Mosquito Shield
Provides mosquito, tick, flea, and other pest control services using proprietary treatment blends applied at customer locations by technicians; also offers exterior and landscape lighting and holiday lighting installation for residential, commercial, and municipal clients.
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Home Services
Brand super powers
Low-cost, Home-based start-up
Home service in high demand
The original mosquito and tick control company
Proprietary products and equipment
National Sales Center
Brand highlights
- CEO
- Headquarters500 E Washington Street, North Attleboro, MA, 02760
- Year founded2012
- Year started franchising2013
- IndustryHome Services
- Locations open89 (+30 last three years)
Statistics & metrics
- Investment range$92,850 - $162,420
- Franchise fee$49,500
- Royalty7% of: actual Gross Sales1 or Minimum Gross Sales (see Item 12), whichever is greater.
- Brand fund2% of Gross Sales1
- Required Liquid CapitalN/A
- Required Net WorthN/A
Learn more about the Home Services industry:
Home services cover everything from interior design and cleaning to landscaping and pest control. With homeowners constantly investing in their properties, this industry offers consistent demand and growth potential.
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FDD insights
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FDD Version Referenced - Issuance Date: 2021-04-28
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| The Franchisor & Executives | Learn about Mosquito Shield, its parent company, and the executive leadership team responsible for operating and supporting the franchise system. | |
| Business Experience | Review the professional backgrounds and relevant business experience of Mosquito Shield's executives, directors, and key management personnel. | |
| Litigation | Understand any past or pending legal actions involving Mosquito Shield, its affiliates, or key personnel that may be relevant to prospective franchisees. | |
| Estimated Initial Investment | Review the estimated total initial investment required to open a Mosquito Shield franchise, including startup costs and working capital estimates. | |
| Financial Performance Representations | Review any financial performance information Mosquito Shield provides, including revenue or earnings data, if disclosed. |
Location data
| Total locations | 89 |
| Franchise locations | 87 |
| Corporate locations | 2 |
System growth over time
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Franchisee reviews
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Based on 4 reviews
CURRENT FRANCHISEE
Number of Locations: 1
The franchisee conveyed a cautiously positive outlook, citing solid overall satisfaction and a high likelihood to recommend, but with reservations in several areas. They rated ongoing support strongly and felt the time commitment met expectations, while onboarding, financial results, ROI, and customer acquisition were only moderate. Technology stood out as a weak spot, and interest in expansion was low, though they acknowledged recent improvements such as added support staff, better website optimization, and more lead‑generation options; they also noted the model’s simplicity as a potential strength and called for improvements in technology, vendors, and marketing.
PERFORMANCE SCORECARD
CURRENT FRANCHISEE
Number of Locations: 5
The franchisee expressed a mixed-to-negative view of the brand, driven by declining profitability and frustration with costly, ill-fitting platform changes following the Five Star transition. Ratings indicate financial results are well below expectations and ongoing support and technology are weak, though the franchisor’s customer acquisition strategies perform well; product and routing efficiency were also cited as strengths. Despite being inclined to repurchase, they are unlikely to recommend the brand or pursue expansion, and they highlighted call center and marketing as key areas for improvement.
PERFORMANCE SCORECARD
CURRENT FRANCHISEE
Number of Locations: 1
The franchisee expressed a mixed view of the brand, with moderate satisfaction and willingness to repurchase but a very low likelihood to recommend. They praised the franchise’s culture and reported excellent ongoing support, along with strong technology and a positive hiring experience. However, financial results and ROI are below expectations, and the franchisor’s customer acquisition strategies are seen as ineffective and too costly.
PERFORMANCE SCORECARD
CURRENT FRANCHISEE
Number of Locations: 5
The franchisee’s overall sentiment is mixed, reflecting strong satisfaction with the brand but notable reservations about advocacy. They report high overall satisfaction and say they would purchase again, citing strong operations and effective customer acquisition. However, they are unlikely to recommend the brand, pointing to weak technology, misaligned time-commitment expectations, and a need for improved marketing and communication.
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