1-800-STRIPER
1-800-STRIPER provides parking lot striping and related pavement-marking services, with approved options such as sealcoating and asphalt repair. Franchisees operate from an approved truck and a home or leased office.
Franchise overview by FranRelay
MOSQUITO SHIELD
MOSQUITO SHIELD provides mosquito, tick, flea and other pest control services for residential, commercial and municipal customers. Franchisees send technicians to customer properties to apply treatments using specialized spray equipment.
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Investment and fees
What it costs to open and operate
Upfront investment
Total initial investment
$120,525 – $162,420
USD estimate for one territory, including the franchise fee and $79,100 payable to the franchisor or an affiliate. The vehicle allowance covers three months of financing payments or customization if sourced elsewhere or bought without financing. See startup-budget details below for exclusions.
Initial franchise fee
$54,500
Normally counted within the total above, not added on top — confirm in the source.
USD fee for one territory, due at signing, fully earned and nonrefundable. Fees differ for multiple territories; a larger approved territory carries an additional fee.
Selected fees
Royalty8% of actual Gross Sales or Minimum Gross Sales, whichever is greater; paid weekly.
One-territory minimums by opening-anniversary year: 1: $45,000; 2: $90,000; 3: $157,500; 4: $236,250; 5+: $283,500. These are royalty bases, not projections; multi-territory minimums differ. Shortfalls can mean extra royalties, reduced or lost territory protection, or termination.
Advertising contributionBrand Fund: 2% of prior-week Gross Sales, paid weekly.
For royalty and Brand Fund calculations, Gross Sales excludes remitted sales taxes and good-faith refunds, adjustments, discounts, credits and allowances. Sales discounted more than 25% count at no less than 75% of standard retail price. Brand Fund payments are separate from local advertising spending.
Local marketingFrom the second calendar year: greater of $50,000 or 10% of Gross Sales annually.
Opening minimum: $35,000 for one territory and a six-month season, unless reduced in writing. Additional first-calendar-year marketing and promotion is also required. More territories or longer seasons may need more funds. Buy an approved trade show display and promotional materials within 90 days of signing. Annual shortfalls may be collected into the Brand Fund.
These are selected fees, not the complete fee schedule. Review the full FDD for all fees and conditions.
Figures are as disclosed for the period shown; unknown or undisclosed items are labelled, never shown as $0. No earnings, profit or payback figures are shown. Revenue is not profit.
Ownership and support
What owning this franchise involves
Your role
Choose who will supervise daily operations, while keeping owner training and franchise obligations in view.
- Owner involvement
- A principal or approved Operations Manager must directly supervise the business during operating hours.
- Main responsibilities
- Offer only approved pest services and use designated products, equipment and suppliers.
- Manager requirements
- The supervisor must complete training to the franchisor's satisfaction; no specific equity ownership is required.
Free consultation
Let's talk about MOSQUITO SHIELD.
Discuss your startup budget, preferred ownership role, and questions about MOSQUITO SHIELD with a FranRelay consultant.
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Disclosure document
The fees above are a short selection. Check the full FDD for all fees and terms before making a decision.
MOSQUITO SHIELD FRANCHISE, LLC, Franchise Disclosure Document. Issuance Date: April 8, 2026.
An introduction is not a statement that territory is available or that you will be accepted.