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You can buy a pest control franchise with an investment of less than £15,000. This, however, is just the minimum initial investment. These initial costs will include the franchise license and franchise fees (for things such as training and marketing) but you will need to factor in all the other business set-up and ongoing costs such as company insurance, company vehicles, legal and accountancy fees and so forth.
All things considered, you can usually get your pest control franchise set up and running with an initial capital of around £30,000 to £60,000.
There are a number of pest control franchise opportunities originating from both the UK and the US.
Here is just a small selection of pest control franchises that are currently recruiting franchisees in the UK:
https://pestforcefranchise.co.uk/
https://www.thepestcompany.com/pest-control-franchise-opportunities
In the US there is a vast array of pest control franchises, the larger ones will require between $75,000 to $140,000 investment, whereas the smaller franchise companies offering just one service start out at $15,000.
For example, Liberty Pest (https://libertypestinc.com/our-home) requires a $15,000 upfront investment, BedBug Chasers (https://bedbugchasers.com) requires an initial investment ranging from $99,425 to $143,550, Orkin (https://www.orkin.com) ask for the equivalent of £75,000 and Truly Nolen (https://www.trulynolen.com) require £45,000.
There are two business model options if you’re looking to invest in a PGH Beegone franchise, an Owner Operator or a Management Owner.
As an Owner Operator you will undertake all pest control and bee removal services as well as the day-to-day running of the business, also known as a “man/woman in a van”.
As a Management Owner, you will employ a team of technicians to undertake each job for you, whilst your main priority will be to run the day-to-day operations of the business, although you may choose to undertake some surveys yourself.
The initial cost for an Owner Operator is £17,370 + VAT. The franchise agreement is for 5 years and can then be renewed on a rolling basis once it expires. This upfront franchise cost includes the licence fee at £5,000 and the support package (franchise fees) at £12,370.
The cost to purchase a Management Owner franchise is £28,805 + VAT which includes the license fee at £10,000 and the support package (franchise fees) at £18,805.
There are other estimated set up costs for the franchise which include your van, your tools, external training and other business set up fees – this outlay will vary from franchisee to franchisee.
The expected turnover for the Owner Operator franchise in year one is £159,000 and the year one expected sales for a Management Owner is £319,000.
There are a number of pest control franchises available in the UK. Let’s compare how PGH Beegone weighs up against the Pestforce franchise.
To join the Pestforce franchise, the initial investment fee is £16,500 + VAT and some working capital. This comes with a number of benefits including full training and support, business stationary, public liability insurance, initial stock and materials etc.
A PGH Beegone franchise costs £17,370 + VAT as an Owner Operator and £28,805 + VAT as a Management Owner. This upfront outlay will get you use of two brands, full training, an initial 6-month local marketing campaign and collateral, lead creation and telesales support, a bespoke software package and memberships to a couple of relevant industry bodies plus one-to-one mentoring from MD Peter Higgs, free membership of your local business networking group, free external business coaching and a 24/7 call answering service so you never miss a lead.
When looking to invest in a new franchise opportunity, it’s important to assess costs carefully to ensure you are doing a like-for-like comparison and that you are aware of all additional elements. For example, the PGH Beegone franchise support package for an Owner Operator is £12,370 – this includes a wide variety of elements, not just marketing and training, some of which are covered for the whole of the first year in that cost, others for the duration of the franchise agreement. Other franchises may not offer as a detailed a start-up package and therefore cannot be compared just on price. The level of ongoing support, possible return on investment and size of the market opportunity should also all be considered.
PGH Beegone Franchising Limited
Hivegrove
Kings Court, Burrows Ln
Gomshall, Guildford
Surrey, GU5 9QE
Tel: 01483 273 478
PGH Beegone Franchising Limited Registered in England no.13147543