Business Information Memorandum

Sole Trader

Business Summary

This established franchise, Pestforce is located in the North of the UK is a leader in providing pest control services in its locality. With an impressive client portfolio, consistent revenue, and comprehensive franchisee training, it represents an excellent opportunity for a potential buyer.

Business Overview

Location: Dundee, Scotland

Premises: Operated from home office with commercial vehicle

History: The franchise was purchased by the current owner in 2020 and was a newly established throughout Covid. The first couple of years trading have been impacted due to commercial premises closures offering scope to improve on current sales figures for an incoming operator.

Teritory: All DD and KY postcodes.

Products and Services

Residential Pest Control: Solutions for common household pests, rodents, and insects.

Commercial Pest Control: Services for businesses, warehouses, and commercial spaces.

Pest Prevention: Periodic inspections and preventive treatments.

Market Overview

Target Market: Homeowners, local businesses, and property managers in Dundee.

Market Trends: Growing awareness of pest-related health hazards is driving demand for professional pest control services.

Competitive Landscape: Few competitors offer as comprehensive a range.

Operations

Suppliers: Established relations with top pest control product manufacturers.

Technology: Utilizes the latest pest control equipment and the franchisers proprietary client management software.

Staff and Management

Key Staff: The business is operated full time by the current owner.

Qualifications: All training is provided by the Franchise holder and there is a franchise fee of £10,000 to be paid by the new owner.

Equipment: The business comes with a leased vehicle with full livery, all equipment required to be operational from day one including ladders, sprayers, traps, boxes and chemicals etc…

Reason for Sale and Terms of Sale

The owner is pursuing other business opportunities and is looking to sell this established franchise to a dedicated entrepreneur or investor. They seek a smooth transition with handover period available.

SWOT Analysis

Strengths: Strong brand recognition, trained staff, and a loyal customer base with 24 current contracts providing a regular income stream.

Weaknesses: Limited to geographical franchised area for full franchise, although can pay commission for outside areas.

Opportunities: Expansion of services, increased marketing efforts, and leveraging online channels for bookings. Purchase of additional franchised areas to grow the business.

Threats: New entrants in the market, changes in environmental regulations.

Appendix

Detailed financial statements, client contracts, lease agreements, and staff profiles available upon request.