About Mosquito Squad Franchise
Mosquito Squad is a leading outdoor pest control franchise that provides mosquito elimination, tick control, and misting system services to residential and commercial customers.
Part of the AB Assetco LLC family of brands, the company has been offering franchise opportunities since 2021 and has built a reputation for effective, science based treatment methods.
The franchise fee ranges from $27,500 for a micro territory to $50,000 for a standard territory, with an additional population fee of $0.10 per person for territories exceeding 500,000 in population.
Mosquito Squad Franchise Cost & Fees
Minimum Investment
$165K
Average Investment
$191K
Maximum Investment
$217K
| Fee Type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Initial Franchise Fee | $27,500 to $50,000 | One-time payment upon signing |
| Royalty Fee | Greater of (a) 10% of first $250,000 Gross Revenue, 9% of $250,000.01 to $500,000 Gross Revenue, 8% of Gross Revenue in excess of $500,000, or (b) Minimum Royalty (varies by period) of gross sales | Ongoing; paid monthly |
| Marketing/Ad Fund | Brand Fund Contribution: Varies by period, from $150 to $450 per month. Local Marketing: Greater of $35,000 or 10% of preceding calendar year's Gross Revenue (up to $50,000 annual cap). | National brand fund |
| Total Investment Range | $164,530 – $217,125 | Includes build-out, inventory, working capital |
The investment range of $165K–$217K reflects variability in build-out costs, store size, lease terms, and market. The combined royalty (Greater of (a) 10% of first $250,000 Gross Revenue, 9% of $250,000.01 to $500,000 Gross Revenue, 8% of Gross Revenue in excess of $500,000, or (b) Minimum Royalty (varies by period)) and marketing fee (Brand Fund Contribution: Varies by period, from $150 to $450 per month. Local Marketing: Greater of $35,000 or 10% of preceding calendar year's Gross Revenue (up to $50,000 annual cap).) are ongoing costs paid as a percentage of gross sales.
Investment Breakdown (Item 7)
| Item | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Franchise Fee | $50,000 | $50,000 |
| Travel and Living Expenses While Training | $1,000 | $1,500 |
| Business Outfitting Fee | $9,500 | $9,500 |
| Operations Outfitting Fee | $2,000 | $2,000 |
| Truck Outfitting Fee | $4,000 | $4,000 |
| Tools and Equipment | $1,000 | $1,500 |
| Computer Systems | $800 | $2,000 |
| Software | $305 | $580 |
| Inventory | $1,200 | $6,500 |
| Storage Facility for Inventory and Equipment | $0 | $3,600 |
| Insurance | $7,000 | $7,500 |
| Professional Fees | $1,070 | $2,140 |
| Vehicle | $0 | $6,000 |
| Vehicle Signage | $2,400 | $2,800 |
| Telephone Services | $400 | $700 |
| Leasehold Improvements and Lease Deposits | $0 | $0 |
| Additional Funds (12 months) | $83,855 | $116,805 |
Additional Fees (Item 6)
| Fee Type | Amount |
|---|---|
| Transfer Fee | Generally $10,000; additional fees if referred by third-party broker or if franchisor identifies purchaser (greater of $15,000, 3% of purchase price, or actual costs). |
| Renewal Fee | $5,000 |
| Technology Fee | ServiceMinder software: $230 plus $25 per user (payable directly to vendor). Technology Fee: $50 per month (covers 2 branded email addresses). |
| Audit Fee | Our costs and expenses of conducting audit, including travel and lodging (if certain conditions met). |
| Key Account Programs | Will vary under circumstances and may be determined based on number of participating franchisees or other factors. |
| Call Center Fee | Currently $2.25 per minute paid to our designated third-party vendor. |
| Brand Fund Materials | Our costs (if we reproduce or customize Brand Fund materials for you). |
| Additional Opening Support Fee | Up to $500 per day, plus reasonable travel, meal, and lodging expenses of our opening support personnel. |
| Training Fees – Pre-Opening (extra trainees) | None, unless you request and we agree to accept extra trainees at $1,000 per day per extra trainee, plus our trainers’ reasonable costs and expenses, when applicable. |
| Training Fees – Remedial and Optional Training | $100 per trainee per day. |
| Brand Conference Non-attendance Fee | $2,000 (plus 1% increase in Royalty Fee if missed 2 consecutive years). |
| Service Deficiency Fee | Our costs (payable if customer complaint about services performed and franchisor determines re-performance or reimbursement is needed). |
| Change of Ownership Fee | Currently, (a) the greater of $500 or our external legal and administrative costs; plus (b) applicable training fees for the individuals we require to attend training. |
| Procurement of Insurance | Cost of insurance, plus reasonable fee of up to 25% of total insurance premium cost. |
| Vendor Review | Our reasonable costs, plus the reasonable travel, meal, and lodging expenses of our vendor review personnel. |
| Management Fee | Up to $500 per day, plus our costs and overhead. |
| Step In Fee | Up to $500 per day, plus our costs and overhead. |
| Interest | 12% per annum or the maximum rate permitted by applicable law, whichever is less. |
| Late Fee | $100 for second occurrence of payment more than 30 days past due; $200 for third occurrence; $300 for each subsequent occurrence. |
| Insufficient Funds Fee | $50 or the amount the bank charges us due to the insufficient funds, whichever is greater. |
| Indemnity for Tax Withholding | Amount of any penalties, interest, and expenses we incur. |
| Non-compliance Fee | 1% of Gross Revenue (increase in Royalty Fee). |
| Enforcement Costs | Will vary under circumstances. |
| Defense Costs | Our actual costs and expenses. |
| Indemnification | Will vary under circumstances. |
| Liquidated Damages | Greater of: (i) two years of Royalty Fees (calculated as your average Royalty Fees per payment period in the year preceding the termination of your Franchise Agreement, multiplied by the number of payment periods occurring in a two-year period); or (ii) $50,000. |
| De-identification Fee | Our costs. |
Training Program (Item 11)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Total Duration | 3 weeks Virtual Online Training and 5 days in-person training |
| Classroom Training | 62 hours |
| On-the-Job Training | 8 hours |
| Training Location | Macon, Georgia (or other designated location) |
| Additional Training | Additional required and optional training programs are made available. Remedial or optional training may incur a $100 per trainee per day fee. Travel, meals, and lodging expenses for trainees are the franchisee's responsibility. |
Territory Rights (Item 12)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Territory Type | Protected |
| Exclusive Territory | Yes |
| Territory Size | Standard Territory: 350,000 to 500,000 people; Micro Territory: less than 350,000 people |
| Description | Territories are based on demographics including population density, average income, competition, and urban/suburban/rural areas. Defined in Appendix A. Franchisor retains rights to operate/franchise outside the territory, operate under Marks inside the territory if pre-existing or notified, use Marks in other lines of business, establish similar businesses under other marks, and acquire/merge with other brands even if competitive. |
Renewal, Termination & Transfer (Item 17)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Initial Term | 10 years |
| Renewal Term | 1 additional term of 10 years |
| Renewal Fee | $5,000 |
| Renewal Conditions | Written notice of desire to renew (6-12 months prior), no default, good record of customer service/Brand Standards compliance, good working relationship (no litigation), sign then-current Successor Franchise Agreement (may have different terms/fees/territory reconfiguration/higher MPRs), pay renewal fee, sign general release of claims, Key Person/employees complete training, demonstrate right to Approved Location, remodel/refurbish/renovate business/premises/vehicles to current Brand Standards, upgrade computer systems/vehicles. |
| Transfer Fee | Generally $10,000; additional fees if referred by third-party broker or if franchisor identifies purchaser (greater of $15,000, 3% of purchase price, or actual costs). |
| Transfer Conditions | Franchisee/Owners in compliance, proposed transferee meets qualifications (including no competing business, good character, credit rating, aptitude), sign then-current FA/Personal Guarantee, complete training, modernize/upgrade business to current Brand Standards, if transferee is existing franchisee must not be in default and sign general release, price/terms not negatively impact viability, financing subordinated to franchisor obligations. |
| Termination for Cause | Franchisor can terminate for various defaults, some without cure period (e.g., no Approved Location within 3 months, failure to open by deadline, abandonment, loss of right to do business, refusal to permit inspection, non-compliance with non-compete, false records, fraud, criminal offense, insolvency, failure to maintain insurance, repeated defaults). Other defaults have 7-day (non-payment) or 30-day cure periods. Franchisor has 'step-in' rights. |
| Non-Compete Period | During term of franchise; 2 years after expiration, termination, or approved transfer. |
| Non-Compete Details | During term: No involvement in 'Competing Business' (outdoor pest control, franchising similar businesses, substantially similar businesses). After term: No involvement in 'Competing Business' within Territory, 40 miles of Territory, any zip code where customers were served, or 10 miles of any other existing Franchised Business/company-operated business. |
Operations & Supply (Items 8 & 15)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Owner-Operator Required | Yes |
| Participation Details | Franchisee must designate a 'Key Person' responsible for day-to-day operations and with authority to bind the franchisee. The Key Person must complete the Training Program and work on premises. If the Key Person leaves, a replacement must be nominated within 30 days and approved within 90 days. Owners with 5% or greater interest must sign a Personal Guarantee. |
| Required Suppliers | Franchisor or designated vendors for Outfitting Packages, Sales and Marketing Materials and Services (Local Marketing Program), Branded Products, Technology Support Services (branded email accounts, portals, websites, mobile applications, social media), ServiceMinder software, Barrier treatment products (Site One and BWI), Telephone Services (Ring Central and Voice For Pest), Call Center (Sling Shot). |
| Supply Restrictions | Franchisee must purchase Outfitting Packages, Sales and Marketing Materials and Services (Local Marketing Program), Branded Products, and Technology Support Services from franchisor or affiliates. Barrier treatment products must be purchased from designated approved suppliers (Site One and BWI). ServiceMinder software must be licensed from a designated supplier. Telephone numbers and electronic identities must be owned/controlled by franchisor or approved supplier, and transferred to approved call routing/tracking supplier (Ring Central and Voice For Pest). Call Center services must be used from a designated vendor (Sling Shot). Vehicles must meet specifications, but no designated source. Franchisor or affiliates may earn profit, rebates, administrative fees, commissions, licensing fees, or other benefits from vendors. |
| Franchisor Revenue from Suppliers | $10,617,125 (56% of total revenue) from franchisee purchases in 2022. Affiliates BuyMax and Successware had revenue of $7,139 and $132,422 respectively from franchisee purchases in 2022. Franchisor and affiliates receive 2% to 13% in rebates/compensation from some vendors. |
Financing (Item 10)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Financing Available | Yes |
| Description | Franchisor may permit financing of up to 75% of the Franchise Fee and any applicable Additional Population Fee. The balance can be paid in up to 36 monthly installments with 12% per annum interest. A Promissory Note, Guaranty, and Security Agreement (security interest in business assets) are required. Financing is not offered for transactions involving brokers or third-party referral sources. |
Mosquito Squad Franchise Earnings — Item 19
Average Revenue
$452K
Median Revenue
$308K
Revenue Range
$22K – $3.2M
Sample Size
208 units
Past financial performance does not guarantee future results. Individual results will vary.
Mosquito Squad Litigation & Risk Flags
1 Pending Action ListedReview the full FDD for details on pending litigation.
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 Squad System Growth
Total Units
230
Franchised
215
Company-Owned
15
Mosquito Squad currently operates 215 franchised locations and 15 company-owned units. Unit count data is sourced from Item 20 of the FDD.
Unit History (Item 20)
| Year | Opened | Closed | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 8 | 15 | 221 |
| 2021 | 21 | 20 | 238 |
| 2022 | 5 | 13 | 230 |
Transfers: 57 | Closures: 48
State Registrations
Registered in 12 states: CA, IL, IN, MD, MI, MN, NY, ND, RI, SD, VA, WI
Franchisor Financials (Item 21)
Revenue
$190.8M
Net Income
$36.6M
Total Assets
$780.1M
Audited by PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP for year ending December 31.
Mosquito Squad Franchise — FAQ
The total investment to open a Mosquito Squad franchise ranges from $164,530 to $217,125, per their Franchise Disclosure Document. This includes the initial franchise fee of $27,500 to $50,000. The investment covers build-out, inventory, equipment, signage, working capital, and other startup costs.
Mosquito Squad charges a royalty fee of Greater of (a) 10% of first $250,000 Gross Revenue, 9% of $250,000.01 to $500,000 Gross Revenue, 8% of Gross Revenue in excess of $500,000, or (b) Minimum Royalty (varies by period) of gross sales, plus a Brand Fund Contribution: Varies by period, from $150 to $450 per month. Local Marketing: Greater of $35,000 or 10% of preceding calendar year's Gross Revenue (up to $50,000 annual cap). contribution to the marketing/advertising fund. These fees are paid on an ongoing basis.
You can download the Mosquito Squad 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 Squad to ensure you have the most up-to-date version.
According to the Item 19 financial performance representation in their FDD, Mosquito Squad franchise owners report average revenue of $452K and median revenue of $308K. This is based on a sample of 208 units. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
Mosquito Squad has been franchising since 2021. The FDD shows an investment range of $164,530-$217,125, a Greater of (a) 10% of first $250,000 Gross Revenue, 9% of $250,000.01 to $500,000 Gross Revenue, 8% of Gross Revenue in excess of $500,000, or (b) Minimum Royalty (varies by period) royalty, and includes an Item 19 earnings disclosure. There are 1 pending litigation action(s). Review the full FDD and contact current franchisees listed in Item 20 before making any investment decision.
The franchise fee is $27,500 to $50,000 and the total investment ranges from $164,530 to $217,125 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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