MOSQUITO SHIELD
Mosquito Shield franchises offer mosquito, tick, flea, and other pest control services using a proprietary natural treatment blend applied by technicians with specialized equipment, along with complementary services such as exterior, landscape, and holiday lighting. Franchisees operate from a specific location serving residential, commercial customers, and municipalities within a defined Area of Primary Responsibility using the franchisor's System, formats, and Proprietary Marks. The business model is highly seasonal, peaking from April to October, with franchisees purchasing proprietary products from the franchisor.
Franchise Costs
7% royalty + 2% brand fund + $181/mo software + $300-$750/mo sales center + $0-$250/mo accounting software
Financial Performance
Item 19 Financial Performance
Data Based On: Data based on 15 Single-Unit Operators and 66 Multi-Unit Operators, totaling 81 franchised outlets in operation on December 31, 2023, who have completed more than one season of operation.
* Calculated weighted average gross revenue from 15 Single-Unit Operators (average $262,411.62) and 66 Multi-Unit Operators (average $289,799.03): (15 * $262,411.62 + 66 * $289,799.03) / (15 + 66) = $284,727.29. Median gross revenue is taken from the Multi-Unit Operators group, which is the larger sample. Revenue quartiles are from the Multi-Unit Operators' performance by quartiles.
Extracted Item 19 Section
How MOSQUITO SHIELD Compares
Key Insights
- Top 10 largest franchise system in Home Services
| Franchise | Investment | Fee | Royalty | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
MOSQUITO SHIELD Current | $99K – $140K | $55K | 7.0% | 407 |
| 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 (2023)
Outlets by state across the United States
+19 more states
Franchisee Contacts
203 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 MOSQUITO SHIELD franchise ranges from $98,850 to $139,950. This includes a franchise fee of $54,500. Ongoing royalty fees are 7.0% of gross sales.
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