About Mosquito Mike Franchise
Mosquito Mike is a seasonal pest control franchise specializing in mosquito and tick abatement services for residential properties.
The brand has been franchising since 2021, offering clients a choice between standard and organic spray treatments applied through a recurring service program designed to keep outdoor spaces safe and enjoyable throughout the warmer months.
The franchise fee is $49,000.
Mosquito Mike Franchise Cost & Fees
Minimum Investment
$104K
Average Investment
$116K
Maximum Investment
$127K
| Fee Type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Initial Franchise Fee | $49,000 | One-time payment upon signing |
| Royalty Fee | The greater of (i) 10% of Gross Sales or (ii) the following weekly minimums: Year 1: $25 per week; Year 2: $50 per week; Year 3: $70 per week; Year 4: $90 per week; and Year 5+: $110 per week of gross sales | Ongoing; paid monthly |
| Marketing/Ad Fund | 2% of Gross Sales | National brand fund |
| Total Investment Range | $104,313 – $127,320 | Includes build-out, inventory, working capital |
The investment range of $104K–$127K reflects variability in build-out costs, store size, lease terms, and market. The combined royalty (The greater of (i) 10% of Gross Sales or (ii) the following weekly minimums: Year 1: $25 per week; Year 2: $50 per week; Year 3: $70 per week; Year 4: $90 per week; and Year 5+: $110 per week) and marketing fee (2% of Gross Sales) are ongoing costs paid as a percentage of gross sales.
Investment Breakdown (Item 7)
| Item | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Initial Franchise Fee | $49,000 | $49,000 |
| Facility Occupancy | $0 | $0 |
| Furniture and Fixtures | $0 | $750 |
| Vehicle and Outfitting | $2,038 | $6,000 |
| Computer Hardware and Software | $2,400 | $6,973 |
| Technology Fees – 3 Months | $1,800 | $1,800 |
| Office Equipment and Supplies | $300 | $900 |
| Initial Inventory | $2,500 | $4,105 |
| Business Licenses and Permits | $250 | $1,250 |
| Professional Fees | $1,400 | $3,200 |
| Association Membership Fees | $200 | $450 |
| Call Center Fee – 3 Months | $1,800 | $1,800 |
| Insurance | $1,750 | $2,700 |
| Training Expenses | $1,275 | $5,892 |
| Grand Opening Marketing Campaign | $35,000 | $35,000 |
| Additional Funds – 3 Months | $4,500 | $7,500 |
Additional Fees (Item 6)
| Fee Type | Amount |
|---|---|
| Transfer Fee | 75% of the then-current initial franchise fee. For transfers to an existing franchisee in good standing, the transfer fee is 50% of the then-current initial franchise fee, and for an entity owned and controlled by the franchisee for convenience purposes, the transfer fee is $1,500. |
| Renewal Fee | $2,500 |
| Technology Fee | Up to $4,800 per year, currently $3,600 per year. |
| Audit Fee | Cost of examination plus related expenses. |
| Required Minimum Expenditure for Local Marketing and Advertising | 10% of Gross Sales for the prior year or $35,000, whichever is greater. |
| Advertising Cooperative | As determined by the cooperative. |
| Software Fee | Currently $4,800 per year. |
| Late Charge | $100 |
| Interest Charge | 1.5% per month from due date, or maximum allowed by law |
| Insufficient Funds Fee | $100 |
| Interim Management Fee | Our then-current fee, which is currently $400 per day, during the term of interim management, plus all travel related and other expenses. |
| Initial Training (additional personnel) | $250 per person per day. |
| Additional Training | Currently $500 per person additional training program, franchisee conference or annual convention. |
| Remedial Training | Our then-current trainer per diem rate plus expenses. Our current per diem rate is $350 per person, per day, plus travel and other expenses. |
| Evaluation Fee | $750 |
| Confidential Operating Manual Replacement Fee | Our then-current fee. |
| Quality Review Services | Varies. |
| Indemnification | Amount of loss or damages plus costs. |
| Non-compliance Fee | $500 per incident or per day. |
| Reimbursement of Legal Fees and Expenses | Our costs and expenses, including but not limited to, attorneys’ fees, incurred for your failure to pay amounts when due or failure to comply in any way with the Franchise Agreement. |
| Liquidated Damages | Royalty Fees and Brand Development Fund Contributions for the balance of the Term. |
| Insurance | Amount paid by us for your insurance obligations, plus a ten percent (10%) administrative fee and other actual expenses. |
| Taxes | Amount of taxes. |
| Call Center | Currently $600 per month. |
| Customer Dispute Resolution Fee | $200, plus the actual amount we refund to a customer on your behalf. |
Training Program (Item 11)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Total Duration | Initial training is at least four (4) weeks but no more than six (6) weeks prior to opening. Ongoing training and annual meetings are six (6) days or less per year. |
| Classroom Training | 24 |
| On-the-Job Training | 26 |
| Training Location | Franchisor's headquarters in Fall River, Massachusetts, or another designated location. |
| Additional Training | The franchisor may offer mandatory and/or optional additional training programs or a national business meeting/annual convention (up to 6 days/year) at a designated location. A reasonable fee may be imposed for these programs, currently $500 per person. Franchisees are responsible for all incidental expenses (travel, lodging, meals, wages). |
Territory Rights (Item 12)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Territory Type | Protected |
| Exclusive Territory | Yes |
| Territory Size | A minimum population within a geographic area defined by zip codes or other readily ascertainable geographic boundaries. |
| Description | The territory is determined on an individual basis considering demographic data (household income, total residential population, median home value), political boundaries, zip codes, natural boundaries, competition, and other pertinent factors. Franchisees may operate from a home-based office. The franchisor reserves rights to sell products/services through alternative distribution channels and to service 'Key Accounts' within the territory, potentially offering the franchisee the first right to service them. |
Renewal, Termination & Transfer (Item 17)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Initial Term | seven (7) years |
| Renewal Term | up to three (3) additional terms of five (5) years each |
| Renewal Fee | $2,500 |
| Renewal Conditions | To renew, the franchisee must be in full compliance with the agreement, have no more than three (3) defaults during the current term, provide written notice 10 months before term end, execute a new franchise agreement, pay the $2,500 renewal fee, upgrade assets to current specifications, execute a general release, and comply with current qualifications and training requirements. The new agreement may have materially different terms. |
| Transfer Fee | 75% of the then-current initial franchise fee. For transfers to an existing franchisee in good standing, the transfer fee is 50% of the then-current initial franchise fee. For transfers to an entity owned and controlled by the franchisee for convenience purposes, the transfer fee is $1,500. |
| Transfer Conditions | Transferees must meet franchisor's standards for franchisees (demeanor, character, business experience, financial resources), complete initial training, and the franchisee must have paid all amounts owed. The transferee must execute the then-standard franchise agreement (which may differ), and both parties must sign a general release. The franchisee must subordinate claims against the transferee to the franchisor and indemnify the franchisor for 3 years post-transfer. Franchisor approval of material terms is required. |
| Termination for Cause | Automatic termination occurs for insolvency, bankruptcy, inability to pay debts, receivership, unsatisfied judgments (30+ days), dissolution, or foreclosure not dismissed (30+ days). Immediate termination upon notice can occur for misrepresentation in application, falsifying reports, ceasing operations for 5+ days during peak season (unless due to casualty and diligently pursuing repair), loss of property possession (unless due to casualty and diligently pursuing relocation), failure to restore business within 30 days of casualty, non-compliance with laws (e.g., taxes), default on leases/financing, understatement of Gross Sales (2+ times), non-compliance with insurance, unauthorized transfer, failure to transfer upon death/disability, felony conviction, adverse judgment for fraud/racketeering, concealing revenues, creating public health/safety threat, refusing inspection/audit, unauthorized use of Marks/Confidential Information, non-compliance with non-compete, 3+ defaults or 2+ default notices in 12 months, insufficient funds (2+ times in 12 months), default under other agreements, or termination without cause. |
| Non-Compete Period | During the term of the Agreement and for 24 months after termination or expiration. |
| Non-Compete Details | During the term, franchisees and principals may not divert business/customers to competitors, participate in any pest business similar to the System, induce franchisor employees to leave, or act prejudicially to the Marks/System. Post-termination (24 months), they may not divert business/customers to competitors, participate in any pest business within 25 miles of their former territory or any Mosquito Mike outlet, induce franchisor employees to leave, or act prejudicially to the Marks/System. |
Operations & Supply (Items 8 & 15)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Owner-Operator Required | No |
| Participation Details | Franchisees are not required to personally participate in the direct operation of the Franchised Business, but it is recommended. A general manager, who may be the franchisee or an approved appointee, must directly operate the business. The general manager must successfully complete the Initial Management Training Program and other required training, and cannot have an interest or business relationship with competitors. |
| Required Suppliers | Franchisees must purchase all fixtures, furnishings, signs, equipment, inventory, chemicals, uniforms, marketing materials, computer systems, certain software, and other supplies, products and materials from approved suppliers and contractors or in accordance with franchisor specifications. Franchisees must also purchase or lease an approved vehicle outfitted to franchisor specifications. |
| Supply Restrictions | The franchisor maintains written lists of approved items and designated suppliers/contractors, which are updated periodically. Franchisees can request approval for alternative items or suppliers by submitting a written request with a $750 evaluation fee and samples. The franchisor reserves the right to revoke approval of any item or supplier that does not continue to meet current standards. |
| Franchisor Revenue from Suppliers | The franchisor may derive revenue from franchisee purchases from designated suppliers, currently receiving rebates of 5% or approximately $0.01 per mailer from direct mail services vendors. An affiliate, MM Support Services, is a designated supplier for merchant services and receives 50% to 80% of net profit from franchisee required purchases. |
Financing (Item 10)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Financing Available | No |
| Description | We do not offer direct or indirect financing. We do not guaranty any note, lease or obligation on your behalf. |
Mosquito Mike Franchise Earnings — Item 19
Average Revenue
$327K
Median Revenue
$269K
Revenue Range
$64K – $707K
Sample Size
1 units
Past financial performance does not guarantee future results. Individual results will vary.
Mosquito Mike Litigation & Risk Flags
Clean Litigation RecordMosquito Mike 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 Mike System Growth
Total Units
1
Franchised
0
Company-Owned
1
Mosquito Mike currently operates 0 franchised locations and 1 company-owned units. Unit count data is sourced from Item 20 of the FDD.
Unit History (Item 20)
| Year | Opened | Closed | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2020 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2021 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Transfers: 0 | Closures: 0
State Registrations
Registered in 21 states: CA, CT, DE, HI, IL, IN, MD, MA, MI, MN, NH, NJ, NY, ND, PA, RI, SD, VT, VA, WA, WI
Franchisor Financials (Item 21)
Revenue
$95K
Net Income
$4K
Total Assets
$91K
Audited by Stephen T. Gentile for year ending November 30.
Mosquito Mike Franchise — FAQ
The total investment to open a Mosquito Mike franchise ranges from $104,313 to $127,320, per their Franchise Disclosure Document. This includes the initial franchise fee of $49,000. The investment covers build-out, inventory, equipment, signage, working capital, and other startup costs.
Mosquito Mike charges a royalty fee of The greater of (i) 10% of Gross Sales or (ii) the following weekly minimums: Year 1: $25 per week; Year 2: $50 per week; Year 3: $70 per week; Year 4: $90 per week; and Year 5+: $110 per week of gross sales, plus a 2% of Gross Sales contribution to the marketing/advertising fund. These fees are paid on an ongoing basis.
You can download the Mosquito Mike 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 Mike to ensure you have the most up-to-date version.
According to the Item 19 financial performance representation in their FDD, Mosquito Mike franchise owners report average revenue of $327K and median revenue of $269K. This is based on a sample of 1 units. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
Mosquito Mike has been franchising since 2021. The FDD shows an investment range of $104,313-$127,320, a The greater of (i) 10% of Gross Sales or (ii) the following weekly minimums: Year 1: $25 per week; Year 2: $50 per week; Year 3: $70 per week; Year 4: $90 per week; and Year 5+: $110 per week 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 $49,000 and the total investment ranges from $104,313 to $127,320 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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