2026 FDD Issued Apr 1, 2026 Minnesota Commerce (CARDS) Checked Oct 23, 2026
Mosquito Joe Franchise Cost (2026)
A Mosquito Joe franchise costs an estimated $150,155 – $191,575 to open, according to Item 7 of the 2026 Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD). That total includes the $42,500 initial franchise fee (Item 5) and covers this format: Single Franchise. Item 6 lists license fee: 7% – 10% of Gross Sales, subject to the conditions below.
- Total investment
- $150K – $192KItem 7 source and qualifications
- Franchise fee
- $42.5KItem 5 source and terms
- License Fee
- 7% – 10% of Gross SalesItem 6 conditions and fee bases apply
- Brand fund
- 2% of Gross SalesItem 6 conditions and fee bases apply
- Units (2025)
- 407Item 20 source and scope
- Franchise exit rate
- 4.4% / yrCalculated 3-year average; definition and source
What stands out about Mosquito Joe
The lower license-fee rate applies only above the annual territory sales threshold and under the contract conditions. Seasonal minimums begin later and apply during specified months, so annual sales do not determine every weekly payment. Item 6 also excludes outside-territory sales from the threshold calculation, a distinction hidden by a single headline rate.
Marketing obligations overlap through specific credits rather than simple addition. Opening-stage local spending is additional to program fees, while later direct-marketing and SEO charges can count toward the minimum. Call-center costs depend on completed sales, and software pricing depends on territory count. These conditions require a more detailed budget than the site’s simplified annual model supports.
What are the initial franchise fees and financial requirements for Mosquito Joe?
Item 5 lists an initial franchise fee of $42,500 for Mosquito Joe. Check the cited Item 5 for payment timing, discounts and format-specific terms.
Item 5 (PDF pages 24-26) sets the initial franchise fee at $42,500 for a territory of 25,000-35,000 Targeted Households, plus $1.00 for each Targeted Household above 35,000 and for any adjacent zip codes added. It is paid in full when the Franchise Agreement is signed and is fully earned on receipt. Only the Community Heroes discount (up to 10%), the VetFran discount ($6,500) and the licensed pesticide applicator discount ($2,500) can bring the fee below $42,500. In 2025 the average fee paid was about $33,920, ranging from $31,875 to $43,708.
Source: Mosquito Joe 2026 FDD, Item 5, PDF p. 24.
This record lists no minimum net worth or liquid-capital requirement for Mosquito Joe, 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 Joe franchise? (Item 7)
Source: Mosquito Joe 2026 FDD, Item 7, PDF p. 39.
Item 7 of Mosquito Joe’s 2026 Franchise Disclosure Document estimates the total cost to open one single franchise at $150,155 – $191,575. This total includes the initial franchise fee.
| Expense Category | Low ($) | High ($) |
|---|---|---|
| Initial Franchise Fee | $42,500 | $42,500 |
| Direct Marketing Program / Set Up Fee and Annual Program Fee | $37,000 | $37,000 |
| Local Performance Marketing Investment (12 months) | $35,000 | $35,000 |
| SEO Program Fee (3 months) | $325 | $975 |
| Real Property | $0 | $6,000 |
| Office Furnishings, Signage & Fixtures | $0 | $2,000 |
| Tools, Equipment, Products, Uniforms & Supplies | $5,500 | $6,500 |
| Vehicle, Shelving & Decals | $3,000 | $10,000 |
| Initial Training | $100 | $2,000 |
| Insurance, Office & Marketing Supplies & Forms | $6,000 | $7,000 |
| Professional Fees | $0 | $1,000 |
| Licenses | $100 | $3,200 |
| Computer, Internet Devices, Phones, Software Setup, Enrollment Fee | $3,850 | $6,350 |
| Deposits | $0 | $4,000 |
| Additional Funds for 3 months | $16,780 | $28,050 |
| Total | $150,155 | $191,575 |
For comparison, the median high-end investment among 12 home services records without a source-review hold is $283,275.
Item 7 (PDF pages 39-40) prints $150,155-$191,575 for a single franchise, of which $82,446-$83,096 is paid to the franchisor or its affiliates. It includes the $37,000 Direct Marketing Program fee and a $35,000 local performance marketing investment for the first 12 months; additional funds for three months are $16,780-$28,050.
What ongoing royalties and fees does Mosquito Joe charge? (Item 6)
Source: Mosquito Joe 2026 FDD, Item 6, PDF p. 28.
Item 6 of Mosquito Joe’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.
How to read an Item 6 fee table.
| Fee Type | Amount / Rate | Payment Frequency | Notes & Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| License Fee | 7% – 10% of Gross Sales | Every period | 10% through $500,000 annual sales per territory; 7% only on excess sales if conditions are met. Seasonal weekly minimums from year three: $325/$400/$500 in June-September in years three/four/five onward (page 35). (Item 6, PDF p. 28) |
| MAP Fee | 2% of Gross Sales | Every period | Weekly, includes WebPunch license. (Item 6, PDF p. 28) |
| Local Marketing Groups | Varies | When it applies | If designated, current contribution 2% of Gross Sales. Counts toward Minimum Local Marketing Spending but not Direct Marketing Program fees. (Item 6, PDF p. 28) |
| Software System Monthly Fees | Varies | Every period | $474.45 monthly plus $25 per additional territory. Optional additional email/portal accounts and QuickBooks licenses cost extra. Required package and increase conditions are stated in Item 6. (Item 6, PDF p. 29) |
| Late Fees on Software System Monthly Fees | Varies | When it applies | Lesser of $25 monthly or lawful maximum after 30 days unpaid. (Item 6, PDF p. 29) |
| Direct Marketing Program Fees | Varies | Every period | Generally $37,000 annual program fee; qualifying sales/multi-territory cases can use $26,000 or the stated 15%-of-sales alternative. Reduced program charges can require offsetting digital/local spend. First season paid before opening; pages 30-31. (Item 6, PDF p. 30) |
| SEO Program Fee | $325 per month | Every period | Required per website; can count toward specified local/digital spending. Change provisions apply. (Item 6, PDF p. 31) |
| Call Center Program Fees | Varies | Every period | Year-round required rollover and after-hours program: $199.99 monthly plus $25 per closed sale; change provisions apply. (Item 6, PDF p. 31) |
| Key Accounts/Management Fee | Varies | When it applies | Up to 5% of defined Key Account-related Gross Sales if participating; third-party fees may be additional. (Item 6, PDF p. 31) |
| Regional Meetings/Annual Convention | Varies | When it applies | Current convention fee up to $1,000 plus expenses. Required nonattendance $2,000 prorated by missed days; increase provisions apply. (Item 6, PDF p. 32) |
| Transfer Fee | Varies | When it applies | Business sale below $400,000: $7,500; at least $400,000: $20,000. Development Agreement transfer $20,000 plus applicable agreement transfer fees. Exceptions and conditions continue page 33. (Item 6, PDF p. 32) |
| Late Fees under Franchise Agreement | $10 | When it applies | Per overdue day until paid. (Item 6, PDF p. 33) |
| Dishonored Check or ACH Draft | $50 | When it applies | Each refused payment for insufficient funds. (Item 6, PDF p. 33) |
| Interest | Varies | When it applies | 12% annually on unpaid balances. (Item 6, PDF p. 33) |
| Additional Training Fees | Varies | When it applies | Current fee up to $500 per trainee per day plus attendee expenses; increase provisions apply. (Item 6, PDF p. 33) |
| Audit | Varies | When it applies | Actual audit costs and expenses plus amounts owed, interest and late fees if understatement is at least 3% or requested information not provided within 30 days. (Item 6, PDF p. 33) |
| Audit Noncompliance Fee | Varies | When it applies | $500 per unavailable document up to $2,500 per audit and/or audit rescheduling costs for noncooperation. (Item 6, PDF p. 34) |
| Renewal Fee | $5,000 | When it applies | On renewal. (Item 6, PDF p. 34) |
| Amendment Fee | $300 | When it applies | Requested agreement modifications; release conditions may apply. (Item 6, PDF p. 34) |
| Unapproved Suppliers | Varies | When it applies | Actual inspection or testing costs. (Item 6, PDF p. 34) |
| Indemnification and Attorneys’ Fees and Costs | Varies | When it applies | Covered losses and qualifying enforcement/indemnity costs. (Item 6, PDF p. 34) |
| Tax Reimbursement | Varies | When it applies | Applicable taxes other than income tax on required payments, continuing page 35. (Item 6, PDF p. 34) |
| Complaint Fee and Customer Refunds | Varies | When it applies | $50 if franchisor responds to a service complaint, plus customer refunds it elects to provide; change provisions apply. (Item 6, PDF p. 35) |
| Minimum Local Marketing Spending | Varies | Every period | Note 3 requires $60,000 in first 12 months and $75,000 in months 13-24, additional to MAP/direct/SEO fees. Later minimum is greater of $40,900 or 8% of prior-year annual Gross Sales; specified credits and transfer/additional-business exceptions apply. (Item 6, PDF p. 36) |
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Mosquito Joe startup investment and modeled fees over 10 years
Item 6 license fees have annual territory sales tiers and seasonal weekly minimums. Direct marketing, SEO, local marketing and call-center fees use different bases and spending credits. The obligation cannot be represented by one percentage plus a generic technology charge. See the fee amounts and definitions in Item 6 above. Open the calculator with your own assumptions.
Item 20: Mosquito Joe franchised outlet history
Source: Mosquito Joe 2026 FDD, Item 20, PDF p. 90.
Item 20 Table 3 reports 407 franchised outlets at the end of 2025. The company-owned table reports a further 0 outlets. Our calculated average annual franchised exit rate is 4.4% across the 3 reported years, using the definition below.
| Year | Franchised at Start | Opened | Reported Exits | At End | Franchise Exit Rate (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 394 | 28 | 6 | 416 | 1.5% |
| 2024 | 416 | 23 | 24 | 415 | 5.8% |
| 2025 | 415 | 16 | 24 | 407 | 5.8% |
Franchised units went from 394 to 407 over 3 years (+13).
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. Compare Mosquito Joe’s exit rate with other brands.
18 units changed owners in 2025.
Item 20 Table 3 (PDF pages 87-90) prints national totals on PDF page 90. Table 4 (PDF page 90) shows the 2 company-owned outlets were sold to franchisees in 2025. Transfers come from Table 2 (PDF pages 85-86).
How much do Mosquito Joe franchise owners make? (Item 19)
Source: Mosquito Joe 2026 FDD, Item 19, PDF p. 83.
Item 19 of the 2026 FDD reports average gross sales for franchised businesses operating 6 or more years of $444,223 (FY2025, 290 franchised businesses operating for 6 or more years open for the full year 2025). Mosquito Joe’s Item 19 reports sales but no profit, costs or owner pay. Rent, payroll, supplies, loan payments and Item 6 fees such as the royalty (7% – 10% of Gross Sales) 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 Joe franchise agreement term?
Source: Mosquito Joe 2026 FDD, Item 17, PDF p. 73.
The standard Mosquito Joe franchise agreement runs 10 years, with renewal terms of 10 years.
10-year initial term with one additional 10-year renewal option upon meeting renewal criteria and paying $5,000 renewal fee.
How long does it take to open a Mosquito Joe franchise? (Item 11)
Source: Mosquito Joe 2026 FDD, Item 11, PDF p. 64.
Item 11 of the 2026 FDD states the time from signing the franchise agreement to opening: typically 45 to 90 days after training, which generally takes place 1 to 5 months after signing.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Mosquito Joe
- Can the ongoing fees for Mosquito Joe be modeled as one flat percentage?
- Item 6 license fees have annual territory sales tiers and seasonal weekly minimums. Direct marketing, SEO, local marketing and call-center fees use different bases and spending credits. The obligation cannot be represented by one percentage plus a generic technology charge.
Sources
Mosquito Joe SPV LLC Franchise Disclosure Document, issued April 1, 2026, as filed with the Minnesota Commerce (CARDS). Read the source FDD PDF. How to get this FDD yourself.
- Item 5: cited PDF p. 24
- Item 6: cited PDF p. 28
- Item 7: cited PDF p. 39
- Item 19: cited PDF p. 81
- Item 20: cited PDF p. 90
- Agreement term (Item 17): cited PDF p. 73
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Document & verification changelog
- October 29, 2026: Record updated.
- October 23, 2026: Source check completed against the recorded FDD.
- October 23, 2026: Complete source recheck against the April 1, 2026 FDD: cover, Item 1, Item 5, the Item 6 schedule corrected on October 19 (PDF pages 28-38), every Item 7 row and total, Item 17, Item 19 and Item 20 Tables 1-4. Added Item 5, Item 7 and Item 19 detail; corrected the Item 20 note, which said company outlets ceased operating when Table 4 shows they were sold to franchisees; removed liquid-capital and net-worth figures without an FDD or exact website source; corrected the Item 20 page. The source hold is cleared.
- October 19, 2026: Source review hold recorded: The October 19 audit found and corrected material Item 6 transcription errors against PDF pages 28-38. This targeted fee review does not clear the earlier whole-record verification: the other FDD sections and their narrative still require a complete source recheck. The simplified fee model is withheld for the contractual reasons stated above. The prior source-check date is historical.
- October 16, 2026: Initial cost profile published from the 2026 Franchise Disclosure Document (issued April 1, 2026).