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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.
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Franchise Costs
10% royalty (decreasing to 7% over $500k) + 2% ad fund + $325/mo SEO + $474.45/mo software + $199.99/mo call center
Financial Performance
Item 19 Financial Performance
Data Based On: 407 franchised businesses in operation and reporting sales as of December 31, 2025 and operated during the entire Reporting Period.
* Calculated weighted average gross revenue from segmented data for 2025: (117 units x $208,341 (First 5 Years in business) + 290 units x $444,223 (6 Years+ in business)) / 407 total units = $376,414. Calculated weighted average of median gross revenue from segmented data for 2025: (117 units x $164,899 (First 5 Years in business) + 290 units x $288,923 (6 Years+ in business)) / 407 total units = $253,270.
Extracted Item 19 Section
Avg. Revenue: $376,414
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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% | 407 |
| MERRY MAIDS | $127K – $166K | $55K | 7.0% | 933 |
| HOLIDAY LIGHTING HEROES | $136K – $164K | $118K | 10.0% | 672 |
| MOSQUITO AUTHORITY | $54K – $128K | $45K | 10.0% | 546 |
| Culligan | $130K – $814K | $40K | 2.0% | 460 |
| ONE HOUR AIR CONDITIONING AND HEATING; | $143K – $287K | $43K | 6.0% | 418 |
Home Services Average 137 franchises | $144K – $272K | $52K | 6.8% | – |
* Comparison based on latest FDD filings. Investment ranges from Item 7, fees from Item 5. Showing top 5 of 137 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
+25 more states
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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.
101 SBA loans on record
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176 franchisee contacts on file from official FDD filings.
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Litigation (Item 3)
One case involving former franchisees for breach of contract and alleged fraudulent inducement, misrepresentation, and improper termination under Wisconsin Fair Dealership Law. The franchisor prevailed in Texas and the Wisconsin case was dismissed.
Bankruptcy (Item 4)
Several portfolio companies controlled by KKR (at the time of bankruptcy) have filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings, including Marelli Holdings Co. Ltd. (2025), The Collected Group LLC (2021), Envision Healthcare Corporation (2023), Genesis Care Pty Limited (2023), IPI Legacy Liquidation Co. (2023), and Café Coffee Day (2024).
System Health (Item 20)
Franchise system changes reported in the most recent fiscal year
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The total initial investment to open a MOSQUITO JOE franchise ranges from $150,155 to $191,575. This includes a franchise fee of $42,500. Ongoing royalty fees are 10.0% of gross sales.
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