Mosquito Shield
Home Services · Pest Control
- Active units
- 407
- Avg unit volume
- $290k
Franchised, year-end 2023
About Mosquito Shield
Mosquito Shield is a leading brand that specializes in mosquito and tick control spray technology and services. Whether you own a residential or commercial property, Mosquito Shield can help you protect it from these pesky pests. With their industry-leading spray technology, they offer effective and affordable solutions that are tailored to your specific needs. Unlike their competitors, Mosquito Shield doesn't believe in fixed schedules or one-size-fits-all programs. They provide a season-long mosquito control approach and adjust your treatments based on mosquito population and weather conditions. On average, they spray every 10-17 days, which is 4-6 more times than the industry average. This commitment to superior results has earned them a customer retention rating of 90%. Not only do they offer mosquito control services, but they also provide tick and perimeter pest control for residential properties. They have been in the industry since 2001, continually perfecting their techniques, and they are so confident in their results that they offer a Money Back Guarantee. If you're unsatisfied after your first visit, simply notify them within 7 days, and they will give you a full refund. Don't let mosquitoes and ticks ruin your outdoor experience. Contact Mosquito Shield today for highly effective and location-based mosquito and tick control services near you. Enjoy your yard all year round without the annoyance and harmful effects of these pests.
Key terms
- Footprint
1,200 sq ft
Brand Percentile Rankings
Rankings compare brands in the same operating year. Fee and investment figures come from the FDD (2026 filing); filings on file: 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026.
Growth
- Total locations—
Franchised units open at year-end
- New openings—
Gross new units opened during the calendar year
- 1-year unit growth rate—
Net unit growth versus prior year
- 3-year unit CAGR—
Compound annual growth rate of unit count over the trailing 3 years
- Unit growth ratio—
Cumulative opens / closures through year-end
Unit economics
- Annual unit volume (Median)—
Per FDD Item 19 disclosure
- Annual unit volume (25th percentile)$64k
Performance by quartiles shown. Locations not in substantial operational or reporting compliance, or that have not been operating for more than one full season…
- Annual unit volume (75th percentile)$346k
Performance by quartiles shown. Locations not in substantial operational or reporting compliance, or that have not been operating for more than one full season…
- 1-year Median AUV growth rate8.4%
Year-over-year change in median AUV
- Store-level EBITDA Margin—
Median unit-level EBITDA / AUV
Investment profile
- Estimated initial investment$141k
Midpoint of estimated initial investment range
↓ Lower is better - Time to open120 months
Midpoint of average time from agreement to opening
↓ Lower is better - Royalty rate8.0%
Percent of net sales paid to the franchisor
↓ Lower is better - Sales-to-investment ratio—
Median AUV / estimated initial investment midpoint
- Cash-on-cash returns—
Median unit-level EBITDA / estimated initial investment midpoint. Steady-state estimate; year 1 returns will be lower as the unit ramps to median volumes.
Franchisee healthLocked
- Unit closure ratio
- Transfer vs. closure ratio
- Percent multi-unit franchisees
- Litigation rate
- EBITDA multiple on sales & transfers
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Sources
Financial and operating figures are sourced from the brand's Franchise Disclosure Documents. Brand percentile rankings are based on comparisons to other brands that include the same metrics in their Franchise Disclosure Documents.