighting, and related products within designated territories. The business model involves licensing a proprietary system including branded marks, operations manuals, and approved supplies to franchisees who operate primarily on-site at customer locations, potentially starting home-based and scaling to commercial facilities. It targets residential and commercial customers seeking ethical pest and wildlife management solutions.

Locations

$170K–$247K

Investment

Since 2017

Franchising

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Franchise Costs

Franchise Fee

$55,000

Item 5 of FDD

Initial Investment Range

$169,900 – $247,100

Low: $169,900High: $247,100

Item 7 of FDD

Royalty Rate

6.50%

of gross sales

Brand Fund

0.50%

Item 6 of FDD

Fixed Monthly Fees

$1,130 – $1,400

Item 6 of FDD

6.5% royalty (greater of % or minimum monthly) + 0.5% brand development fund (up to 2%) + $230/user/mo technology fee (up to $500/user) + $900/mo managed website fee.

How SKEDADDLE Compares

Key Insights

Higher investment than 83% of Home Services franchises

Franchise	Investment	Fee	Royalty	Locations
SKEDADDLE Current	$170K – $247K	$55K	6.5%	8
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 132 franchises	$144K – $288K	$53K	7.0%	–

* Comparison based on latest FDD filings. Investment ranges from Item 7, fees from Item 5. Showing top 5 of 132 Home Services franchises by location count.

Locations & Growth

Outlet Growth Over Time

Total outlets at end of each year

Geographic Distribution (2025)

Outlets by state across the United States

Top States

1MD

2GA

3WI

4CO

5MN

6OH

7PA

8MA

SBA Loan History

Historical SBA 7(a) loan data for SKEDADDLE franchisees (2024 – 2024)

Total Loans

Average Loan

$150,000

Total Volume

$0.1M

Default Rate

0.0%

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

11 franchisee contacts on file from official FDD filings.

Name	Address	Phone	Email	SBA Loan
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC	123 Main St Anytown, CA 90210	(555) 123-4567	john@example.com	$350,000 2023 · Active
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC	123 Main St Anytown, CA 90210	(555) 123-4567	john@example.com	$350,000 2023 · Active
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC	123 Main St Anytown, CA 90210	(555) 123-4567	john@example.com	$350,000 2023 · Active
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC	123 Main St Anytown, CA 90210	(555) 123-4567	john@example.com	$350,000 2023 · Active
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC	123 Main St Anytown, CA 90210	(555) 123-4567	john@example.com	$350,000 2023 · Active

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Due Diligence

Litigation (Item 3)

Franchisee Cases0

No litigation involving franchisees reported

Bankruptcy (Item 4)

Bankruptcy HistoryNo

No bankruptcy history reported

System Health (Item 20)

Franchise system changes reported in the most recent fiscal year

Terminations

Non-Renewals

Reacquired

Ceased Ops

Transfers

Sold to Franchisees

Projected New

Frequently Asked Questions

The total initial investment to open a SKEDADDLE franchise ranges from $169,900 to $247,100. This includes a franchise fee of $55,000. Ongoing royalty fees are 6.5% of gross sales.