Source: FranopolisPest Authority LLC
The Business
SourcesThe current franchisor began offering franchises in October 2020.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 1 · Item 1 · View Source
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Source NotesWe began offering franchises for Pest Authority Businesses (defined below) in October 2020.
What It Costs
SourcesYour location, business format and operating plan can change the total.
Where Your Startup Money Goes
| Cost | Disclosed Amount | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-Opening and First Year Marketing Package | $25,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 23 Pre-Opening and First Year Marketing Package Up to $25,000 |
| Insurance (annual premium) | $2,500 to $4,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 23 Insurance (9) (annual premium) $2,500 to $4,000 |
| Service Vehicle Outfitting Package | $4,000 to $5,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 23 Service Vehicle Outfitting Package (8) $4,000 to $5,000 |
| Total | $25,500 to $105,700 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 24 Total (11) $25,500 to $105,700 |
| Initial Franchise Fee | $12,500 to $25,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 23 Initial Franchise Fee (2) *$12,500 to $25,000 |
| Additional Funds for first three months of operation | $3,000 to $10,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 23 Additional Funds for first three months of operation (10) $3,000 to $10,000 |
| Expenses During Initial Training | $1,000 to $1,500 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 23 Expenses During Initial Training (3) $1,000 to $1,500 |
| Computer Hardware and Technology Fees | $1,000 to $2,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 23 Computer Hardware and Technology Fees (4) $1,000 to $2,000 |
| Opening Inventory | $1,500 to $3,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 23 Opening Inventory (5) $1,500 to $3,000 |
| Vehicle | $0 to $30,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 23 Vehicle (7) $0 to $30,000 |
| Storage Facility for inventory and equipment | $0 to $200 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 23 Storage Facility for inventory and equipment (6) $0 to $200 |
Line items are shown as disclosed. Some costs overlap or apply to different formats; do not add them together without reviewing the source.
SourcesFees And Payment Terms
| Fee | Disclosed Terms | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Training, including Seminars, Conventions or Programs | $500 to $5,000, plus materials estimated at $50. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 17 |
| National Marketing Fee | Currently 2% of Gross Revenues, but we may increase to 3% of Gross Revenues on written notice to you. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 16 |
| Transfer Fee | $7,500 U.S. if the transferee does not have any existing relationship with us (for Mosquito Authority, Pest Authority or Fitness Machine Technicians) or $3,500 U.S. if the transferee has an existing relationship with us (for Mosquito Authority, Pest Authority or Fitness Machine Technicians) | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 19 |
| Initial Franchise Fee for Hometown Franchise | The Initial Franchise Fee for a Hometown Franchise is $12,500. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 14 |
| Minimum Individual Local Advertising Expense | Greater of $7,800 or 5% of Gross Revenues annually | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 18 |
| Additional Assistance | $750 to $1,250 per day plus travel expenses, lodging and meals | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 16 |
| Pre-Opening and First Year Marketing Package Fee | If you are opening your first Pest Authority business, you are required to invest a minimum of $25,000 in our Pre-Opening and First Year Marketing Package (the “Marketing Package Fee”), payable to us or our designated vendor upon signing the Franchise Agreement. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 15 |
| Service Vehicle Outfitting Package Fee | You must also pay us an initial “Customer Service Vehicle Outfitting” package fee ranging from $4,000 to $5,000 for equipment and supplies to outfit your Vehicle that you will use to operate your Pest Authority Business (the “Service Vehicle Outfitting Package Fee”). | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 15 |
| Reduced Initial Franchise Fee for Existing Mosquito Authority Franchisees | During our 2025 fiscal year, we sold several Pest Authority franchises at a reduced initial franchise fee of $5,000 to existing Mosquito Authority franchisees who wanted to own and operate both brands. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 14 |
| Social media pages and management; posts and review response for Google, Facebook and Yelp | Currently $0, but we may implement and later increase the monthly fee upon notice based on our then current costs, but we will never increase the fee above $750 per month | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 16 |
| Local Website pages, Google Business Profiles, social media pages, reputation management, local search web form, for organic leads, review generation tools, and SEO | Currently $0 per month, but we may increase the monthly fee upon notice based on our then current costs, but we will never increase the fee above $750 per month | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 16 |
| Technology and Software Systems Fee | A monthly fee ranging from $100 to $1,500 depending on your Gross Revenues for your Pest Authority Business during the prior 12-month period. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 17 |
| Annual Conference Non-Attendance Fee | Greater of $699 or the then-current standard registration fee for that year’s Annual Conference | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 17 |
| Initial Franchise Fee for Full-Size Franchise | The Initial Franchise Fee for a Full-Size Franchise is $25,000, which is based on a proposed territory of approximately 35,000 single-family dwellings. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 14 |
| Late Fees | $100 As incurred (per late payment) | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 18 |
| Monthly Fee | 7.5% of Gross Revenues, or a minimum monthly fee starting in year two of $200 and then increasing by $100 each year of operations up to $700, whichever is greater | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 15 |
| Credit Card Processing Fees | Then current fees set by third party vendor, to our knowledge current a $35.00 one- time set up fee, plus $60.00 annual compliance fee, plus $28.55 per month for account fees, plus a per transaction fee (generally ranging from 2.4% - 2.9% per transaction) | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 18 |
| Opening Inventory and Supplies | You must also pay us or our designated vendor $2,500 to $5,000 for your opening inventory and supplies. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 14 |
| Successor Franchise Fee | Successor Franchise Fee $3,500 Upon signing the then- current successor Franchise Agreement | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 19 |
Some fees apply only to a specific event or service. These are not all monthly expenses.
SourcesSee how the disclosed startup costs fit your cash, reserves, and financing plans.
Your Role As An Owner
SourcesIf you are a business entity, the direct, on-site supervision must be done by a Designated Business Manager. The Designated Business Manager is not required to own a beneficial interest in the business entity.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 48 · Item 15 · View Source
Read The Disclosed Requirements
If you are an individual, you must directly supervise the Pest Authority Business at your franchised location.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 48 · Item 15 · View Source
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If you are a business entity, the direct, on-site supervision must be done by a Designated Business Manager. The Designated Business Manager is not required to own a beneficial interest in the business entity.
Source NotesIf you are an individual, you must directly supervise the Pest Authority Business at your franchised location.
Training & Support
SourcesThe training will be at the franchisor’s North Carolina headquarters or another location designated by the franchisor.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 21 · Item 11 · View Source
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Source NotesThe training will be at our North Carolina headquarters or another location designated by us.
The Franchise Network
SourcesReported At Year-End 2025
| Year | Franchised At Year-End | Company-Owned At Year-End | Total At Year-End | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 263 | 1 | 264 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 52 · Item 20 |
| 2024 | 346 | 1 | 347 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 52 · Item 20 |
| 2025 | 341 | 1 | 342 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 52 · 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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2023 Year-End Counts
Franchised 2023 228 263 +35
Company- Owned 2023 0 1 +1
Total Outlets 2023 228 264 +36
2024 Year-End Counts
Franchised 2024 263 346 +83
Company- Owned 2024 1 1 0
Total Outlets 2024 264 347 +83
2025 Year-End Counts
Franchised 2025 346 341 -5
Company- Owned 2025 1 1 0
SourcesTotal Outlets 2025 347 342 -5
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 October 2020.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 1 · Item 1 · View Source
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Source NotesWe began offering franchises for Pest Authority Businesses (defined below) in October 2020.
07Estimated Startup Investment
The FDD estimates a total startup investment of $25,500 to $105,700. Review the listed costs and any conditions before setting your own startup budget.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 24 · Item 7 · View Source
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Source NotesTotal (11) $25,500 to $105,700
11Support, Training And Advertising
The training will be at the franchisor’s North Carolina headquarters or another location designated by the franchisor.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 21 · Item 11 · View Source
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Source NotesThe training will be at our North Carolina headquarters or another location designated by us.
15Owner Participation
If you are a business entity, the direct, on-site supervision must be done by a Designated Business Manager. The Designated Business Manager is not required to own a beneficial interest in the business entity.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 48 · Item 15 · View Source
If you are an individual, you must directly supervise the Pest Authority Business at your franchised location.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 48 · Item 15 · View Source
Read Source Excerpts
If you are a business entity, the direct, on-site supervision must be done by a Designated Business Manager. The Designated Business Manager is not required to own a beneficial interest in the business entity.
Source NotesIf you are an individual, you must directly supervise the Pest Authority Business at your franchised location.
18Public Figures
The franchisor says it currently does not use public figures to promote this franchise.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 51 · Item 18 · View Source
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Source NotesWe do not currently use any public figure to promote our franchise.
20Franchise Locations
At the end of 2025, the FDD reports 341 franchised locations and 1 company-owned locations. These are reported locations, not a count of territories available to buy.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 52 · Item 20 · View Source
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Find The Right Business For The Life You Want.
You don’t have to compare every brand on your own. A franchise consultant can help narrow your options and work through what ownership would ask of you.
Bring your questions about this brand, your priorities and the kind of business you want to run.
Your Role
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Your Shortlist
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Your Market
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