Concept Description
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The core of Skedaddle’s approach involves creating safe, impenetrable homes for people while ensuring animals are treated with respect. This is not conventional pest control; Skedaddle has distinguished itself by pioneering humane solutions, a crucial differentiator that resonates strongly with the modern, ethically aware consumer.
Not only does Skedaddle provide a permanent solution to wildlife issues, but we also have three other service lines: attic restoration, traditional press control, and holiday decoration.
Skedaddles’ methodology is comprehensive and proven. It is structured around a three-step process designed to deliver long-term solutions to wildlife intrusions.
The Skedaddle business model is designed to support growth and expansion. Because the business can be operated from a home base or a small storage facility, overhead costs are kept relatively low. This combination of a low initial financial investment and minimal ongoing overhead makes it comparatively easy for franchisees to scale their operations from a two-van business to a multi-vehicle fleet, potentially comprising 5-10 or more vehicles.
With extensive experience in the industry, Skedaddle operates in multiple markets. If you don’t believe there’s a need for this type of service in your area, ask around because everyone we talk to has an animal encounter story!
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Over 30 years of industry experience with comprehensive training and ongoing support.
Testimonials
We have an internal validation call library:
Below is the URL and password to our recorded call library where franchise owners share their experiences operating their Skedaddle business.
URL: https://skedaddlefranchise.com/recorded-calls/
PW: Skedaddle2022
Publicity
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Unit Option
Single, Multiple, Area Representative/Master Developer
Background
FDD Franchised Units: 8
Corporate Owned Units: 0
Projected New Units: 0
Year Established: 2005
First Year Franchised: 2017
Type of Business: Franchise
Hours of Operation: Regular Business Hours
Number of Employees: Small (1-5)
History:
If you’re wondering what a 4-time Stanley Cup champion and a home protection company have in common, you must not know the Skedaddle story!
After playing Major Jr A hockey for the Ottawa 67s and then with the New York Islanders, Skedaddle Founder Bill Dowd found himself looking for his next career.
In 1989, Bill saw an opportunity for a much-needed service in his market. He started his own home protection business based on innovative practices that completely seal, protect, and prevent problems from occurring as humans and animals inevitably interact.
After playing hockey all over Canada and becoming familiar with different provinces, Bill began to establish Skedaddle territories in Hamilton, Ottawa, and Montreal. One observation he had was that whenever the company expanded, it seemed to experience double-digit growth year after year!
Over the next 20+ years, the business continued to grow across Canada. Our success can be attributed to Bill’s unique and proprietary methodology of sealing weak and vulnerable areas of customers’ largest asset, their homes.
After dialing in the U.S program, we already have one Owner in Milwaukee who has purchased a second territory in Madison and plans to expand and purchase the entire state due to his overwhelming success!
We are focused on growing the wildlife protection business nationwide.
Availability
Territories: United States, Canada: Registered
Financials
Liquidity: $75,000
*Investment Range: $169,900 - $247,100
**Average Investment: $175,000 - $225,000
Provided by the Franchisor
Minimum Net Worth: $100,001 to $250,000
6 Month Cash: $75,001
Franchise Fee: $55000
Royalty: 6.5%
Royalty Description: 6.5% of Gross Sales (or minimum monthly royalty, whichever is greater)
Advertising: $2,000 per Territory per month local marketing
National Advertising: 0.5% of Gross Sales.
Ramp-Up: 1 to 3 months
Passive Ownership: Semi- passive at onset (they can hire a manager to run business)
Passive Ownership means the owner is working 15 hours or less per week in the business.
Passive Ownership Explain: Increased financial requirements to be able to hire/pay a GM salary
Available Discounts
- Veterans
Discount Description: 10% veteran discount
Training, Support and Assistance
Co-Operative Advertising: N/A
Site Selection Assistance: Available
Lease Negotiation Assistance: N/A
Length of Training: 40 hours
Training Description:
Our initial training program takes place at our headquarters in Ancaster, Ontario, and includes 31 hours in a classroom and 42 hours of on-the-job training. Owners will learn about marketing, accounting, admin tasks, supplier relationships, reporting, our sales process, the technical aspects of wildlife removal, pest control, attic restoration, and holiday decor. Training is primarily hosted by our Chief Operating Officer, Barry Dowd, CEO & Founder Bill Dowd, and Director of Technical Services Corey Lewis.
Operational and Marketing Tools:
| The corporate team assists Franchise Owners in creating a location-specific website and maintaining ongoing SEO. We assist Owners with launching Google Adwords and creating content that can be shared to help promote their business. We also help to obtain and wrap the Franchise Owner’s vehicle(s), which is a highly cost-effective method of outdoor advertising. Networking plays a big part in obtaining a strong customer base so we help Owners partner with local humane societies. Humane societies receive over 12,000 calls a year for services that are then referred to Skedaddle! |
Financing Assistance: N/A
