Mosquito Joe

a Neighborly company

Mosquito Joe, the #1 Outdoor Pest Control brand in America, is a fast-growing, innovative franchise that offers top-quality mosquito control services to residential and commercial customers across the United States.

Category: Pest Control

Concept Description

It’s Time to Consider this Expanding Niche Business

Protect your professional future (and your customers) with a Mosquito Joe® Franchise

Are you looking for a seasonal yet sensational business opportunity? If so, then a mosquito control franchise might be the perfect fit. With a relatively low cost of entry, this niche sector of the growing pest control industry offers you the ability to own a business that can provide professional freedom while also positively impacting your customers’ lives and the environment.

Mosquito populations are thriving throughout the United States, and insect-borne illnesses, such as the Zika Virus and malaria, are on the rise. In addition, tick activity has increased recently, and diseases like Lyme disease and Rocky Mountain spotted fever have many concerned about the health of their family and pets.

These trends spell opportunity for you, with consumers taking an ever-greater interest in their health and safety. It is a great time to discover what a Mosquito Joe franchise can do for you.

Consumer Health and Disease Control are Driving Industry Growth

The mosquito control industry is a high-growth market. Mosquito populations are flourishing throughout the United States, and insect-borne illnesses, such as West Nile Virus, are rising. In addition, tick activity has increased recently, and diseases like Lyme disease and Rocky Mountain spotted fever have many concerned about the health of their family and pets.

Industry growth is forecasted to be robust. As noted in a 2021 article from Ariston Advisory & Intelligence1:

“High affordability of general pest control services is one of the major factors influencing the segment’s growth. The growing incidence of pest infestation has increased the demand for these services. ” – Arizton Advisory & Intelligence 20211

Low Investment

Our low-cost franchise fee and fast start-up add up to a great investment opportunity. Limited staff is needed and no retail location build-out is necessary. The majority of our franchisees successfully run their business out of their home! We even offer a franchise fee discount for veterans!

Recurring Revenue Business

As residential and commercial customers continue to want mosquito, flea, and tick control throughout the season and year after year, Mosquito Joe offers opportunities for recurring service. Referrals are stronger than ever and people are buzzing about our business and results.

Feel-Good Business

Good karma is coming your way! Mosquito Joe provides a service that improves the quality of life for people in your community. Our customers are overwhelmingly grateful for the opportunity to enjoy time together outside without the concern of being bitten or exposed to the diseases mosquitoes, fleas, and ticks can carry. Look at the slew of great reviews we have coming in daily to see just how happy our customers are with the professional mosquito services we provide. Becoming a trusted partner in helping people enjoy their lives outside is an added reward.

 

Unit Option

Single, Multiple

Background

FDD Franchised Units: 407

Corporate Owned Units: 0

Projected New Units: 4

Year Established: 2009

First Year Franchised: 2012

Type of Business: Franchise

History:

Mosquito Joe was founded in Virginia Beach as a mom-and-pop pest control service by friends hoping to fight back against the growing mosquito, tick, and flea problem in their community. When the concept started taking off, we wanted to put the power to make outside fun again into the hands of as many passionate people as possible – and the Mosquito Joe franchise was born.

In 2018, we teamed up with Neighborly, the world’s largest group of premier home service brands. With their guidance, Mosquito Joe has created an opportunity for franchise owners to join a team of community heroes who provide itch-free summers to thousands of families nationwide.

Mosquito Joe has received numerous industry awards and recognition, including being named one of the Top 100 Franchises by Franchise Gator in 2021, and one of the Top 500 Franchises by Entrepreneur magazine in 2020.

Currently, Mosquito Joe operates over 350 locations across the United States, serving both residential and commercial customers with their top-quality mosquito, tick, and outdoor pest control services.

Availability

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Territories: United States

Financials

Liquidity: $50,000

*Investment Range: $150,155 - $191,575

Minimum Net Worth: $100,001 to $250,000

Franchise Fee: $42,500

Royalty: 10% to 7%

Royalty Description: 10% of Gross Sales for Gross Sales of up to $500,000 (in a calendar year, per territory); 7% of Gross Sales for Gross Sales above $500,000 (in the same calendar year, in the one territory)

Advertising: Local: 2% of Gross Sales.

National Advertising: National MAP Fee: 2% of gross sales due weekly

Passive Ownership: Semi- passive after 1 year
Passive Ownership means the owner is working 15 hours or less per week in the business.

Passive Ownership Explain: Husband and wife, partnership where the franchisee is the major investor and they have a dedicated manager for minority partner

Available Discounts

  • Veterans
  • First Responders

Discount Description: Community Heroes Program: We have established a Community Heroes Program and may offer up to a $2,500 discount to qualifying franchisees. We include firefighters, law enforcement, emergency medical technicians and personnel, teachers and educational administrative staff in our Community Heroes Program. As a member of the International Franchise Association (“IFA”), we participate in the IFA’s VetFran Program. If you are a United States or Canadian honorably discharged veteran who meets our qualifications for purchasing a franchise, you will receive a $6,000 discount. No discount will be given for franchises under an Area Development Agreement.

Training, Support and Assistance

Co-Operative Advertising: Available

Site Selection Assistance: N/A

Lease Negotiation Assistance: N/A

Length of Training: 5 Days

Training Description:

Franchise Owner Support

  1. Pre-grand opening support
  2. Marketing support
  3. Operations
  4. Systems
  5. Protected territories
  6. Technology
  7. Recruitment & Training
  8. Dedicated Franchise Business Coach

Sure Start

  1. 6-8 weeks
  2. Business planning and office preparation
  3. Modules and manuals
  4. Marketing training and planning

Operational and Marketing Tools:

You are the boss, but you always have our support.

It’s natural to want to use your talents to build your own success – but what if you could do that while also getting continuous support from experts who have worked in your field for years. Mosquito Joe provides the independence of running your own business with a strong foundation of guidance and support from an established corporate office.

Whether you need suggestions for your daily operations or a clever idea for a marketing opportunity in your area, our leadership team is there to help. We have over 80 years of combined franchise knowledge and experience across multiple franchise brands.

Also, we foster an atmosphere of community, so not only do we support you through corporate initiatives, we encourage you to develop meaningful relationships that will assist you through your overall journey with Mosquito Joe.

The Resources You Need and More.

Our franchise owners are our top priority. We understand feeling secure in your business means being prepared, so we are committed to supporting you with all the information, tools, and resources you need for your business to thrive.

To do that, we provide you with exceptional support in the following areas:

  • Setting up office systems and day-to-day operations
  • Technology training, including operation of our proprietary software systems
  • Education in the Mosquito Joe business systems, culture, and team development
  • Tested marketing strategies, local marketing consulting, and access to marketing collateral
  • Finance management and equipment investments
  • Technology and software training
  • Ongoing training and development

Financing Assistance: Available

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Presented By:

Maria Rogers

FranMent

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