Description:
Prokill is a franchise opportunity in the pest control industry, with a goal to become a household name throughout the country in the next five years.
Opportunities:
Opportunities available throughout UK and Ireland.
Business Type:
Franchise.
Minimum Investment:
£60,000.
Financing Assistance:
Yes, through a third party.
Training Provided:
Yes.
Prokill Franchise Opportunity
‘The Pest profession in the world!’
Prokill is a franchise opportunity in the pest control industry, with a goal to become a household name throughout the country in the next five years.
Prokill aims to lift the image of the industry, way beyond the ‘life of grime’ reputation prevalent with smaller businesses, into a professional highly accredited and recognized name that is setting standards wherever it operates. With ISO9001 accreditation, BPCA, Exor, SAFEcontractor and Link-Up status, as well as being one of the only recognized examiners for the Royal Society for Promotion of Health, Prokill hopes to rise head and shoulders over any local competition.
Geoff Whittle, Head of Development at Prokill emphasizes that, “We’re looking for management-style individuals with the potential to develop and manage a significant portfolio of business that covers virtually every type of property in the land. We want people with an aim beyond ‘man and van’ mindset, more with a ‘man that can’ – one who will control and guide a team within their chosen area. We’re only appointing one hundred franchisees countrywide, so they have to be people with a real desire to build a significant business asset with high rewards.”
‘Spreading wings nationwide’
Since replicating the original Prokill business (now in its sixth year) the franchise business that started in 2006 has recruited a steady flow of individuals with their sights set on surpassing the £1million turnover that the core business achieved within five years.
Franchises have been awarded from Cornwall to Liverpool, currently in nine locations that represent approximately ten percent of the total franchises available – so serious individuals need to secure the areas they favour without delay.
‘You don’t get rich by selling your own labour’
Every franchisee sets out to establish their own territory, building a highly profitable business in the first instance and an accruing asset thereafter. Their backgrounds are diverse but are usually from management with some experience in recruiting and controlling personnel, sales or marketing. Without exception, they recognise that ‘you don’t get rich by selling your own labour’ as you can only ever work to your own capacity.
Prokill openly states that unless a franchisee employs one, if not two employees in the first year, then it’s highly unlikely that they’ll achieve the £200,000 turnover they predict in year one (a franchisee will be lucky to exceed £90,000 as they then have to service the same contracts they have sold). However, with gross profits around 90% and net profits around 25% it’s easy to see how the business grows rapidly. Between 40% - 50% of all turnover each year will carry forward as contract work into the next year – so there should be no reason why turnover and profits don’t double year-on-year.
‘Trained to succeed’
Previous experience within the industry isn’t necessary as all franchisees go through residential and field training courses that cover every aspect of technical, administrative and sales activity. From day one of trading, a franchisee will inherit the same national industry accreditations that enable Prokill to open doors that remain firmly closed to lesser competitors, and can be confident that the training is nationally recognized and continually monitored for compliance by independent bodies.
‘Constant support’
Prokill recognises that every franchisee is making a huge leap of faith when they embark on their own business venture. Often it’s just the desire to work for oneself; to stop making someone else profitable; or to fulfil a lifetime ambition – but whatever the reason Prokill is there every step of the way; during and after training with online, technical, sales, telephone and field support.
Geoff Whittle has the last word. “Prokill surely has to be the most robust business proposition in the country, borne out of a cast iron marketplace coupled to comprehensive training and nationally recognised accreditations and recognitions – the only ingredient missing is you! If becoming your ‘Local Hero’ appeals and earning good profits is even more attractive, then talk to us now.”
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“I’m astounded at the profitability and variety of this business. There’s never a dull moment and no day is ever the same as the one before. I’ve solved problems for everyone from the owner of a luxury motor cruiser through to the trustees of a private school and a nationwide chain of estate agents – not to mention the fact that potentially I can help the owners of every industrial, residential, agricultural or leisure site throughout my territory. I don’t know where else I could get the financial returns I’m getting in a marketplace that to all intents and purposes is totally recession-proof.” “When I was first introduced to the ‘Local Hero’ marketing approach that Prokill has adopted I was a little skeptical, but we really are welcomed by our customers as most are quite anxious to remove their pest problems as it can impact on both their health and business performance. The fact that we really are local is also a big bonus to our customers. What with climate change and 21st century lifestyles this market is sure to grow and grow in the future – to be part of it is the best decision I ever made.” - Ashley, First pilot franchisee
“You have some great people in your business and I think that it would be extremely rude of me, not to comment on their professionalism, attitude and effort at all times in helping me undertake this new venture.” - Roy Hawkes, Avon
“Thanks for all your help…without your knowledge and support my task would have been a lot harder and certainly not as productive. I'm loving my new life.” - Justin Holloway, Swindon





