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Mosquito Squad
 

Mosquito Squad is North America's fastest growing outdoor living franchise concept with an incredible, high-margin recurring revenue stream. Since joining the Outdoor Living Brands' franchise lineup in 2009, Mosquito Squad has been experiencing explosive franchise unit and consumer sales growth. Clients want to take back their backyards by combating annoying insect bites and protecting their families and pets from the dangerous diseases such as Lyme Disease, Encephalitis and West Nile Virus.

Franchisor Background

Year Established:

  2004

Franchising Since:

  2005

IFA Member



Operating Units:

Franchised Units:93 100%  
Company-Owned Units:0 0%  
 ______ _____  
Total Operating Units:93 100%  
 

Geographic Distribution:

U.S.:97 100% In 26 States
Canada:0 0% In 0 Canadian Provinces
International:0 0% In 0 Foreign Countries
 ______ _____  
Total:97 100%  
 

North America:

States/Provinces with the largest number of operating units:
DensityUnits    
1. Illinois9
2. Virginia9
3. North Carolina8

Registered in Following Registration States:

   California, Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin, District Of Columbia

Financial Requirements

Investment:

Minimum Net Worth:$75K
Cash Investment:$35K
Total Investment:$35-75K
Average Total Investment:$55K
 

Fees:

Initial Franchise Fee:$22,500
Average Franchise Fee:$22K
On-Going Royalty:400-1,900 monthly
Average Royalty:0%
Advertising Fee:100-400 mon

Average Number of Employees:

   1 Full-time, 2 Part-time

Space Needs (in square footage):

   N/A

Preferred Sites:

   Home-based

Other Sites:

  

Encourage Conversions?

   Yes

Earnings Claims Provided?

   Yes

Listed in the SBA Registry?

   Yes

Support and Training

International Franchise Association:Yes
Canadian Franchise Association:No
Franchisee Association/Member:No
Size of Corporate Staff:30
Site Selection Assistance?Not Applicable
Lease Negotiation Assistance?Not Applicable
Financial Assistance?Yes, Direct
 

Marketing Support:

Co-Op Advertising:No
National Advertising:Yes
Regional Advertising:No
Local Advertising:Yes
Marketing Materials:Ad Slicks, Brochures, Coupons/rebates, Direct Mailers, Emails, Promotional Items, Radio Ads, Site Signs, Television Ads, Trade Show Exhibits, Videos
Additional Services:Grand Opening, In-house Marketing, Marketing Research, Online Extranet, Press Releases, Sales Strategies
Other Marketing Support:None Specified
 

On-Going Support:

Central Data Processing:Not Applicable
Central Purchasing:At Additional Cost
Field Operation Evaluation:Included in Fees
Field Training:Included in Fees
Initial Store Opening:Included in Fees
Inventory Control:Included in Fees
Franchisee Newsletter:Included in Fees
Regional or National Meetings:At Additional Cost
800 Telephone Hotline:Included in Fees
 

Training:

1. Richmond, VA4-5 days depending on class size
 

Franchisee Qualifications

Ranked from 1 (unimportant) to 5 (important):
 
Financial Net Worth:5
General Business Experience:5
Specific Industry Experience:1
Formal Education:3
Psychological Profile:3
Personal Interview(s):4

Minority Representation

Units Owned by Minorities:

African-American:N/A
Asian-American:N/A
Hispanic:N/A
Native American:N/A
Other:N/A
Specific Minority:N/A

Terms of Contract

Term of Initial Contract:7 Year(s)
Term of Renewal Period:7 Year(s)
Passive Ownership:Allowed
Area Development Agreements?Yes, for 3 Year(s)
Sub-Franchising Contracts?No
Franchisees Allowed to Expand Within Territory?Yes

Expansion Plans

Projected New Units Over Next 12 months:

   30
U.S.:Yes, All
Canada:Yes, All
Overseas:No
 
 
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