MOSQUITO JOE
Mosquito Joe franchises provide pest control services, including control of outdoor insects such as mosquitoes, ticks, and fleas, rodent control, and the sale, design, installation, and servicing of outdoor misting systems, barrier sprays, and other insect elimination systems. The business operates under the Mosquito Joe brand, targeting residential and commercial customers seeking to prevent nuisance insects from entering homes and properties. Franchisees can start new businesses or convert existing ones, with the franchisor offering support through a proven system.
Franchise Costs
10% license (royalty) + 2% MAP (brand fund) + $371/mo software system + $325/mo SEO + $200/mo call center.
Financial Performance
Item 19 Financial Performance
Data Based On: 387 franchised businesses operating for at least 12 months as of December 31, 2024.
* Calculated weighted average gross revenue from the '2024 Annual Gross Sales Data' table on page 3: (91 businesses × $214,794 + 296 businesses × $432,954) / (91 + 296) = $381,655.40. No explicit overall median gross revenue, revenue quartile data, or profit metrics (gross profit, net income, net profit, EBITDA) were provided for all businesses. Page 5 explicitly states that no other financial performance representations are made.
Extracted Item 19 Section
How MOSQUITO JOE Compares
Key Insights
- Top 10 largest franchise system in Home Services
- Lower than average SBA loan default rate in Home Services
| Franchise | Investment | Fee | Royalty | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
MOSQUITO JOE Current | $150K – $192K | $43K | 10.0% | 415 |
| 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 130 franchises | $144K – $289K | $53K | 7.0% | – |
* Comparison based on latest FDD filings. Investment ranges from Item 7, fees from Item 5. Showing top 5 of 130 Home Services franchises by location count.
Locations & Growth
Outlet Growth Over Time
Total outlets at end of each year
Geographic Distribution (2024)
Outlets by state across the United States
+26 more states
SBA Loan History
Historical SBA 7(a) loan data for MOSQUITO JOE franchisees (2013 – 2025)
Loans by Year
SBA 7(a) loan activity over time
* Data sourced from SBA 7(a) FOIA loan records. Default rate calculated from charged-off loans.
Franchisee Contacts
277 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)
Breach of franchise agreement for unpaid direct marketing fees by former franchisees, with counterclaims alleging fraudulent inducement and improper termination.
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 MOSQUITO JOE franchise ranges from $150,155 to $192,075. This includes a franchise fee of $42,500. Ongoing royalty fees are 10.0% of gross sales.
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