How much does a Mosquito Joe franchise cost?

The FDD lists a total initial investment of about $150,155–$191,575, including a $42,500 initial franchise fee.

How much do Mosquito Joe franchise owners make?

Mosquito Joe discloses little or no earnings data (Item 19) — meaning the franchisor won't put real owner profit in writing. That's a red flag worth questioning.

Is a Mosquito Joe franchise worth it?

It depends on the numbers, not the pitch. Mosquito Joe scores F on disclosure honesty, carries about 12% of sales in ongoing fees, and discloses 1 legal matters. Get the real owner take-home before you sign.

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The real numbers on owning a Mosquito Joe franchise

Pest Control / Mosquito Control Services · FDD 2026 · from public state filings

FDisclosure honesty

This franchisor discloses little to no earnings data (Item 19).

Investment

$150,155–$191,575

Total fees

12% of sales

Outlets

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Closure signals

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Lawsuits

What their own earnings claim actually says

No Item 19 financial performance representation is present in the provided FDD excerpts. No revenue, gross sales, or earnings data disclosed. Significant omission given mandatory marketing fees and royalties imposed on franchisees.

Honesty grade F: the disclosed numbers are incomplete or framed to look better than an owner's real take-home.

Failure & turnover reality (Item 20)

Item 20 outlet count, terminations, ceased operations, and transfer data not included in provided excerpts.

Legal history (Item 3)

1 matters disclosed.

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Mosquito Joe franchise — frequently asked

How much does a Mosquito Joe franchise cost?: The FDD lists a total initial investment of about $150,155–$191,575, including a $42,500 initial franchise fee.
How much do Mosquito Joe franchise owners make?: Mosquito Joe discloses little or no earnings data (Item 19) — meaning the franchisor won't put real owner profit in writing. That's a red flag worth questioning.
What is the Mosquito Joe franchise failure rate?: Item 20 outlet count, terminations, ceased operations, and transfer data not included in provided excerpts.
Is a Mosquito Joe franchise worth it?: It depends on the numbers, not the pitch. Mosquito Joe scores F on disclosure honesty, carries about 12% of sales in ongoing fees, and discloses 1 legal matters. Get the real owner take-home before you sign.

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Source: MN CARDS 36176-202604-02 (Clean FDD 2026). FranchiseValidate is independent and not affiliated with Mosquito Joe or its franchisor. Figures are extracted from the franchisor's own public disclosure document; verify against the current FDD before any decision.