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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.
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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
Avg. Revenue: $284,727
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Unlock financial performance dataMOSQUITO SHIELD Franchise Analysis
Picture a home services franchise that thrives on seasonal pest battles, armed with proprietary treatments and backed by private equity muscle. Mosquito Shield's FDD Item 19 unveils revenue disparities that could make or break your investment, while expansion plans hint at untapped territories. With terminations in the mix and a low-barrier entry, does this buzzing opportunity repel risks or attract them?
Item 7 details an initial investment of $98,850-$139,950, including a $54,500 franchise fee, making it accessible for home services. Ongoing fees hit 7% royalty plus 2% brand fund, plus $181/month software, $300-$750/month sales center, and up to $250/month accounting—totaling significant fixed costs in a highly seasonal model peaking April-October. Item 19 shines with average gross revenue of $284,727 but a median of just $116,372 across comparable units, signaling that top performers inflate the average while most lag, demanding strong sales in residential and commercial pest control.
Franchising since 2013, the system grew from 369 to 407 locations (+10%) between 2022-2023, projecting 50 new units amid 35 transfers but 65 terminations—a red flag for retention in a PE-driven push by Princeton Equity Group. This trajectory suggests momentum but underscores execution risks in a niche, product-dependent business where franchisees buy proprietary blends. For investors eyeing $100K startups, the revenue gap and terminations mean vetting local demand is crucial; outperformers thrive, but the median warns of slim margins without scaling lighting add-ons.
Analysis based on the 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document. All figures should be independently verified before making investment decisions.
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 | $136K – $164K | $118K | 10.0% | 672 |
| MOSQUITO AUTHORITY | $54K – $128K | $45K | 10.0% | 546 |
| Culligan | $130K – $814K | $40K | 2.0% | 460 |
| MOSQUITO JOE | $150K – $192K | $43K | 10.0% | 415 |
Home Services Average 136 franchises | $142K – $269K | $52K | 6.9% | – |
* Comparison based on latest FDD filings. Investment ranges from Item 7, fees from Item 5. Showing top 5 of 136 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
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203 franchisee contacts on file from official FDD filings.
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Litigation (Item 3)
Bankruptcy (Item 4)
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 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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