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LAST UPDATED: September 6, 2023 FRANCHISE WEBSITE:<a href="https://ohdeerfranchising.com/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=franchise-deep-dive-ohdeer-franchise-costs-fees-profit-and-data-2723526" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">&nbsp;https://ohdeerfranchising.com/</a> NUMBER OF LOCATIONS:&nbsp;14 REPORTED COST TO GET IN:&nbsp;$116,280 to $143,542 REPORTED ROI (Item 19):&nbsp;N/A<a href="https://ohdeerfranchising.com/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=franchise-deep-dive-ohdeer-franchise-costs-fees-profit-and-data-2723526" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">OhDEER</a> is an industry leader in providing 100% all-natural deer, tick and mosquito control services. The brand provides services such as deer repellent, and tick and mosquito control for commercial and residential properties as well as special events. OhDEER utilizes safe and effective treatments that are not harmful to the environment, children or pets.Headquartered in Wayland, Massachusetts, the brand was officially established in 2007 by founder<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/kurt-upham-6552a01b/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=franchise-deep-dive-ohdeer-franchise-costs-fees-profit-and-data-2723526" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">&nbsp;Kurt Upham</a>. As a child, Upham loved learning as much about insects and wildlife as he possibly could. He received a degree in horticulture and studied entomology, and came up with the idea for ohDEER while working with the landscape design and architect company The MacDowell Company. The brand went on to begin offering franchise opportunities in 2013.<h2>How Many ohDEER Locations Are There?</h2>As of September 2023, there are<a href="https://oh-deer.com/locations/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=franchise-deep-dive-ohdeer-franchise-costs-fees-profit-and-data-2723526" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">&nbsp;14 ohDEER franchises</a> spanning Maryland, Massachusetts, New York, Virginia and Rhode Island. The brand is actively offering new franchise opportunities throughout the Eastern Seaboard and across the country. According to ohDEER’s consumer-facing website, the brand is interested in working with both single- and multi-unit operators.<h2>What Is ohDEER’s Business Model?</h2>OhDEER’s business model revolves around providing deer, tick and mosquito services to residential and commercial properties year-round. The brand generates revenue through service fees and recurring services. According to the brand, ohDEER franchisees retain 92% of their customers. Franchise owners also have exclusive access to their own territory, which includes a minimum of 75K households, providing them with the potential to scale their business.<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidmulcahy/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=franchise-deep-dive-ohdeer-franchise-costs-fees-profit-and-data-2723526" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">David Mulcahy</a>, the chief operating officer at ohDEER, confirmed that the brand is expecting to expand exponentially in the next few years alongside the growing demand for tick and mosquito control services.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.cdc.gov/ncezid/dvbd/media/lyme-tickborne-diseases-increasing.html?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=franchise-deep-dive-ohdeer-franchise-costs-fees-profit-and-data-2723526" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)</a> reported that each year, nearly half a million people will be diagnosed and treated for a tickborne disease. As roughly 30% of consumers are looking for natural solutions, ohDEER is experiencing significant growth.Additionally, interested candidates are not required to have prior experience. In fact, ohDEER provides a weeklong initial training program that will teach owners and operators everything they’ll need to know to run their franchise. This training covers sales, marketing, production and administrative tasks taught through hands-on experiences in the classroom and in the field.<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=roImpRMhYlI&utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=franchise-deep-dive-ohdeer-franchise-costs-fees-profit-and-data-2723526" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=roImpRMhYlI</a><h2>How Much Can ohDEER Franchise Owners Make?</h2>OhDEER does not have a publicly available Item 19. To learn more,<a href="https://ohdeerfranchising.com/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=franchise-deep-dive-ohdeer-franchise-costs-fees-profit-and-data-2723526" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">&nbsp;contact the team</a> about reading the Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD), which will state the total earnings of any company or franchise-owned unit as a reference.<h2>How Much Does It Cost to Open an ohDEER Franchise?</h2>The initial investment required to open an ohDEER franchise ranges between $116,280 to $143,542. This covers the franchise fee, first-year marketing costs, technology fees and equipment costs. OhDEER lists its equipment costs to be anywhere from $40K to $60K.OhDEER lists the following benefits that owners will get from their initial investment:<ul><li>Marketing support</li><li>Sales Training Program</li><li>Software Support</li><li>Bookkeeping</li><li>Year-round Opportunity</li></ul><h2>What Is the Franchise Fee for an ohDEER Franchise?</h2>The initial franchise fee required to open an ohDEER franchise is $49,500. There is also a $5K marketing management fee.OhDEER also offers a 10% discount on its franchise fee for all qualified veterans.<h2>Who’s On ohDEER’s Leadership Team?</h2><ul><li><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/kurt-upham-6552a01b/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=franchise-deep-dive-ohdeer-franchise-costs-fees-profit-and-data-2723526" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Kurt Upham — Founder and President</a></li><li><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidmulcahy/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=franchise-deep-dive-ohdeer-franchise-costs-fees-profit-and-data-2723526" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">David Mulcahy — Chief Operations Officer</a></li></ul><h2>What Helpful Articles Can I Read to Learn More About ohDEER?</h2><ul><li><a href="https://ohdeerfranchising.com/about-us/faq/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=franchise-deep-dive-ohdeer-franchise-costs-fees-profit-and-data-2723526" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">ohDEER Franchise FAQ</a></li><li><a href="https://www.yurview.com/shows/ssne/oh-deer-deer-tick-and-mosquito-control/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=franchise-deep-dive-ohdeer-franchise-costs-fees-profit-and-data-2723526" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">OhDEER | All Natural Deer, Tick and Mosquito Control</a></li><li><a href="https://theincmagazine.com/david-mulcahy-helping-to-keep-your-home-and-garden-critter-free/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=franchise-deep-dive-ohdeer-franchise-costs-fees-profit-and-data-2723526" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">David Mulcahy: Helping to keep your Home and Garden Critter-Free</a></li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=roImpRMhYlI&utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=franchise-deep-dive-ohdeer-franchise-costs-fees-profit-and-data-2723526" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">ohDEER – How it All Works</a></li><li><a href="https://www.inc.com/profile/ohdeer-south-shore?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=franchise-deep-dive-ohdeer-franchise-costs-fees-profit-and-data-2723526" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">ohDEER Inc. 5000 Company Profile</a></li></ul>Disclaimer: This content is for informational purposes only. 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