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Mosquito Joe

Mosquito Joe, a Neighborly company, is the nation's leading outdoor pest control services franchise. With us, you'll see that business ownership is buzzing! Franchisees receive personal coaching, national marketing, ongoing training, and other essential tools to help build and grow their business.

Facts & figures
Liquid capital required
$50,000
Net worth required
$250,000
Investment
$114,630 - $156,500
Franchise fee
$42,500
Royalty
7.0% - 10.0%
Veterans Discount
Yes
Units in operation
415
Founded
2010
Franchising Since
2012

Mosquito Joe

About Us

Since 2010, Mosquito Joe has provided a variety of outdoor pest control services as a nationally recognized industry leader. Mosquito Joe franchise owners serve customers in more than 415 locations across North America. When it comes to starting an outdoor pest control business, franchise owners looking to be their own boss have the support and resources to pursue their dream of business ownership in a growing industry.

Mosquito Joe is proud to be a part of Neighborly, the world’s largest home services franchise with 19 brands and more than 5,000 locations focused on repairing, maintaining, and enhancing properties. Utilizing decades of experience and scale through the Neighborly Hub, this multi-brand portfolio provides our franchise owners with distinct advantages like improved networking opportunities and customer referrals between brands in the same local market, ultimately creating value for franchise owners and customers alike.

The Neighborly Done Right Promise™ is a core component of putting customer service first by taking the stress out of home maintenance, having pride in the work that gets done, and promising to make things right. Additionally, the culture across the entire family of brands is embodied by the Neighborly Code of Values, which emphasizes the importance of fostering a set of ideals that guide the organization. These elements, while small to some, set Neighborly and Mosquito Joe franchise owners apart from the competition.

Why Franchise With Mosquito Joe?

No Industry Experience Required: By utilizing an executive ownership model where you make the decisions and manage your own business, you won’t need to get bit be successful, especially after hiring an expert staff. To top it off, we have in-house entomologists that ensure our treatments find the delicate balance between prevention and protection.

Recurring Revenue: We want to make outside fun again, but that’s difficult when mosquitoes, ticks, fleas, and other pests get in the way. By providing a variety of treatment options, our service portfolio is designed to establish and encourage repeat customers. In fact, 88% of Mosquito Joe services completed in 2022 were performed for recurring customers.

Prime Territories: With available territories in some of the fastest-growing markets, there’s ample space and demand to establish your franchise. Better yet, thanks to designated territories, you’ll be able to collaborate and share best practices with other Mosquito Joe locations instead of compete for the same customers.

ProTradeNet® Buying Power: Exclusively available to Neighborly brand franchise owners, you’ll have access to discounts and rebates from over 250 preferred vendors, such as CSI-Pest and Stop the Bites!. In 2023, Neighborly brand franchise owners who joined PTN collectively received over $8.7 million in rebates and $98 million in up-front savings.

Award-Winning Recognition: With more than a decade of success, Mosquito Joe has been recognized by leading organizations within the franchising space, such as Entrepreneur Franchise 500®, Franchise Business Review Top 200, and Franchise Times Top 400®.

Veteran Discounts: We are proud to partner with VetFran and offer franchise fee discounts for qualified veterans. With more than 425 current Veteran owners across Neighborly brands, we’re committed to helping transitioning and current Veterans achieve their business goals.

Our Ideal Candidate

Our franchise owners come from all walks of life. Some have held positions in corporate environments and are looking for a career change, while others have worked in the industry and are looking to lead their own business. No matter their background, our franchisees have a shared passion for providing a variety of reliable and quality services in their community. Some characteristics displayed by our most successful franchisees include:

  • Entrepreneurial spirit driven to set and achieve goals
  • Desire to build genuine relationships with customers, employees, and other franchisees
  • Penchant for problem solving and critical thinking
  • Commitment to delivering consistent, high-quality service
  • Accountable to financial responsibilities and requirements
  • Consistently dependable and reliable with words and actions
  • Appetite for expanding knowledge and continuing education

Training and Support

Mosquito Joe franchise owners benefit from specialized training, operations, and support systems, including:

Sure Start: This training program connects you with a designated consultant that will work closely with you to provide in-depth marketing and sales training as                                                                                          you get started with your business.

Franchise Business Coach: You’ll be paired with a knowledgeable FBC to help answer questions, provide support, and ensure accountability as you grow your business.

National Marketing: Led by a team of experts on behalf of all franchise owners, efforts on asset development, marketing initiatives, and cross-brand promotion improve brand recognition.

Local Marketing Specialist: These knowledgeable experts set the stage for integrated plans and tactics in your market that focus on customer acquisition, retention, and reactivation.

Ongoing Training: Comprehensive education opportunities such as regional training events, national conferences, and owner collaboration ensure you have the knowledge to function at the top of your game.

Neighborly App: This free app makes it convenient for customers to find your brand, get inspiration for home projects, and book service appointments with just a few clicks.

Testimonials

"Being a franchise owner empowers us almost daily, from lifting up our employees to helping our community by giving back. We love that ownership has allowed us to do those things." -Sara Bess

"I have found success in treating our customers and employees the way I would want to be treated. It's a concept that is simple and effective." -Sloan Black

"I like the structure. I like the accountability. I like that you're a part of something that's bigger. You really have not only corporate supporting you, but all the other franchisees as well." -Trey Powell

"I definitely feel like it is a family. We know that we have help and that we have somebody that is willing to be there for us." -Laura Strasser

"What makes me the happiest about working with Mosquito Joe is a lot of their marketing expertise. They look at the big picture." -Dan Brown

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FAQs

  • Mosquito Joe provides a variety of outdoor pest control services for residential and commercial customers
  • Award-winning brand recognized by Entrepreneur Franchise 500® and Franchise Times Top 400®
  • Proud to be a part of Neighborly®, the world's largest home services franchisor

  • Customers pay for a variety of outdoor pest control services such as mosquito, tick, and flea control, barrier spray, rat extermination, and much more

  • Someone looking for the pricing power, infrastructure, and support of a larger franchisor
  • Those looking to own a business that operates within a recession-resilient industry
  • People with a passion for providing reliable and quality services in their community

  • Utilize an executive ownership model to hire staff, manage operations, and expand your customer base
  • Work with Neighborly marketing and support teams to grow your business
  • Embrace a model of established systems, playbooks, and processes

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