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Mosquito Joe Franchise
Mosquito Joe provides mosquito-control treatment services to residential and commercial customers.
Mosquito Joe Franchise Opportunity
Start Enjoying Your Work Life Again and be the Hero Your Community Needs
Make your dream of loving what you do a reality by owning your own business. Not only can you improve your quality of life but you can also make outside fun again in your community by becoming a Mosquito Joe franchise owner.
The mosquito control industry is a high growth market, and Mosquito Joe is the industry leader with strong branding, best-in-class systems, unparalleled Corporate support and still has the ability to grow rapidly nationwide. Now is a great time to become the hero in your area and start your own Mosquito Joe franchise than right now!
Mosquito Joe provides a service that makes outside fun again for people in your community by allowing them to enjoy their yards and eliminating the worry of mosquitoes, ticks and fleas. Mosquito control is a service that customers are picking up readily and is in very high demand. Mosquito Joe franchise owners enjoy a high quality of life due to having the ability to shut down the business over the winter (depending on your location), and relax and make time for the things they enjoy during the offseason. The winter months are perfect for local marketing and business development efforts to recruit customers for the upcoming season. Many grassroots marketing efforts, such as home shows, are great for getting the word out about Mosquito Joe.
Start your own home-based business with extensive training and support from an experienced, hands on Corporate Team, with a track record in building highly successful national brands that are now “household names.” Neighborly, our parent company, has over 3,700 locations in North America and abroad, and is one of the largest home service franchisors in the world. Being under the Neighborly umbrella of brands offers tremendous opportunities for growth by leveraging brand customer bases, local marketing resources and having the ability to collaborate via cross-brand marketing. Mosquito Joe offers an unparalleled opportunity for those looking to build a successful and long-lasting business as a recognized leader in the booming $19.1 billion pest control industry.
Franchising with Mosquito Joe
Business Model
Mosquito control is a small, fast growing segment in the pest control industry, and Mosquito Joe is poised to be the industry leader with our prominent branding, best in class systems, and a quality customer service reputation that speaks for itself.
Throughout the United States, mosquito populations are flourishing and insect-borne illnesses, such as the Zika Virus and malaria, are on the rise. Tick activity has increased recently and diseases like Lyme disease and Rocky Mountain spotted fever have many concerned about the health of their family and pets.
Key Benefits
Top 10 Reasons why Mosquito Joe is the Right Business Investment
As one of the hottest franchise opportunities in America, successful individuals like you choose Mosquito Joe for business ownership for these reasons:
- Recession resistant
- Flourishing outdoor pest control industry driven by consumer demand to enjoy their outdoor spaces and concerns surrounding mosquito-borne illnesses
- World-class branding and marketing makes Mosquito Joe inherently memorable
- Low investment opportunity and a fast-start up
- Recurring revenue model offers long-range potential
- Home-based business offers personal, professional, and financial flexibility
- Comprehensive training with ongoing support
- Strong, long-lasting relationships and support
- State-of-the-art customer service and back office management system
- $6,000 discount for Veterans & Hometown Heroes, SBA Approved
- A business you can feel good about and be proud of, centered around your community and giving back
- You’re a part of the Neighborly umbrella of brands which means you have the potential to market to home service customers of Neighborly brands near you, receive publicity, marketing services, and other competitive advantages. Get increased exposure on GetNeighborly.com
- PESP Partnership
PESP
Mosquito Joe was recently admitted into the Pesticide Environmental Stewardship Program (PESP) established by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Through this partnership our goal is to provide low-risk pest management, to ensure customers can enjoy their outdoor spaces without the hassle of mosquitoes, ticks and fleas and with the peace of mind that Mosquito Joe is taking every precaution necessary when handling, applying and disposing our products. From our branding, level of support, and expertise, Mosquito Joe continues to stand out among our competitors. Our network of franchise owners are able to not only fulfill their dreams of business ownership, but to do so with a company they can truly be proud of. As a member of the PESP, Mosquito Joe’s goals are to educate our customers on the importance of outdoor pest control and the appropriate preventative actions they can take to protect their loved ones. We are honored to be affiliated with an elite partnership that is committed to providing environmentally conscious service and educating consumers.
Marketing Support
Mosquito Joe is committed to the success of our franchise partners; our culture is fun and one of mutual achievement and support. We are here for you every step of the way, with benefits such as:
- Brand Power: Mosquito Joe is the best name in the business – easy for consumers to remember and instantly communicates friendliness. Our brand promise, “Outside is fun again,” keeps smiles on our faces and those of our customers. When you live the brand you differentiate us from our competitors, maintaining the value and standards of what we stand for.
- Marketing Support: With access to a full array of promotional materials, marketing strategies and customized campaigns to get the word out about Mosquito Joe, you’re always supported with guidance and advice from our Corporate Marketing team. Simplifying customer recruitment helps you focus on building a good reputation and delivering excellent service.
- Call Center Support: When customers call, we help franchise partners be responsive even when you’re away from the office. The MoJo Line is ready to receive calls 24/7 so your customers, and future customers, can count on a human experience every time to establish devoted loyalty early on.
- Best in Class Systems: Innovative software unique to our industry makes customer recruitment, marketing, scheduling, accounting and training easy for our franchise partners.
Training Programs
Ongoing Training – Before launching your mosquito, tick and flea control business, you will complete an extensive training program at MoJo Headquarters in Virginia Beach, VA. Your education at MoJo University is comprehensive, from operation of equipment and regulatory compliance to marketing strategies and best business practices. Learning and maintaining Mosquito Joe’s high standards of quality service is key, with ongoing training available to you and your office staff.
From day one, you are encouraged to pick up the phone and call us anytime – even if you just want to say hi. You’re not alone on this journey; we’re invested in your growth and success.
Mosquito Joe Cost & Fees
Here’s what you can expect to spend to start the business and what ongoing fees the franchisor charges throughout the life of the business.
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Initial Investment
The total estimated cost for establishing the business (including: franchise fee, fixed assets, inventory, deposits, other fees and costs, and the working capital required for initial start-up).
$102,850 - $137,150 -
Net Worth Requirement
Net worth is the value of all assets, minus the total of all liabilities (what is owned minus what is owed).
$250,000 -
Cash Requirement
Your liquid capital, or the cash you need on-hand in order to be able to enter into the franchise agreement.
$50,000
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The New Buzz: Mosquito Joe Expands West
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Itching to Give Back, Mosquito Joe Aims for Goodwill at Home and Abroad
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- Cash Required: $50,000
- Net Worth Required: $250,000
- Total Startup Investment: $102,850 - $137,150
- Franchising Since: 2012
- US/Canada Franchise Units: 319
