Dakota Bedbug Detection
Dakota Bedbug Detection franchises provide preventive and reactive canine bedbug inspection services to residential and commercial customers, operating under the Dakota Bedbug Detection brand. The business focuses solely on inspections without offering remediation services, differentiating it from exterminators and avoiding conflicts of interest. The franchise model requires an initial investment of $37,080 to $66,750, including $28,000 to $32,000 paid to the franchisor, targeting property owners and managers seeking reliable bedbug detection.
Franchise Costs
10% royalty + 1% marketing fund + $50-$100/mo software subscription
How Dakota Bedbug Detection Compares
Key Insights
- One of the lowest investment costs in Home Services (ranked #3 of 134)
| Franchise | Investment | Fee | Royalty | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Dakota Bedbug Detection Current | $37K – $67K | $20K | 10.0% | 0 |
| MERRY MAIDS | $127K – $166K | $55K | 7.0% | 933 |
| HOLIDAY LIGHTING HEROES | $150K – $177K | $127K | 10.0% | 653 |
| SIGN GYPSIES | $4K – $5K | $1K | N/A | 587 |
| MOSQUITO AUTHORITY | $54K – $128K | $45K | 10.0% | 546 |
| Culligan | $130K – $814K | $40K | 2.0% | 460 |
Home Services Average 134 franchises | $143K – $285K | $52K | 7.0% | – |
* Comparison based on latest FDD filings. Investment ranges from Item 7, fees from Item 5. Showing top 5 of 134 Home Services franchises by location count.
Locations & Growth
Outlet Growth Over Time
Total outlets at end of each year
Geographic Distribution (2025)
Outlets by state across the United States
Franchisee Contacts
1 franchisee contacts on file from official FDD filings.
| Name | SBA Loan |
|---|---|
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
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Due Diligence
Litigation (Item 3)
Bankruptcy (Item 4)
System Health (Item 20)
Franchise system changes reported in the most recent fiscal year
Frequently Asked Questions
The total initial investment to open a Dakota Bedbug Detection franchise ranges from $37,080 to $66,750. This includes a franchise fee of $20,000. Ongoing royalty fees are 10.0% of gross sales.
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