Mosquito Squad franchise
Mosquito Squad treats yards for mosquitoes and ticks on a seasonal schedule, installs misting systems and treats outdoor events. It is part of Authority Brands. At the end of 2025 there were 247 Mosquito Squad locations in the US, 232 franchised and 15 company-owned.
- Cost to open
- $162K–$220K
- Franchise fee
- $50,000
- Royalty
- Up to 10%
- Locations, 2025
- 247+19 in 3 yrs
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Company snapshot
- Franchisor based in
- Columbia, Maryland
- Time to open
- 1 to 9 months after signing
- Agreement length
- 10 years
- Territory
- Protected territory
- Financing
- Some financing offered
From Mosquito Squad Franchising SPE LLC’s 2026 filing.
How much a Mosquito Squad franchise costs
Opening one Mosquito Squad franchise, excluding real estate costs an estimated $162,380 to $220,375. That covers the franchise fee and everything else needed to open, through the first months of working capital.
Source: Mosquito Squad Franchising SPE LLC, 2026 filing, page 32
Mosquito Squad franchise fee
The franchise fee is $50,000, for a standard territory of 350,000 to 500,000 people ($35,000 for a micro territory). You pay it when you sign the franchise agreement.
Source: Mosquito Squad Franchising SPE LLC, 2026 filing, page 15
Royalty and ongoing fees
| Royalty | From the 13th month, a sliding royalty starting at 10% of the first $250,000 of yearly gross revenue and falling above that, or a monthly minimum, whichever is greater. |
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Source: Mosquito Squad Franchising SPE LLC, 2026 filing, page 18
Sales and earnings
Shares figures Mosquito Squad publishes sales or earnings figures for its locations: it gives fiscal 2025 gross revenue per territory by quartile for 217 territories. The full tables, with notes on which locations are counted, are in its filing.
Source: Mosquito Squad Franchising SPE LLC, 2026 filing, page 71
Locations opened and closed
| Year | Franchised | Company-owned | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 217 (+4) | 15 | 11 |
| 2024 | 226 (+9) | 15 | 10 |
| 2025 | 232 (+6) | 15 | 8 |
Closed or left counts terminations, non-renewals, locations bought back by the franchisor and locations that stopped operating.
Source: Mosquito Squad Franchising SPE LLC, 2026 filing, page 78
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Mosquito Squad franchise questions
How long does it take to open a Mosquito Squad?
1 to 9 months after signing, according to Mosquito Squad's 2026 filing. Finding a site, permits and build-out are what usually stretch it.
Does Mosquito Squad help with financing?
Yes, in some cases. Mosquito Squad may finance part of the cost, such as the franchise fee, for qualified buyers; terms are in its filing.
Do Mosquito Squad franchisees get a protected territory?
Yes. Mosquito Squad assigns a protected territory where it won't open or license another location while you meet the agreement's terms.
How long is a Mosquito Squad franchise agreement?
The initial term is 10 years. Renewal is usually possible if you're in good standing, often for a fee and a remodel.
Is Mosquito Squad growing or shrinking?
Over the last 3 years 48 franchised locations opened and 29 closed or left, a net change of +8.9%.
Does Mosquito Squad say how much franchisees make?
Yes: it gives fiscal 2025 gross revenue per territory by quartile for 217 territories. Your results can differ; the filing explains which locations are counted.
Where is Mosquito Squad based?
Mosquito Squad Franchising SPE LLC is based in Columbia, Maryland.