About MosquitoNix - Mosquito Elves Franchise
MosquitoNix Mosquito Elves is an outdoor pest control franchise offering automated mosquito misting systems and traditional barrier spray treatments.
The brand began franchising in 2023 under the ownership of FW-MQX Holdings and O'Neal Family Trust, bringing a technology forward approach to residential and commercial mosquito control.
The Mosquito Elves concept combines installation services with ongoing maintenance and treatment programs.
MosquitoNix - Mosquito Elves Franchise Cost & Fees
| Fee Type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Initial Franchise Fee | $49,000 | One-time payment upon signing |
| Royalty Fee | The greater of: (1) 7%-10% of Gross Sales (tiered) OR (2) a minimum weekly fee ranging from $0 to $387.50 (tiered by Agreement Year) of gross sales | Ongoing; paid monthly |
| Marketing/Ad Fund | Currently 2% of Gross Sales, may increase up to 3% of Gross Sales | National brand fund |
| Total Investment Range | $120,900 – $155,900 | Includes build-out, inventory, working capital |
The investment range of $121K–$156K reflects variability in build-out costs, store size, lease terms, and market. The combined royalty (The greater of: (1) 7%-10% of Gross Sales (tiered) OR (2) a minimum weekly fee ranging from $0 to $387.50 (tiered by Agreement Year)) and marketing fee (Currently 2% of Gross Sales, may increase up to 3% 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 |
| Service Vehicle | $6,200 | $6,400 |
| Opening Package | $13,500 | $14,500 |
| Tools & Equipment | $4,000 | $7,500 |
| Storage Facility Rent | $450 | $1,500 |
| Initial Computer Hardware Package | $2,500 | $3,000 |
| Insurance | $500 | $2,500 |
| Initial Training Fee | $7,000 | $7,000 |
| Travel & Living Expenses During Initial Training | $1,500 | $8,500 |
| Market Entry Campaign | $24,000 | $24,000 |
| Printed Marketing Material | $2,000 | $2,000 |
| Professional Services | $250 | $5,000 |
| Additional Funds for first three months | $10,000 | $25,000 |
Additional Fees (Item 6)
| Fee Type | Amount |
|---|---|
| Transfer Fee | $10,000 |
| Renewal Fee | $10,000 |
| Technology Fee | Currently $75 per week |
| Audit Fee | Cost of audit |
| Customer Acquisition Commission | 8% of your Gross Sales for single new sale |
| Local Marketing Requirement | $42,000 (first year), then $16,800-$42,000 (tiered by Gross Sales) |
| Regional Advertising Cooperative | Currently none, but if established, up to 2% of your Gross Revenue |
| Special Promotional Programs | Varies |
| Additional Training; Replacement Personnel Training; and On-site Remedial Training | Current $350 per day plus trainer’s travel expenses; $1,500 per additional attendee for Technical Training |
| Securities Offering Fee | Our reasonable costs to review the proposed offering |
| Convention Fee | Currently, $1,000 per attendee |
| Supplier Approval Fee | Our reasonable expenses |
| Re-Inspection Fee | Cost of re-inspection |
| Interest | 1.5% per month or the maximum lawful rate |
| Tax Adjustment | The amount of the tax |
| Indemnification | Varies |
| Liquidated Damages | Sum of average monthly Brand Development Fee, Technology Fee, and Royalty Fee over preceding 1 year multiplied by remaining months of term; or $50,000 if not opened or operating less than 1 year |
| Enforcement Costs | Our cost to enforce the Franchise Agreement |
| Administrative Default Fee | $100 per occurrence, $100 per week until cured |
Training Program (Item 11)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Total Duration | 5 days of Technical Training and 3 days of Virtual Business Training |
| Classroom Training | 35 |
| On-the-Job Training | 43 |
| Training Location | Online/Training Center in Jacksonville, Florida or other location we designate |
| Additional Training | We may require you or your personnel to attend additional training programs and may charge a fee for the training and training materials. |
Territory Rights (Item 12)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Territory Type | Exclusive |
| Exclusive Territory | Yes |
| Territory Size | Up to 60,000 single-family households |
| Description | Territories generally contain up to 60,000 single-family households with an average annual household income of $100,000, delineated based on US postal service zip codes. The actual size varies based on initial franchise fee, contiguous markets, franchisor's long-range plans, franchisee's resources, and market conditions. Franchisor will not establish or license others to operate a brick-and-mortar residential/commercial mosquito or pest control and/or holiday lighting business within your Territory, as long as you are in Good Standing. |
Renewal, Termination & Transfer (Item 17)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Initial Term | 10-year initial term |
| Renewal Term | 2 additional 5-year terms |
| Renewal Fee | $10,000 |
| Renewal Conditions | Must be in Good Standing, give written notice, renovate/modernize required items, sign general release, satisfy current qualification/training/staffing requirements, and pay a renewal fee. |
| Transfer Fee | $10,000 |
| Transfer Conditions | Must be in Good Standing; proposed transferee must have sufficient business experience, aptitude, financial resources, meet current standards/qualifications, not be associated with a Competitive Business, not jeopardize goodwill, complete required training, sign current franchise agreement and undertakings; transferor/transferee pay transfer fee; new principal owners guarantee performance; sellers sign general release; business upgraded to current standards; if seller finances, it subordinates to franchisor fees; sellers comply with post-term obligations. |
| Termination for Cause | Franchisor may terminate for cause, including curable defaults (e.g., 72 hours for unauthorized Mark use/safety law violation, 3 days for inspection/audit failure, 5 days for insurance failure, 10 days for payment failure, 30 days for training/tax/other defaults) and non-curable defaults (e.g., abandonment for 5 days, felony conviction, confidentiality violation, unauthorized transfer, insolvency, material misrepresentation, 3 defaults within 18 months, understatement of Gross Sales/fees by >5%, or twice by <5%, or relocating Storage Facility without approval). |
| Non-Compete Period | 2 years |
| Non-Compete Details | During the term of the agreement, franchisee, owners, and Operations Manager may not have a direct or indirect interest in or perform services for a Competitive Business. After termination or expiration, for 2 years, they may not have an interest in or assist a Competitive Business within the Territory or a 50-mile radius of the Territory or any other Business's territory. |
Operations & Supply (Items 8 & 15)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Owner-Operator Required | Yes |
| Participation Details | The operation of your Business in the Territory must be directly supervised “on-premises” by a person you designate as your “Operations Manager.” We must approve your Operations Manager, and he or she must complete our required training for the management of your Business. The Operations Manager may be one of your owners but does not have to be an owner. You must also employ a certified applicator for your MosquitoNix Business. |
| Required Suppliers | MosquitoNix Pest and Holiday Lighting Systems from MQX Products; Hardware and Ancillary Items from approved suppliers (franchisor is one of them). |
| Supply Restrictions | You may use only products, services, supplies, uniforms, marketing materials, inventory, equipment, customer contracts, computer hardware/software, and signs that meet franchisor's specifications and standards. Franchisor has the right to designate or approve suppliers, and may be the only designated or approved supplier for some items. |
| Franchisor Revenue from Suppliers | Franchisor and its affiliates may derive revenue from required purchases, including charging for items provided or receiving payments from third-party designated/approved suppliers. For fiscal year 2023, MQX Products had no revenue from franchisee purchases, and Liberty Distribution, LLC had 0% of its $5,539,379 revenue from franchisee purchases. |
Financing (Item 10)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Financing Available | No |
| Description | We do not currently offer you any direct or indirect financing, nor do we receive any payments from any person offering financing to or arranging financing for a prospective franchisee. We do not guarantee your note, lease or any other financial obligation. |
MosquitoNix - Mosquito Elves Franchise Earnings — Item 19
Past financial performance does not guarantee future results. Individual results will vary.
MosquitoNix - Mosquito Elves Litigation & Risk Flags
Litigation and bankruptcy data is sourced from Items 3 and 4 of the FDD. Always verify current status directly from the most recent FDD.
MosquitoNix - Mosquito Elves System Growth
MosquitoNix - Mosquito Elves currently operates 0 franchised locations and 7 company-owned units. Unit count data is sourced from Item 20 of the FDD.
Unit History (Item 20)
| Year | Opened | Closed | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
| 2022 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
| 2023 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
Transfers: 0 | Closures: 0
State Registrations
Registered in 14 states: CA, HI, IL, IN, MD, MI, MN, NY, ND, RI, SD, VA, WA, WI
Franchisor Financials (Item 21)
Audited by DoerenMayhew for year ending December 31.
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