Yard Patrol Pros franchise
2024 filing · April 19, 2024GrowingShares sales figures
Yard Patrol Pros at a glance
A mosquito control and lawn care business treating yards for pests and weeds, with fertilizing, aeration and artificial turf. At the end of 2023 there were 11 Yard Patrol Pros locations in the US, all franchised.
The business
- Franchisor
- HFB MosquitoCo Franchising, LLC
- The company that sells the franchises
- Franchising since
- 2022
- 2 years of selling franchises
- Franchisor based in
- Huntersville, North Carolina
What you pay
- Cost to open
- $113K–$216K
- Fee, build-out and opening working capital
- Franchise fee
- $54,900
- For a territory of up to 75,000 households; larger territories cost more.
- Royalty
- 7%
- The greater of 7% of gross revenue or a monthly minimum
- Brand fund
- 2%
- 2% of gross revenue, paid with the royalty; it can rise to 3%
- Agreement length
- 10 years
- Territory
- Limited
- Limited protection
- Franchisor financing
- None offered
Where it is
- US locations, 2023
- 11
- Franchised and company-owned
- Franchised
- 11
- Company-owned
- 0
- Change in 3 years
- +11
- Franchised locations, 2021–2023
- States
- 2
- Most in South Carolina and North Carolina
Support and records
From HFB MosquitoCo Franchising, LLC’s 2024 filing; SBA status from the SBA Franchise Directory, October 28, 2026.
Where it ranks
Yard Patrol Pros among all franchises with the same figure.
| Figure | Yard Patrol Pros | Among all franchises |
|---|---|---|
| Cost to open, midpointHalfway between the low and high estimate | $164,794 | Costs less than 75% of franchises |
| Franchise feePaid once, when you sign | $54,900 | Higher than 82% of franchises |
| RoyaltyShare of sales paid to the franchisor | 7% | Higher than 70% of brands with a set rate |
| US locationsFranchised and company-owned | 11 | Fewer than 60% of franchises |
How much a Yard Patrol Pros franchise costs
Opening one Yard Patrol Pros costs an estimated $113,194 to $216,394. That covers the franchise fee and everything else needed to open, through the first months of working capital.
The biggest costs are initial franchise fee ($54,900 to $67,400) and vehicle and vehicle enhancements ($10,000 to $60,000). Here is every line of the estimate as filed:
| What it pays for | Range | Low | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Franchise Fee | $54,900 | $67,400 | |
| Opening Assistance Fee | $5,000 | ||
| Travel Expenses to Training | $1,000 | $3,000 | |
| Security Deposits and Rent | $0 | $3,000 | |
| Office Furniture | $0 | $2,000 | |
| Vehicle and Vehicle Enhancements | $10,000 | $60,000 | |
| Tools and Equipment | $4,000 | $6,000 | |
| Business Management and Technology System | $1,000 | $3,000 | |
| Technology Fee (3 Months) | $1,797 | ||
| Marketing | $1,500 | ||
| Industry Certifications, Licenses and Trainings | $450 | $4,250 | |
| Professional Fees | $500 | $2,000 | |
| Insurance Deposit and Initial Premiums | $2,300 | $4,700 | |
| Grand Opening Marketing | $15,000 | $22,000 | |
| Additional Funds (3 Months) | $15,000 | $30,000 | |
| Total | $113,194 | $216,394 | |
Source: HFB MosquitoCo Franchising, LLC, 2024 filing, page 30
Yard Patrol Pros franchise fee
The franchise fee is $54,900, For a territory of up to 75,000 households; larger territories cost more.. You pay it when you sign the franchise agreement.
Source: HFB MosquitoCo Franchising, LLC, 2024 filing, page 15
Royalty and ongoing fees
| Royalty | The greater of 7% of gross revenue or a monthly minimum. |
|---|---|
| Brand or marketing fund | 2% of gross revenue, paid with the royalty; it can rise to 3%. |
The typical franchise royalty is 6% of sales, plus 2% for marketing. See franchise fees and royalties to compare.
Source: HFB MosquitoCo Franchising, LLC, 2024 filing, pages 18 and 19
Sales and earnings
Shares figures Yard Patrol Pros publishes sales or earnings figures for its locations. The full tables, with notes on which locations are counted, are in its filing.
Source: HFB MosquitoCo Franchising, LLC, 2024 filing, page 71
How Yard Patrol Pros compares
Of the 25 pest control franchises on this site, Yard Patrol Pros is the 18th cheapest to open and the 13th largest by number of locations.
| Figure | Yard Patrol Pros | Typical pest control brand | Typical franchise |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cost to open, low end | $113K | $99K | $222K |
| Cost to open, high end | $216K | $162K | $477K |
| Franchise fee | $55K | $49K | $40K |
| Royalty | 7% | 8% | 6% |
| Brand fund | 2% | 2% | 2% |
| US locations | 11 | 11 | 21 |
| Shares earnings figures | Yes | 18 of 25 | 2,147 of 3,352 |
Typical is the median across the 25 brands in pest control franchises; typical franchise, across every brand here.
Locations opened and closed
| Year | Franchised | Company-owned | Opened | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 0 (0) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | 0 (0) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | 11 (+11) | 0 | +11 | 0 |
Closed or left counts terminations, non-renewals, locations bought back by the franchisor and locations that stopped operating.
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More in the guides: franchise failure rates.
Source: HFB MosquitoCo Franchising, LLC, 2024 filing, page 73
Where Yard Patrol Pros locations are
At the end of 2023, Yard Patrol Pros had franchised locations in 2 states. The most are in South Carolina and North Carolina.
- South Carolina6
- North Carolina5
| State | Franchised |
|---|---|
| South Carolina | 6 |
| North Carolina | 5 |
Source: HFB MosquitoCo Franchising, LLC, 2024 filing, page 74
Who owns Yard Patrol Pros?
Yard Patrol Pros franchises are sold by HFB MosquitoCo Franchising, LLC. Its filing names no parent company.
From HFB MosquitoCo Franchising, LLC’s 2024 filing, page 12.
Lawsuits and bankruptcy
| Lawsuits and regulatory actions | None. The filing says no litigation has to be disclosed. |
|---|---|
| Bankruptcy | None. The filing says no bankruptcy has to be disclosed. |
Franchisors must disclose lawsuits and bankruptcies involving the company, its parents and affiliates, and its executives. Many cases are routine disputes with franchisees over fees or contracts; read the descriptions in the filing and ask current owners about anything that worries you.
Source: HFB MosquitoCo Franchising, LLC, 2024 filing, litigation on page 15, bankruptcy on page 15
Yard Patrol Pros filings
The figures on this page come from HFB MosquitoCo Franchising, LLC’s 2024 filing, issued April 19, 2024, on record with the Minnesota Department of Commerce.
| Filing | Issued | Registry | On this page |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 filing | April 19, 2024 | Minnesota | Costs, fees and locations, 2021–2023 |
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