About Mosquito Authority Franchise
Mosquito Authority is a pest control franchise specializing in residential mosquito treatment services.
The brand has been franchising since 2020 under Main Line Brands Holdings and offers homeowners recurring outdoor treatments that reduce mosquito populations and allow families to enjoy their yards without the nuisance and health risks of biting insects.
Each treatment is applied by trained technicians using barrier spray methods tailored to each property.
Mosquito Authority Franchise Cost & Fees
Minimum Investment
$54K
Average Investment
$91K
Maximum Investment
$128K
| Fee Type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Initial Franchise Fee | $25,000 to $45,000 | One-time payment upon signing |
| Royalty Fee | 10% of Gross Revenues of gross sales | Ongoing; paid monthly |
| Marketing/Ad Fund | Currently none, but if implemented up to 3% of Gross Revenues with a minimum monthly fee that will range from $150 to $200 during the term of your Franchise Agreement. | National brand fund |
| Total Investment Range | $54,000 – $127,700 | Includes build-out, inventory, working capital |
The investment range of $54K–$128K reflects variability in build-out costs, store size, lease terms, and market. The combined royalty (10% of Gross Revenues) and marketing fee (Currently none, but if implemented up to 3% of Gross Revenues with a minimum monthly fee that will range from $150 to $200 during the term of your Franchise Agreement.) are ongoing costs paid as a percentage of gross sales.
Investment Breakdown (Item 7)
| Item | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Initial Franchise Fee | $25,000 | $45,000 |
| Pre-Opening Marketing Package & First Year Spend | $15,000 | $25,000 |
| Expenses During Initial Training | $1,000 | $1,500 |
| Computer Hardware and Technology Fees | $1,000 | $2,000 |
| Opening Inventory | $2,500 | $5,000 |
| Storage Facility for inventory and equipment | $0 | $200 |
| Vehicle | $0 | $30,000 |
| Customer Service Vehicle Outfitting Package | $4,000 | $5,000 |
| Insurance (annual premium) | $2,500 | $4,000 |
| Additional Funds for first three months of operation | $3,000 | $10,000 |
Additional Fees (Item 6)
| Fee Type | Amount |
|---|---|
| Transfer Fee | $7,500 U.S. if the transferee does not have any existing relationship with us (for Mosquito Authority or Pest Authority) or $2,500 U.S. if the transferee has an existing relationship with us (for Mosquito Authority or Pest Authority) |
| Renewal Fee | $3,500 |
| Technology Fee | A monthly fee ranging from $100 to $1,200 depending on your Gross Revenues for your Mosquito, Tick, and Fly Control Specialty Business during the prior 12-month period. |
| Audit Fee | Cost of audit plus 1.5% charge per month for underreporting |
| Local Website pages, social media reputation management, local search web form, for organic leads, review generation tools, and SEO | Currently $250 per month, but we may increase the monthly fee upon notice based on our then current costs |
| Social media pages and management; posts and review response for Google, Facebook and Yelp. | Currently none, but we may implement and later increase the monthly fee upon notice based on our then current costs |
| Additional Assistance | $750 - $1,250 per day plus travel expenses, lodging and meals |
| Training, including Seminars, Conventions or Programs | $500 - $5,000, plus materials estimated at $50. If you fail to attend the conference, you will be charged the greater of $699 or that year’s cost to attend. |
| Late Fees | $100 |
| Credit Card Processing Fees | Then current fees set by third party vendor, to our knowledge current a $35.00 one-time set up fee, plus $60.00 annual compliance fee, plus $28.55 per month for account fees, plus a per transaction fee (generally ranging from 2.4% - 2.9% per transaction) |
| Minimum Individual Local Advertising Expense, including Pay Per Click Advertising and social media | Greater of $5,500 or 5% of Gross Sales annually |
| Special Campaigns Participation Fees | An amount set by us from time to time based on the nature of the Special Campaign, but subject to credit against your Minimum Individual Local Advertising Expenses |
| Call Center | $250 set up fee, $250 per month ongoing payment after first year of operations, and customer acquisition fee of $17 - $25 per sale. |
Training Program (Item 11)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Total Duration | 4 to 5 business days |
| Classroom Training | 28 hours |
| On-the-Job Training | 2 hours |
| Training Location | Hickory, NC headquarters or online via the Internet; on-site at a client's premises in Hickory, NC for field training. |
| Additional Training | Additional attendees for initial training cost $1,500 per person. Mandatory seminars, conventions, or continuing development programs may be held, with franchisees responsible for conference fees and travel expenses. |
Territory Rights (Item 12)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Territory Type | Protected |
| Exclusive Territory | No |
| Territory Size | For Full-Size Franchises: approximately 35,000 single-family dwellings with household incomes above $75,000. Hometown Franchises have fewer single-family dwellings with no specific minimum level. |
| Description | Territories are determined based on demographics, population density, median income, natural boundaries, extent of competition, and urban/suburban/rural characteristics. The franchisor reserves the exclusive right to determine territory boundaries and may change, modify, or delete the Owner-Occupied Dwelling Limit at its sole discretion. Once established, the territory will not be changed regardless of population fluctuations. Franchisees may not sell services in unsold territories without prior written permission. |
Renewal, Termination & Transfer (Item 17)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Initial Term | 10 years |
| Renewal Term | 5 years each |
| Renewal Fee | $3,500 |
| Renewal Conditions | To renew, the franchisee must sign a new agreement, be current in payments, sign a release, and pay the renewal fee. The new agreement may contain materially different terms and conditions than the original contract. |
| Transfer Fee | $7,500 U.S. (if transferee has no existing relationship) or $2,500 U.S. (if transferee has existing relationship) |
| Transfer Conditions | Transferee must qualify as a new franchisee, pay the transfer fee, sign an approved purchase agreement, complete training, and the franchisee must sign a release. The franchisor has a right of first refusal. |
| Termination for Cause | The franchisor can terminate the agreement for various reasons, including intentional disclosure of confidential information, voluntary abandonment of the business for 5 consecutive days, insolvency or bankruptcy, material unsatisfied judgments, felony conviction of franchisee/owner, failure to pay overdue amounts within 10 days of notice, misuse of marks, repeated defaults, misrepresentation, or failure to obtain storage facility approval. |
| Non-Compete Period | 2 years |
| Non-Compete Details | During the term of the franchise, the franchisee and its owners/managers are prohibited from having any direct or indirect interest in or performing services for a competitive business anywhere in the US. After termination or expiration, this restriction applies for 2 years within the former territory or within 25 miles of the territory. This does not prevent ownership of up to 5% of publicly traded companies. |
Operations & Supply (Items 8 & 15)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Owner-Operator Required | Yes |
| Participation Details | If the franchisee is an individual, direct supervision of the business at the franchised location is required. If a business entity, a Designated Business Manager must provide direct, on-site supervision. The Designated Business Manager must be approved by the franchisor, successfully complete initial training, and adhere to the Franchise Agreement and Brand Standards Manuals, including confidentiality and non-competition obligations. |
| Required Suppliers | The franchisor is the only approved supplier for all apparel, uniforms, forms, products, chemicals, and advertising materials. The franchisor is also an approved supplier for certain equipment, inventory, supplies, and services, but not the only one for these items. Franchisees must use the franchisor's designated toll-free phone number and answering service, and the franchisor's Technology and Software Systems (including Dispatch Plus Software) on approved computer equipment. Vehicles must meet franchisor specifications. |
| Supply Restrictions | Franchisees must purchase all apparel, uniforms, forms, products, chemicals, and advertising materials from the franchisor. For other items like certain equipment, inventory, supplies, and services, franchisees must purchase from the franchisor or approved suppliers. Alternative suppliers will not be approved for these items. Franchisees are required to use the franchisor's designated toll-free phone number (800-709-1190) and answering service. The Dispatch Plus Software is mandatory and the only approved software. Computer equipment must be purchased through approved suppliers, but not necessarily a single specific supplier. Vehicle signage packages must be acquired from the franchisor or a designated supplier. |
| Franchisor Revenue from Suppliers | $2,966,286 from sales or leases of products to franchisees in 2021, representing 29% of total 2021 fiscal year revenues. The franchisor may receive a maximum of a 5% rebate from franchisee purchases from suppliers, but collected $0 in rebates in 2021. |
Financing (Item 10)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Financing Available | Yes |
| Description | The franchisor may defer payment of up to half of the initial franchise fee at its sole discretion. This deferred portion is paid over 36 months at an 8% annual interest rate via a Financing Amendment and Promissory Note. The franchisor does not finance any other part of the initial investment and does not guarantee or place financing with third parties. |
Mosquito Authority Franchise Earnings — Item 19
Average Revenue
$497K
Revenue Range
$7K – $6.6M
Sample Size
433 units
Past financial performance does not guarantee future results. Individual results will vary.
Mosquito Authority Litigation & Risk Flags
Clean Litigation RecordMosquito Authority has no pending litigation actions listed in their FDD. There is also no bankruptcy history disclosed.
Litigation and bankruptcy data is sourced from Items 3 and 4 of the FDD. Always verify current status directly from the most recent FDD.
Mosquito Authority System Growth
Total Units
528
Franchised
528
Company-Owned
0
Mosquito Authority currently operates 528 franchised locations and 0 company-owned units. Unit count data is sourced from Item 20 of the FDD.
Unit History (Item 20)
| Year | Opened | Closed | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 26 | 2 | 440 |
| 2020 | 45 | 1 | 484 |
| 2021 | 51 | 7 | 528 |
Transfers: 77 | Closures: 10
State Registrations
Registered in 14 states: CA, HI, IL, IN, MD, MI, MN, NY, ND, RI, SD, VA, WA, WI
Franchisor Financials (Item 21)
Revenue
$10.2M
Net Income
$1.2M
Total Assets
$30.2M
Audited by GreerWalker for year ending December 31.
Mosquito Authority Franchise — FAQ
The total investment to open a Mosquito Authority franchise ranges from $54,000 to $127,700, per their Franchise Disclosure Document. This includes the initial franchise fee of $25,000 to $45,000. The investment covers build-out, inventory, equipment, signage, working capital, and other startup costs.
Mosquito Authority charges a royalty fee of 10% of Gross Revenues of gross sales, plus a Currently none, but if implemented up to 3% of Gross Revenues with a minimum monthly fee that will range from $150 to $200 during the term of your Franchise Agreement. contribution to the marketing/advertising fund. These fees are paid on an ongoing basis.
You can download the Mosquito Authority Franchise Disclosure Document free on this page. The FDD is a public document filed with state franchise registries. Always also request the current FDD directly from Mosquito Authority to ensure you have the most up-to-date version.
According to the Item 19 financial performance representation in their FDD, Mosquito Authority franchise owners report average revenue of $497K. This is based on a sample of 433 units. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
Mosquito Authority has been franchising since 2020. The FDD shows an investment range of $54,000-$127,700, a 10% of Gross Revenues royalty, and includes an Item 19 earnings disclosure. There is no pending litigation. Review the full FDD and contact current franchisees listed in Item 20 before making any investment decision.
The franchise fee is $25,000 to $45,000 and the total investment ranges from $54,000 to $127,700 depending on location size and market. Contact the franchisor directly for current net worth and liquid capital requirements, territory availability, and application details.
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