Source: FranopolisMosquito Sheriff
The Business
SourcesThe current franchisor began offering franchises in April 2021.
2025 FDD · PDF Page 6 · Item 1 · View Source
Read More About The Business
Each Franchised Business offers residential and commercial customers a variety of goods and services in the pest elimination and control industry including but not limited to application of a repetitive application pest elimination and control systems for both residential and commercial use.
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We have been offering franchises in this line of business since April 2021.
Source NotesEach Franchised Business offers residential and commercial customers a variety of goods and services in the pest elimination and control industry including but not limited to application of a repetitive application pest elimination and control systems for both residential and commercial use.
What It Costs
SourcesWhere Your Startup Money Goes
| Cost | Disclosed Amount | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Routing Software and Call Center Start-Up Fees | $350 | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 13 Routing Software and Call Center Start-Up Fees 9 $350 $350 |
| Initial Franchise Fee | $40,000 | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 13 Initial Franchise Fee 2 $40,000 $40,000 |
| Vehicle Lease | $600 to $1,050 | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 13 Vehicle Lease 5 $600 $1,050 |
| Tools & Equipment | $2,500 | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 13 Tools & Equipment 3 $2,500 $2,500 |
| Business Liability Insurance | $1,000 to $2,000 | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 13 Business Liability Insurance 10 $1,000 $2,000 |
| Vehicle Outfitted | $5,000 | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 13 Vehicle Outfitted 6 $5,000 $5,000 |
| Starter Kit | $27,500 | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 13 Starter Kit 4 $27,500 $27,500 |
| Computer Hardware, Software, and POS System | $1,000 | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 13 Computer Hardware, Software, and POS System 8 $1,000 $1,000 |
| Expenses During Initial Training | $500 to $1,000 | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 13 Expenses During Initial Training 7 $500 $1,000 |
| Additional Funds for first three months of operations | $1,000 to $1,600 | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 13 Additional Funds for first three months of operations 11 $1,000 $1,600 |
Line items are shown as disclosed. Some costs overlap or apply to different formats; do not add them together without reviewing the source.
SourcesKey Franchise Fees
- Initial Franchise Fee
View Disclosed Terms
When you sign the Franchise Agreement you must pay us a $40,000 Initial Franchise Fee (“Initial Franchise Fee”), payable in a lump sum upon signing.
2025 FDD · PDF Page 8 · Item 5
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Fees And Payment Terms
| Fee | Disclosed Terms | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Minimum Royalty Year 6 through remainder of term | Year 6 through remainder of term: $2,000 per month | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 9 |
| Renewal Fee | $5,000 Upon signing the then-current Franchise Agreement | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 9 |
| Initial Training including Seminars, Regional Training and Convention | $500 to $3,000, plus materials estimated at $50 | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 10 |
| Additional Assistance | $500 to $1,500 per day plus travel expenses, lodging and meals | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 9 |
| Pocomos Sales System Single Spray Commission | $15 commission on single sprays | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 9 |
| Minimum Royalty Years 3, 4 and 5 | Years 3, 4 and 5: $950 per month | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 9 |
| Starter Kit | You must also pay us $27,500 for your customized website, initial treatment product inventory (“Initial Product Inventory”), vehicle wrap and custom starter kit, including yard signs, door hangers, flyers, brochures, business cards, and other opening marketing materials (“Starter Kit”). | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 8 |
| Minimum Royalty Year 2 | Year 2: $450 per month | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 9 |
| Transfer Fee | $7,500 Upon signing the then-current agreement | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 9 |
| Pocomos Sales System Monthly Charge | $250 monthly charge | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 9 |
| Pocomos Sales System Set-up Fee | $350 set-up fee | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 9 |
| Interest | Interest in the amount of the lesser of 1.5% per month or the highest interest rate allowed by law | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 10 |
| Monthly Royalty Fee | The greater of 10% of Gross Revenues or the Minimum Royalty (see Remarks column) | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 8 |
| Additional Territory Initial Franchise Fee | At our option, you may be offered the opportunity to purchase additional Territories for a reduced fee of $20,000. | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 8 |
| Initial Franchise Fee | When you sign the Franchise Agreement you must pay us a $40,000 Initial Franchise Fee (“Initial Franchise Fee”), payable in a lump sum upon signing. | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 8 |
| Dispatch Routing Software Fee | Currently, the fees for the Dispatch Routing Software are based on the Gross Revenues of the Franchised Business as follows: ... $0.00 to $50,000.00 $100.00 Per Month ... $500,001.00 and up $700.00 Per Month | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 12 |
| Monthly Brand Marketing Fee | $150 per month | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 9 |
| Late Fee | Late Fee of $100 | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 10 |
| Pocomos Sales System Annual Contract Commission | $35 commission on annual contracts | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 9 |
Some fees apply only to a specific event or service. These are not all monthly expenses.
SourcesTerritory
SourcesDuring the term of the Franchise Agreement, provided you are in compliance with all terms of the Agreement, Franchisor shall not license to others the right to operate a Mosquito Sheriff Franchised Business within your Territory, nor will Franchisor operate a company-owned location.
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Source NotesDuring the term of the Franchise Agreement, provided you are in compliance with all terms of the Agreement, Franchisor shall not license to others the right to operate a Mosquito Sheriff Franchised Business within your Territory, nor will Franchisor operate a company-owned location.
A disclosed territory policy does not confirm that your preferred area is available. Ask the franchisor about the specific area you are considering.
Training & Support
SourcesThe initial training program is usually conducted through webinars/training videos and in-person training at the franchisor’s training facility located in Dunkirk, Maryland, but the training course may be held elsewhere in the future at the franchisor’s discretion.
2025 FDD · PDF Page 21 · Item 11 · View Source
Read The Disclosed Requirements
You will typically open your Franchised Business within six (6) months after you sign the Franchise Agreement, but the time may vary significantly based on factors like your ability to obtain all necessary licenses and permits.
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You will typically open your Franchised Business within six (6) months after you sign the Franchise Agreement, but the time may vary significantly based on factors like your ability to obtain all necessary licenses and permits.
Source NotesThe initial training program is usually conducted through webinars/training videos and in-person training at our training facility located in Dunkirk, Maryland, but the training course may be held elsewhere in the future at our discretion.
The Franchise Network
SourcesReported At Year-End 2022
| Year | Franchised At Year-End | Company-Owned At Year-End | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1 | 1 | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 35 · Item 20 |
These are reported outlet counts, not available territories or a measure of profitability. A dash means a count is not available in this record.
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Inside The FDD
SourcesPlain-language summaries of the available FDD information. Each summary links to its source, with original excerpts available to review.
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01The Business And Its Ownership
The current franchisor began offering franchises in April 2021.
2025 FDD · PDF Page 6 · Item 1 · View Source
Each Franchised Business offers residential and commercial customers a variety of goods and services in the pest elimination and control industry including but not limited to application of a repetitive application pest elimination and control systems for both residential and commercial use.
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We have been offering franchises in this line of business since April 2021.
Source NotesEach Franchised Business offers residential and commercial customers a variety of goods and services in the pest elimination and control industry including but not limited to application of a repetitive application pest elimination and control systems for both residential and commercial use.
04Bankruptcy Disclosure
This FDD reports no bankruptcy matters that require disclosure under Item 4.
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Source NotesNo bankruptcy information is required to be disclosed in this Item.
08Suppliers And Required Purchases
The franchisor may negotiate purchase arrangements with suppliers and distributors of approved products for the benefit of the franchisor’s franchisees and the franchisor reserves the right to receive rebates on volume discounts from the franchisor’s purchase of products that the franchisor may re-sell to you.
2025 FDD · PDF Page 17 · Item 8 · View Source
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Source NotesWe may negotiate purchase arrangements with suppliers and distributors of approved products for the benefit of our franchisees and we reserve the right to receive rebates on volume discounts from our purchase of products that we may re-sell to you.
11Support, Training And Advertising
You will typically open your Franchised Business within six (6) months after you sign the Franchise Agreement, but the time may vary significantly based on factors like your ability to obtain all necessary licenses and permits.
2025 FDD · PDF Page 25 · Item 11 · View Source
The initial training program is usually conducted through webinars/training videos and in-person training at the franchisor’s training facility located in Dunkirk, Maryland, but the training course may be held elsewhere in the future at the franchisor’s discretion.
2025 FDD · PDF Page 21 · Item 11 · View Source
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You will typically open your Franchised Business within six (6) months after you sign the Franchise Agreement, but the time may vary significantly based on factors like your ability to obtain all necessary licenses and permits.
Source NotesThe initial training program is usually conducted through webinars/training videos and in-person training at our training facility located in Dunkirk, Maryland, but the training course may be held elsewhere in the future at our discretion.
12Territory
During the term of the Franchise Agreement, provided you are in compliance with all terms of the Agreement, Franchisor shall not license to others the right to operate a Mosquito Sheriff Franchised Business within your Territory, nor will Franchisor operate a company-owned location.
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Source NotesDuring the term of the Franchise Agreement, provided you are in compliance with all terms of the Agreement, Franchisor shall not license to others the right to operate a Mosquito Sheriff Franchised Business within your Territory, nor will Franchisor operate a company-owned location.
13Trademarks
The franchisor may also use a number of unregistered, common law trademarks.
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Source NotesWe may also use a number of unregistered, common law trademarks.
14Patents, Copyrights And Proprietary Information
The franchisor does not currently own the rights to or license the rights of any patent that is material for operation of the franchise.
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Source NotesWe do not currently own the rights to or license the rights of any patent that is material for operation of the franchise.
16Products And Services You Can Sell
You may sell or offer for sale only the Approved Services and Approved Products from your franchised business, which are authorized by the franchisor and which meet the franchisor’s standards and specifications.
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Source NotesYou may sell or offer for sale only the Approved Services and Approved Products from your franchised business, which are authorized by us and which meet our standards and specifications.
18Public Figures
The franchisor says it currently does not use public figures to promote this franchise.
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Source NotesWe do not currently use any public figure to promote our franchise.
20Franchise Locations
At the end of 2022, the FDD reports 1 franchised locations and 1 company-owned locations. These are reported locations, not a count of territories available to buy.
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21Franchisor Financial Statements
Exhibit A contains the franchisor’s audited financial statements covering 2022, 2023, 2024. These statements describe the franchisor’s finances, not a franchise owner’s earnings.
2025 FDD · PDF Page 37 · Item 21 · View Source
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Source NotesAttached as Exhibit A are our audited financial statements for the 2022, 2023, and 2024 fiscal years.
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