2026 FDD Issued May 7, 2026 Minnesota Commerce (CARDS)
Mosquito Authority Franchise Cost (2026)
Mosquito Authority’s 2026 Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) lists an initial franchise fee of $25,000 – $45,000 (Item 5). Item 7 prints an estimated total investment of $39,000 – $128,700, but the printed total and the listed expense lines do not reconcile, so a cleared cost range is not available. This record was published provisionally before independent verification was complete. Read the printed lines and the unresolved difference.
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- Total investment
- $39K – $129KPrinted Item 7 total; does not reconcile
- Franchise fee
- $25K – $45KItem 5 source and terms
- Monthly Fee
- VariesItem 6 conditions and fee bases apply
- Brand fund
- 2% – 3% of Gross RevenuesItem 6 conditions and fee bases apply
What stands out about Mosquito Authority
Item 7 prints an initial investment range whose low end does not equal the sum of its own expense lines. The Hometown and Full-Size fees differ, while both formats include a required vehicle outfitting package. Item 5 also gives a different low estimate for opening inventory than Item 7. These source differences need clarification before the startup range can be treated as verified.
The Item 6 Monthly Fee is the greater of a percentage of Gross Revenues and a minimum that increases after the first operating year. The National Marketing Fee is separate, as are a stepped software charge and required local advertising spending. Optional or conditional website, social media and campaign charges make a single percentage estimate incomplete. The table and its note also state different payment days for the Monthly Fee.
Item 19 reports $463,228 as average gross revenue for the broad group of franchisees operating continuously across the reported years. A separate mature-operator table covers a smaller group and should not be used as the systemwide average. The disclosure includes a company-owned outlet separately, and none of these sales figures deduct operating costs.
Item 20 reports 521 franchised territories at the end of 2025. Its latest movement row balances, but the earlier years do not add to their printed ending totals. Multiple territories may belong to one franchisee, so the territory count does not equal the number of owners.
What are the initial franchise fees and financial requirements for Mosquito Authority?
Item 5 lists an initial franchise fee of $25,000 – $45,000 for Mosquito Authority. Check the cited Item 5 for payment timing, discounts and format-specific terms.
Item 5, PDF pp. 13-15: $25,000 for a Hometown territory or $45,000 for a Full-Size territory. Qualified veterans receive a 15% discount, and concurrent additional territories receive 30% off their initial fee. The franchisor may defer up to half over at most 24 months at 8% interest. Item 5 lists opening inventory at $3,500-$6,000, while Item 7 lists $3,000-$6,000 for the same line; the low estimates conflict.
Source: Mosquito Authority 2026 FDD, Item 5, PDF p. 13.
This record lists no minimum net worth or liquid-capital requirement for Mosquito Authority, because no sourced figure has been recorded. Ask the franchisor for its current financial qualifications in writing.
How much does it cost to open a Mosquito Authority franchise? (Item 7)
Source: Mosquito Authority 2026 FDD, Item 7, PDF p. 22.
The printed totals or listed expenses below do not reconcile. These are the amounts the FDD prints, not a source-cleared investment range. Read the source note before using any budget figure.
| Expense Category | Low ($) | High ($) |
|---|---|---|
| Initial Franchise Fee | $25,000 | $45,000 |
| Pre-Opening and First Year Marketing Package | $0 | $25,000 |
| Expenses During Initial Training | $1,000 | $1,500 |
| Computer Hardware and Technology Fees | $1,000 | $2,000 |
| Opening Inventory | $3,000 | $6,000 |
| Storage Facility for inventory and equipment | $0 | $200 |
| Vehicle | $0 | $30,000 |
| Service Vehicle Outfitting Package | $4,000 | $5,000 |
| Insurance (annual premium) | $2,500 | $4,000 |
| Additional Funds for first three months of operation | $3,000 | $10,000 |
| Printed Item 7 total (FDD printed amount, PDF p. 23) | $39,000 | $128,700 |
For comparison, the median high-end investment among 12 home services records without a source-review hold is $283,275.
Item 7, PDF pp. 22-23, prints $39,000-$128,700, but its listed expense lows sum to $39,500. Item 5 lists $3,500-$6,000 for opening inventory while Item 7 lists $3,000-$6,000. Both printed claims are preserved pending an authoritative correction. The package includes vehicle outfitting, marketing and first three months of additional funds.
What ongoing royalties and fees does Mosquito Authority charge? (Item 6)
Source: Mosquito Authority 2026 FDD, Item 6, PDF p. 15.
Item 6 of Mosquito Authority’s 2026 FDD lists the charges below. Recurring charges and charges triggered by a transfer, renewal or other event have different conditions. Read each fee’s basis and notes before comparing rates.
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| Fee Type | Amount / Rate | Payment Frequency | Notes & Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monthly Fee | Varies | Every period | Greater of 10% of Gross Revenues or the monthly minimum from year two. Minimum rises from $200 in year two to $700 from year seven per territory, with separate multi-territory terms. Table says due on the tenth day; Note 1 on PDF p. 19 says first day. (Item 6, PDF p. 15) |
| National Marketing Fee | 2% – 3% of Gross Revenues | Every period | Currently 2% of Gross Revenues; may increase to 3% on written notice. (Item 6, PDF p. 15) |
| Local Website Pages, Reputation Management, Web Form and SEO | Varies | When it applies | Currently $0; if implemented may increase with costs but never above $750 monthly. Each territory must have its own local website page. (Item 6, PDF p. 15) |
| Social Media Pages and Management | Varies | When it applies | Currently none; may be implemented and increased on notice based on then-current costs. (Item 6, PDF p. 16) |
| Additional Assistance | Varies | When it applies | $750-$1,250 per day plus travel, lodging and meals when additional on-site help is requested or required. (Item 6, PDF p. 16) |
| Audit Costs | Varies | When it applies | Underpayment plus 1.5% monthly charge; if understatement reaches 2%, the owner also reimburses audit costs. (Item 6, PDF p. 16) |
| Training, Seminars, Conventions or Programs | Varies | When it applies | $500-$5,000 plus materials estimated at $50 and owner attendance costs. Some meetings, including the annual conference, are mandatory. (Item 6, PDF p. 16) |
| Annual Conference Non-Attendance Fee | Varies | When it applies | Greater of $699 or that year's standard registration fee if no qualifying manager attends the mandatory annual conference. (Item 6, PDF p. 16) |
| Technology and Software Systems Fee | Varies | Every period | Starting in month thirteen, $125-$2,500 monthly based on Gross Revenues during the preceding twelve months; covers required Dispatch Plus and/or Field Routes software. (Item 6, PDF p. 17) |
| Late Fees | $100 | When it applies | $100 for each overdue fee, report, record or other required document. (Item 6, PDF p. 17) |
| Credit Card Processing Fees | Varies | Every period | Third-party charges currently include $35 setup, $60 annual compliance, $28.55 monthly account, plus generally 2.4%-2.9% per card transaction. Vendor terms may change. (Item 6, PDF p. 17) |
| Minimum Individual Local Advertising Expense | Varies | Every period | Spend at least the greater of $7,800 or 5% of Gross Revenues annually with approved advertising suppliers. (Item 6, PDF p. 17) |
| Special Campaigns Participation Fees | Varies | When it applies | Amount set by franchisor for applicable campaign; spending credits toward minimum local advertising expense. (Item 6, PDF p. 17) |
| Successor Franchise Fee | $3,500 | When it applies | (Item 6, PDF p. 18) |
| Transfer Fee | $3,500 – $7,500 | When it applies | $7,500 for an unaffiliated transferee; $3,500 if the transferee has an existing relationship with Mosquito Authority, Pest Authority or Fitness Machine Technicians. (Item 6, PDF p. 18) |
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Mosquito Authority startup investment and modeled fees over 10 years
A source check placed this record on review hold. Automatic fee estimates are withheld until the outstanding issues are resolved. The monthly royalty has a year- and territory-specific minimum, the technology fee changes with prior-year sales, and required local advertising has a minimum. A flat percentage of current sales does not capture these obligations. Item 6 also gives conflicting first- and tenth-day due dates for the Monthly Fee. See the fee amounts and definitions in Item 6 above. Open the calculator with your own assumptions.
Item 20: Mosquito Authority franchised outlet history
Source: Mosquito Authority 2026 FDD, Item 20, PDF p. 63.
Item 20 Table 3 reports 521 franchised outlets at the end of 2025. The company-owned table reports a further 1 outlets.
| Year | Franchised at Start | Opened | Reported Exits | At End | Franchise Exit Rate (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 529 | 14 | 10 | 539 | — |
| 2024 | 539 | 19 | 11 | 546 | — |
| 2025 | 546 | 2 | 27 | 521 | — |
Calculated outlet totals, net growth and exit rates are withheld because this record has not cleared the current Item 20 source checks. The table retains the outlet counts printed in Item 20. Read the unresolved source issues.
Reported exits include terminations, non-renewals, franchisor reacquisitions and other cessations. A reacquired outlet may continue operating. How we calculate the exit rate. How to read the Item 20 outlet tables.
25 units changed owners in 2025.
Item 20 Table 3, PDF pp. 59-63, prints 2023 and 2024 totals that do not balance from the reported openings and exits. The 2025 movement row does balance. A territory, not necessarily a separate owner, is counted as an outlet; company-owned Table 4 uses a narrower reacquisition definition for inactive territories.
How much do Mosquito Authority franchise owners make? (Item 19)
Source: Mosquito Authority 2026 FDD, Item 19, PDF p. 52.
Item 19 of the 2026 FDD reports average gross revenue for full-year franchised businesses of $463,228 (2025, 125 franchisees operating 507 franchised businesses continuously through 2024 and 2025). Mosquito Authority’s Item 19 reports sales but no profit, costs or owner pay. Rent, payroll, supplies, loan payments and Item 6 fees come out of sales before an owner is paid, so these figures cannot show what an owner earns.
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How long is the Mosquito Authority franchise agreement term?
Source: Mosquito Authority 2026 FDD, Item 17, PDF p. 47.
The standard Mosquito Authority franchise agreement runs 10 years, with renewal terms of 10 years.
10-year initial term with options for successor terms of 10 years each upon signing then-current agreement, maintaining operational good standing, and paying renewal fee.
How long does it take to open a Mosquito Authority franchise? (Item 11)
Source: Mosquito Authority 2026 FDD, Item 11, PDF p. 38.
Item 11 of the 2026 FDD states the time from signing the Franchise Agreement to opening: typically within 3 months.
The FDD says licensing, permits and other circumstances can change the timing significantly.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Mosquito Authority
This record has unresolved source-review issues and was published provisionally. Read the specific issues before using these answers.
- How much does it cost to open a Mosquito Authority franchise?
- Item 7 of the 2026 FDD prints a low total of $39,000 and a high total of $128,700. Its listed low-end expenses add to $39,500. The difference remains unresolved; read the source review note before using these figures.
- What are the ongoing royalties and fees for Mosquito Authority?
- Item 6 lists a Monthly Fee equal to the greater of 10% of Gross Revenues or a year-specific minimum beginning in the second year. It also lists a National Marketing Fee currently 2%, potentially 3%, plus stepped software charges and required local advertising spending.
- What is the average revenue for a Mosquito Authority franchise?
- Item 19 of the 2026 FDD reports $463,228 as average Gross Revenue for 125 franchisees operating 507 businesses continuously during the stated period. The result excludes newer or departing owners and is not owner profit.
- How many locations does Mosquito Authority operate?
- Item 20 reports 521 franchised territories at the end of 2025. Its earlier movement tables do not reconcile to their printed end totals; see the source review note. A territory is not necessarily a separately owned business.
Sources
Main Line Brands LLC Franchise Disclosure Document, issued May 7, 2026, as filed with the Minnesota Commerce (CARDS). Read the source FDD PDF. How to get this FDD yourself.
- Item 5: cited PDF p. 13
- Item 6: cited PDF p. 15
- Item 7: cited PDF p. 22
- Item 19: cited PDF p. 50
- Item 20: cited PDF p. 63
- Agreement term (Item 17): cited PDF p. 47
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Document & verification changelog
- November 3, 2026: Provisional publication approved per owner directive: Owner authorized provisional publication on November 3, 2026. Item 5, Item 7, Item 19, and Item 20 source conflicts remain in sourceReview; this record is not independently verified.
- November 3, 2026: Initial cost profile published from the 2026 Franchise Disclosure Document (issued May 7, 2026).
- October 22, 2026: Source review hold recorded. Unresolved corrections are listed in this source section.