Pest Authority
Home Services · Pest Control
- Active units
- 346
- Royalty
- 10.0%
Franchised, year-end 2024
of weekly Net Sales
About Pest Authority
Introducing Mosquito Authority, your ultimate solution to a pest-free environment! Specializing in mosquito control, tick control, and pest management services, we offer effective, hassle-free solutions to keep your living space free from unwanted pests. Our services are rooted in science, breaking the mosquito life cycle to prevent breeding habitats and larvae growth. With a professional team and no-obligation estimates, we guarantee a backyard your family can enjoy with peace of mind. Our four-step process ensures a customized approach for maximum protection. With over 3000 species of mosquitoes and 28 diseases transmitted, prioritizing mosquito control is essential for the health and safety of your family and community. Join countless satisfied customers who have reclaimed their outdoor spaces with Mosquito Authority. Say goodbye to mosquito swarms and hello to pest-free living today!
Key terms
- Franchise fee
$25k
- Multi-territory discount at first signing
30% discount on the Initial Franchise Fee for the second and each additional Franchise Agreement signed concurrently with the first
- Initial Franchise Fee deferral
May defer up to 1/2 of the fee over 36 months at 8% interest via promissory note
- Brand fund
3.0% of Net Sales
- Local advertising
5.0% of Net Sales
- Area development
$0
- Veteran discount
15.0% off franchise fee — Reduce the Initial Franchise Fee by 15% for qualified veterans under IFA VetFran
Brand Percentile Rankings
Rankings compare brands in the same operating year. Fee and investment figures come from the FDD (2025 filing); filings on file: 2024, 2025.
Growth
- Total locations346
Franchised units open at year-end
- New openings83
Gross new units opened during the calendar year
- 1-year unit growth rate31.6%
Net unit growth versus prior year
- 3-year unit CAGR23.2%
Compound annual growth rate of unit count over the trailing 3 years
- Unit growth ratio83.0×
Cumulative opens / closures through year-end
Unit economics
- Annual unit volume (Median)—
Per FDD Item 19 disclosure
- Annual unit volume (25th percentile)—
Per FDD Item 19 disclosure
- Annual unit volume (75th percentile)—
Per FDD Item 19 disclosure
- 1-year Median AUV growth rate—
Year-over-year change in median AUV
- Store-level EBITDA Margin—
Median unit-level EBITDA / AUV
Investment profile
- Estimated initial investment$73k
Midpoint of estimated initial investment range
↓ Lower is better - Time to open6 months
Midpoint of average time from agreement to opening
↓ Lower is better - Royalty rate10.0%
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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Location footprint
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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.