Mosquito Authority Franchise
Audited FinancialsRisk Score
Pending analysis
Investment Range
$54,000 - $127,700
Franchise Fee
$14,875
Total US Locations
547
Business Summary
Mosquito Authority franchises operate a business providing outdoor pest control services. This includes selling, designing, installing, and servicing misting systems and other recurring application systems to eliminate and control mosquitoes, ticks, flies (excluding commercial fly control), and spotted lanternflies for both homes and businesses.
Corporate History
Main Line Brands LLC was originally formed as Authority Franchising, LLC on September 10, 2020, and later changed its name to Main Line Brands LLC on March 18, 2021. The company began offering Mosquito Authority franchises in October 2020. The Mosquito Authority brand itself traces its origins to Original TMA, a North Carolina corporation incorporated in October 2009. Through a series of predecessor entities (TMA, TMAFS), the Mosquito Authority system assets were eventually acquired by Holdings, the parent of Main Line Brands LLC, in October 2020. Main Line Brands LLC currently operates one company-owned Mosquito Authority business in Hickory, North Carolina, which it acquired in February 2022. The franchisor also offers franchises for 'Pest Authority' businesses and 'Fitness Machine Technicians FMT' businesses.
Financial Overview
Investment Range
$54,000 - $127,700
Franchise Fee (Low)
$14,875
Franchise Fee (High)
$45,000
Royalty %
10%
Equipment Costs (Low)
$5,000
Equipment Costs (High)
$37,000
Working Capital
$6,500
Audited Financials
Yes
Offers Financing
Yes
Audit Opinion
Unqualified opinion
Financial Health Notes
Main Line Brands LLC's financial statements show an unqualified opinion from independent auditors, meaning the financial statements are presented fairly in all material respects. However, the company is contingently liable as a co-borrower for over $10 million in notes payable, which are due in October 2025. While management expects the primary member to make these payments, if they fail to do so, Main Line Brands LLC would be obligated, and these notes are collateralized by substantially all of the company's assets. The company has a revolving note facility of up to $2.5 million, with no outstanding borrowings as of December 31, 2024.
Financing Details
Mosquito Authority does not offer any third-party financing. However, the franchisor may, at its sole discretion, defer up to half of the initial franchise fee. If this option is granted, franchisees will sign a Financing Amendment to the Franchise Agreement and a Promissory Note. This note requires the deferred portion of the initial franchise fee to be paid over 36 months, with an 8% annual interest rate. Franchisees can prepay the Promissory Note without penalty, and no additional security beyond the standard guaranty is required.
Performance Metrics
Total US Locations
547
Franchised Units
546
Corporate Units
1
Franchising Since
2020
Legal & Compliance Analysis
Recent Litigation
No
Bankruptcy
No
Litigation Count
5
Litigation Summary
Mosquito Authority has no pending litigation. Its predecessor, TMA, was involved in four concluded regulatory actions from 2013 to 2017. These cases in Maryland, Rhode Island, Minnesota, and Virginia concerned allegations of selling unregistered franchises and failing to provide proper disclosure documents. TMA resolved these matters by paying administrative fees and penalties, and by offering rescission to franchisees in Maryland and Rhode Island. Additionally, an affiliated franchise program, Soccer Shots Franchising, LLC, which is under the same indirect parent company as Mosquito Authority, entered into an Assurance of Discontinuance with Washington state in 2019. This agreement addressed concerns about 'no-poaching' provisions in their franchise agreements, with Soccer Shots agreeing to stop using such provisions and to notify its franchisees.
Bankruptcy History
Mosquito Authority has no bankruptcy history to report.
Agreement Terms
Initial Term
10 years
Renewal Term
10 years
Renewal Conditions
Mosquito Authority franchisees must provide written notice of their intent to renew between 6 and 9 months before their current agreement expires. To be eligible for renewal, the franchisee must be current on all payments to the franchisor and its trade creditors, and must not have had two or more uncured breaches of the Franchise Agreement within the 24 months prior to expiration, even if those breaches were later resolved. Upon renewal, franchisees must sign a new franchise agreement, which may have materially different terms. They also need to pay a $3,500 successor franchise fee, execute a general release of all claims against Mosquito Authority, upgrade their business (including computer systems, vehicles, and marketing materials) to current brand standards, and provide proof of all necessary licenses, insurance, and permits.
Training & Support Program
Franchisor Assistance
Before opening, Mosquito Authority will help franchisees designate their territory, provide specifications for initial equipment and supplies, and approve their storage facility. Franchisees or their designated managers, along with one additional person, will receive a 5-business-day initial training program in Charlotte, NC, or online. The franchisor also loans out the Brand Standards Manuals, provides an initial package of business cards and other start-up materials, offers pre-opening and first-year marketing assistance (for a fee), and provides an initial vehicle outfitting package (for a fee). Once open, Mosquito Authority offers ongoing support through telephone discussions during business hours. They may conduct periodic workshops, seminars, and mandatory annual conferences, for which franchisees pay fees and travel expenses. Franchisees are kept informed of mandatory operating standards and receive information on new product and service developments from the franchisor's research. Mosquito Authority also maintains a National Marketing Fund (if implemented) to develop promotional and advertising programs and provides advertising and marketing materials for purchase. Additional on-site assistance can be requested for a daily fee plus expenses, and the franchisor offers guidance on pricing, though franchisees set their own prices.
Initial Training Hours
33
Training Location
Corporate headquarters in Charlotte, NC or online/virtual
Ongoing Support
Mosquito Authority provides ongoing support to its franchisees through representatives available by phone during regular business hours to discuss operational issues. The franchisor may also offer periodic workshops, seminars, and mandatory annual conferences covering sales techniques, new product developments, bookkeeping, accounting, and advertising, though franchisees are responsible for associated fees and travel expenses. Mosquito Authority informs franchisees of mandatory operating standards, researches new products and services, and shares information on these developments. It also maintains a National Marketing Fund (if implemented) for system-wide advertising and promotional programs, and provides advertising and marketing materials. Franchisees can request additional on-site assistance, which incurs a daily fee plus expenses, and the franchisor offers guidance on pricing strategies, though franchisees retain the right to set their own prices.
Franchise Requirements
Industry Experience Required
No
Management Experience Required
No
Sales Experience Required
No
Technical Skills Required
No
Operational Details
Location Type
Hybrid
Owner Participation
Supervisory
Territory Type
Limited
Staff Count
6
Territory Size Requirements
Mosquito Authority defines territories based on demographic data. For a Full-Size Franchise, a territory will have a minimum of 35,000 single-family dwellings with household incomes above $75,000. If the median income of a geographic area is less than $75,000, the franchisor ensures there are still at least 35,000 single-family dwellings above that area's median income threshold. Hometown Franchises are designed for smaller communities and do not have specific minimums for single-family dwellings or median income. The franchisor uses U.S. Census Data or other statistical sources to determine these demographics.
Staffing Notes
Mosquito Authority franchisees need to ensure that all employees involved in pesticide application are trained and licensed according to local and state regulations. In some jurisdictions, an individual must have at least two years of experience to qualify for a pesticide license; if the franchisee lacks this, they must hire at least one individual with the necessary license or partner with one. Beyond these licensing and experience requirements for service providers, Mosquito Authority does not provide mandatory personnel policies or procedures, allowing franchisees to determine their own staffing policies and control labor and employment matters for their business.