Mosquito Joe franchise
Mosquito Joe sprays yards for mosquitoes, ticks and fleas on a recurring seasonal schedule. Owners need licensed technicians and mostly work from a home base with trucks. It is part of Neighborly. At the end of 2025 there were 407 Mosquito Joe locations in the US, all franchised.
- Cost to open
- $150K–$192K
- Franchise fee
- $42,500
- Royalty
- 7–10%
- Locations, 2025
- 407
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Company snapshot
- Franchisor based in
- Waco, Texas
- Time to open
- 45 to 90 days after training
- Agreement length
- 10 years
- Territory
- Limited protection
- Financing
- Some financing offered
From Mosquito Joe SPV LLC’s 2026 filing.
How much a Mosquito Joe franchise costs
Opening a single Mosquito Joe business costs an estimated $150,155 to $191,575. That covers the franchise fee and everything else needed to open, through the first months of working capital.
Source: Mosquito Joe SPV LLC, 2026 filing, page 40
Mosquito Joe franchise fee
The franchise fee is $42,500, for a territory of 25,000 to 35,000 target households. You pay it when you sign the franchise agreement.
Source: Mosquito Joe SPV LLC, 2026 filing, page 24
Royalty and ongoing fees
| Royalty | A license fee of 10% of gross sales up to $500,000 a year per territory and 7% above that, paid weekly. |
|---|---|
| Brand or marketing fund | 8% of gross sales |
Source: Mosquito Joe SPV LLC, 2026 filing, page 28
Sales and earnings
Shares figures Mosquito Joe publishes sales or earnings figures for its locations: it reports 2025 gross sales for franchised businesses open the full year. The full tables, with notes on which locations are counted, are in its filing.
Source: Mosquito Joe SPV LLC, 2026 filing, page 81
Locations opened and closed
| Year | Franchised | Company-owned |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 416 (+22) | 2 |
| 2024 | 415 (−1) | 2 |
| 2025 | 407 (−8) | 0 |
Closed or left counts terminations, non-renewals, locations bought back by the franchisor and locations that stopped operating.
Source: Mosquito Joe SPV LLC, 2026 filing, page 85
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Mosquito Joe franchise questions
How long does it take to open a Mosquito Joe?
45 to 90 days after training, according to Mosquito Joe's 2026 filing. Finding a site, permits and build-out are what usually stretch it.
Does Mosquito Joe help with financing?
Yes, in some cases. Mosquito Joe may finance part of the cost, such as the franchise fee, for qualified buyers; terms are in its filing.
Do Mosquito Joe franchisees get a protected territory?
Partly. You get some protection, but not an exclusive territory.
How long is a Mosquito Joe franchise agreement?
The initial term is 10 years. Renewal is usually possible if you're in good standing, often for a fee and a remodel.
Does Mosquito Joe say how much franchisees make?
Yes: it reports 2025 gross sales for franchised businesses open the full year. Your results can differ; the filing explains which locations are counted.
Where is Mosquito Joe based?
Mosquito Joe SPV LLC is based in Waco, Texas.