Mosquito Shield vs Mosquito Joe Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Mosquito Shield vs Mosquito Joe including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Mosquito Shield Franchise
Mosquito Joe Franchise
Investment $73,100 - $106,800$102,850 - $288,150
Franchise Fee $30,000$40,000
Royalty Fee 6% - 9%10%
Advertising Fee -2%
Year Founded -2010
Year Franchised -2010
Term Of Agreement --
Term Of Agreement --
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements
 
Mosquito Shield Franchise
Mosquito Joe Franchise
Experience

The ideal franchise owner for Mosquito Shield is an educated individual with experience in the business, professional and/or corporate world. With franchise licensing across the United States, there are few limitations to where a Mosquito Shield franchisee can open the doors.

We're looking for franchise partners who are motivated and ready to make a commitment to their future and the future of Mosquito Joe. This is a great opportunity for someone looking to add a home-based business to their portfolio, to run a seasonal business, someone with home services experience or someone looking to serve their community. Potential candidates must have a minimum liquid capital of $20,000. "Someone who is interested in that work-from-home atmosphere. It's a good husband-wife, family franchise." - Julie Green, marketing assistant

Financing Options
 
Mosquito Shield Franchise
Mosquito Joe Franchise
  In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
Franchise Fees -/--/-
Start-up Costs -/--/-
Equipment -/--/-
Inventory -/--/-
Receivables -/--/-
Payroll -/--/-

Training & Support
 
Mosquito Shield Franchise
Mosquito Joe Franchise
Training

Before commencing operation of your Mosquito Shield business, company leaders will provide, at no charge, standards and specifications for the operation of a Mosquito Shield business, including requirements for application equipment and other equipment, image, signs and procedures. Initial training for up to three people, including you, your Operations Manager and your technician will also be provided. We will either loan you one paper copy of our Operations Manual or provide you with electronic access to the Operations Manual (via Internet, extranet, or other electronic means) for the term of the franchise agreement upon your completion of our initial training program.

On-The-Job Training: 40 hours Classroom Training: 40 hours Additional Training: Online training
Support

Mosquito Shield will make available for sale to you the Mosquito Shield Protection Blend and other products designated for use in the franchise system at the current market price. Mosquito Shield will also provide you with a list of initial equipment and related products and accessories for the Mosquito Shield business for purchase from our affiliate or a supplier we designate and we will permit you to use our custom required software.

Newsletter Meetings/Conventions Toll-Free Line Grand Opening Field Operations Franchisee Intranet Platform
Marketing -Co-op Advertising Ad Templates National Media Regional Advertising Social media SEO Website development Email marketing
Operations

With two franchise opportunities available, potential investors have the flexibility to chose the option that’s right for them. Either through a new, start-up franchise or a pest control business conversion program, both franchise options are optional business models and come with a variety of support from the franchisor. New franchise owners will be provided with optional ongoing training opportunities, along with advertising advantages and promotional materials associated with the Mosquito Shield name. For operational purposes, van customization is also available at a cost through the franchise agreement. Both franchise models offer the revolutionary Mosquito Shield Protection Blend, for optimal mosquito and tick control and eradication.

Absentee Ownership Allowed Number of Employees Required to Run: 2 - 3

Expansion Plans
 
Mosquito Shield Franchise
Mosquito Joe Franchise
US Expansion YesYes
Canada Expansion --
International Expansion Yes-

Company Overviews

About Mosquito Shield

Mosquito Shield is a mosquito and tick control company that uses professionally applied mosquito spray to kill and repel mosquitoes and ticks. Using a three-pronged approach and a one-of-a-kind protection blend treatment, Mosquito Shield masks carbon dioxide - which attracts mosquitos - and repels them away from the property. The spray adheres to vegetation, wood, stone/brick and other organic materials, creating a vertical barrier that strengthens with each visit. Only Mosquito Shield uses FlexBlend spray technology and monitors both mosquito population and weather conditions to maximize effectiveness, making adjustments when needed, to deliver superior results and satisfaction. Mosquito Shield was conceptualized in 2001 in North Attleboro, Massachusetts by David Briggs. It was clear to Briggs that available mosquito control products like body sprays, candles and mosquito magnets were inadequate, and there was a lack of an effective residential mosquito control service. During the next 15 years, prior to the company's 2012 launch, Briggs and Mosquito Shield developers researched the science behind the life cycle of mosquitoes, tested various application methods and products and determined optimum application frequency. Early testing showed that just applying standard control materials (with water) didn't deliver measurable and consistent results. After further study, Briggs developed a patent-pending barrier spray that, regardless of when started, lasts for weeks and grows in strength as the season progresses. That formula breakthrough led to early success for Mosquito Shield and has put the company at the forefront of outdoor mosquito and tick control.

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About Mosquito Joe

Mosquito Joe franchisees offer commercial and residential mosquito-control services. Technicians apply a spray that kills mosquitoes, fleas, ticks and some flies on contact and continues to repel them for 21 days. An alternative all-natural spray effective for 14 days is also available. For a more permanent solution, the company also offers installation of automatic misting systems.

The approximate total investment necessary to begin operation of a single
Mosquito Joe franchise business ranges from $102,850 to $148,150.
This includes $74,725 to $86,625 that must be paid to the franchisor or its affiliate(s).
The total investment necessary to begin operation of an area development
Mosquito Joe Business is $142,850 (which includes the area development
fee for two Businesses plus the minimum cost of opening the first Business)
to $288,150 (which includes the area development fee for five Businesses
plus the cost of opening the first Business). This includes $112,250 to $216,625
that must be paid to the franchisor. The minimum number of Mosquito Joe
franchise businesses required to be opened under an area development agreement is 2.
Veteran Incentives  $6,000 off franchise fee 

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#218 in Franchise 500 for 2020.
#108 in Franchise 500 for 2021.