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Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of The Mosquito Authority vs Lady Bug Pest Control including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.
Start-Up Costs and Fees |
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Investment | $55,350 - $91,700 | $200,000 - And Up |
Franchise Fee | $30,000 - $50,000 | $90,000 - $301,309 |
Royalty Fee | Fixed Monthly Fee | 10% |
Advertising Fee | 5% | - |
Year Founded | 2006 | 1996 |
Year Franchised | 2009 | 2010 |
Term Of Agreement | 5 Years | - |
Term Of Agreement | 5 Years | - |
Renewal Fee | $1000 after 5 years | - |
Business Experience Requirements |
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Experience | Ambitious with entrepreneurial spirit | * Lady Bug is designed as the ideal concept for business people willing and able to develop/serve/manage pest control in their markets. |
Financing Options |
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In-House/3rd Party | In-House/3rd Party | |
Franchise Fees | Yes/- | -/- |
Start-up Costs | -/- | -/- |
Equipment | -/- | -/- |
Inventory | -/- | -/- |
Receivables | -/- | -/- |
Payroll | -/- | -/- |
Training & Support |
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Training | Complete support and training | - |
Support | Complete support and training | - |
Marketing | - | - |
Operations | - | * Lady Bug Franchisees serve individual, commercial, and industrial customers generated by word of mouth, advertising, networking and PR. * Being a strong part of the community is an essential element in Lady Bug growth. |
Expansion Plans |
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US Expansion | - | Yes |
Canada Expansion | - | - |
International Expansion | - | - |
* Lady Bug is an environmentally friendly pest control company. * With state of the art systems and over 40 years of experience they are an industry leader. * National and local awards for service excellence. Purchase Points: * Outstanding training and support * An environment friendly to customers and the environment. * Word of mouth referrals reinforce outstanding service. * Unit Volumes ranging from $75,000 to $250,000 * Purchasing power increases margins and gives competitive advantage. * Unit Franchise Available in certain markets