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PESTMASTER Franchise Cost and Profit

FDD-based startup cost, franchise fee, revenue, profit, SBA default rate, and investment risk signals for PESTMASTER.

Based on 2025 FDD · 7 filings in corpus

FranchiseIQ Score
65
B
Moderate-Low Risk
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Health Score
B
74/100
5/7 metrics · High confidence
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Cost and profit at a glance

How much does a PESTMASTER franchise cost and make?

Based on FDDIQ's FDD corpus, a PESTMASTER franchise shows an estimated initial investment of $104K – $206K. Reported owner economics show $22K. Use the links below to compare the cost, revenue, SBA loan history, and ROI against other franchises before you request the full FDD.

Startup Cost
$104K – $206K
Total initial investment
Profit / Revenue
$22K
FDD Item 19 signal
Payback Signal
7.1 years
Modeled return metric
SBA Default Rate
No matched SBA history
Loan repayment history
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Quick fee read: $43K franchise fee · 9% royalty/ad burden. These figures are directional screening data, not a substitute for reading the current FDD and speaking with existing operators.

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PESTMASTER Franchise Analysis

PESTMASTER requires a total initial investment of $104K to $206K (midpoint approximately $155K), with an initial franchise fee of $43K. The ongoing fee burden is 9% (7% royalty plus 2% advertising fund). This is below the industry average of approximately 22.3%, leaving more margin for the operator.

According to Item 19 of the 2025 FDD, the median revenue for PESTMASTER locations is $241K. The implied franchisee EBITDA is approximately $22K, based on the margin assumptions disclosed in the FDD. The estimated cash-on-cash return is 14.0% with a payback period of approximately 7.1 years.

PESTMASTER operates approximately 0 franchised units.

Prospective franchisees should verify all figures against the most recent FDD, conduct validation calls with multiple existing franchisees, and consult with a franchise attorney before signing any agreement.

Analysis based on 2025 FDD filing. FDDIQ Editorial Team · Methodology

Total Investment Range$104K$206K
MinMid: $155KMax

Key Metrics

Franchise Fee
$43K
Royalty Rate
7%
Ad Fund Rate
2%
Total Burden
9.0%
Royalty + ad fund
Units (2023)
-
Net Unit Growth
-
Year over year
Cash-on-Cash Return
14.0%
Annual estimated return
Payback Period
7.1 yrs
Break-even timeline
SBA Default Rate
~3–8%
Fewer than 50 loans on record
Median Revenue
$241K
Item 19 disclosed
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Estimated using sector-average margins. Actual franchise economics vary by location, operator, and market conditions.

PESTMASTER vs. Home Services Average

MetricPESTMASTERHome Services Avg
SBA Default Rate - 4.9%
Cash-on-Cash Return14.0%22.3%
Total Investment$155K$145K

Industry averages based on FranchiseIQ corpus benchmarks. ▲ = better than avg, ▼ = worse.

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5 data-driven questions every PESTMASTER franchise buyer should ask.

  1. 1.What is PESTMASTER's SBA default rate compared to its competitors?Learn more →
  2. 2.Does PESTMASTER disclose Item 19 financial performance representations?Learn more →
  3. 3.What is the net unit growth trend over the past 3 years?Learn more →
  4. 4.What is the franchisee termination and transfer rate per Item 20?Learn more →
  5. 5.What do the FDD litigation disclosures (Item 3) reveal about franchisor legal history?Learn more →
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Data sourced from publicly filed Franchise Disclosure Documents (FDDs) submitted to state franchise regulators. SBA loan data from public SBA 7(a) records. Information reflects the most recent FDD filing in our database and may not reflect current terms. Always verify with the franchisor's current FDD before making any investment decision. Not legal or financial advice.

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