- 2024 Franchise 500 Rank
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#126 Ranked #144 last year
- Initial investment
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$99K - $140K
- Units as of 2024
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435 160.5% over 3 years
Company Overview
About Mosquito Shield
Industry | Maintenance |
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Related Categories | Pest Control, Miscellaneous Services |
Founded | 2001 |
Parent Company | Five Star Franchising |
Leadership | Michael Moorhouse, President |
Corporate Address |
500 E. Washington St. North Attleboro, MA 02760 |
Social | Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, YouTube |
Business Overview
Franchising Since | 2013 (11 years) |
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# of employees at HQ | 16 |
Where seeking |
This company is offering new franchises throughout the US. |
# of Units | 435 (as of 2024) |
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Information for Franchisees
Here's what you need to know if you're interested in opening a Mosquito Shield franchise.
Financial Requirements & Ongoing Fees
Here's what you can expect to spend to start the business and what ongoing fees the franchisor charges throughout the life of the business.
Initial Franchise Fee
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$54,500 |
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Initial Investment
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$98,850 - $139,950 |
Net Worth Requirement
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$300,000 |
Cash Requirement
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$150,000 |
Veteran Incentives
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10% off franchise fee |
Royalty Fee
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7% |
Ad Royalty Fee
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2% |
Term of Agreement
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10 years |
Is franchise term renewable? | Yes |
Financing Options
Some franchisors offer in-house financing, while others have relationships with third-party financing sources to which they refer qualified franchisees.
In-House Financing | Mosquito Shield offers in-house financing to cover the following: equipment, inventory |
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Third Party Financing | Mosquito Shield has relationships with third-party sources which offer financing to cover the following: franchise fee, startup costs, equipment, inventory, accounts receivable, payroll |
Training & Support Offered
Franchisors offer initial training programs and a variety of ongoing support options to help franchisees run their businesses.
On-The-Job Training | 10-20 hours |
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Classroom Training | 16 hours |
Ongoing Support |
Purchasing Co-ops
Newsletter
Meetings & Conventions
Toll-Free Line
Grand Opening
Online Support
Security & Safety Procedures
Field Operations
Site Selection
Proprietary Software
Franchisee Intranet Platform
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Marketing Support |
Co-op Advertising
Ad Templates
National Media
Regional Advertising
Social Media
SEO
Website Development
Email Marketing
Loyalty Program/App
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Operations
Additional details about running this franchise.
Is absentee ownership allowed? | Yes |
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Can this franchise be run from home/mobile unit?
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Yes |
Can this franchise be run part time?
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Yes |
# of employees required to run | 1 |
Are exclusive territories available?
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Yes |
Franchise 500 Ranking History
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Additional Rankings
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Ranked #1 in Pest Control in 2024
Best of the Best
Ranked #126 in 2024
Franchise 500
Ranked #51 in 2024
Fastest-Growing Franchises
Ranked #26 in 2023
Top Home-Based & Mobile Franchises
Ranked #12 in 2024
Top Franchises for Less Than $100,000
Ranked #63 in 2024
Top Brands for Multi-Unit Owners
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