Orkin vs Skedaddle
Franchise Comparison 2026
Both Orkin and Skedaddle are home services franchises. Orkin requires an investment of $85K – $529K while Skedaddle requires $170K – $436K. Skedaddle discloses average revenue of $1.1M; Orkin does not report Item 19 data. FranchiseVerdict rates Orkin C (Average) and Skedaddle A (Top Quintile).
| Metric | Orkin | Skedaddle |
|---|---|---|
| Verdict Grade | CAverageAverage | ATop QuintileTop Quintile |
| Investment Range | $85K – $529K | $170K – $436K |
| Franchise Fee | $39K | $55K |
| Royalty Rate | 7.0% | Greater of 6.5% of Gross Sales or Minimum Monthly Royalty Fee Requirement |
| Average Revenue (Item 19) | N/A | $1.1M |
| SBA Charge-Off Rate | Limited data | N/A |
| Total Units | 504 | 8 |
| Unit Growth (YoY) | N/A | N/A |
| Year Began Franchising | 1994 | 2017 |
| FDD Year | 2025 | 2026 |
Investment Range
$85K – $529K
$170K – $436K
Franchise Fee
$39K
$55K
Royalty Rate
7.0%
Greater of 6.5% of Gross Sales or Minimum Monthly Royalty Fee Requirement
Average Revenue (Item 19)
N/A
$1.1M
SBA Charge-Off Rate
Limited data
N/A
Total Units
504
8
Unit Growth (YoY)
N/A
N/A
Year Began Franchising
1994
2017
FDD Year
2025
2026