Play THE FRANCHISE GAME – MOSQUITO VERSION. Mosquito Franchises Ranked Best to Worst.

Here are 5 leading mosquito franchise opportunities.  Each have professional websites and nearly comparable logos and branding.  Each boasts industry recognition, awards & accolades.  All are promoted by the franchise broker networks, associations & franchise portals as safe, legitimate investment opportunities.  Can you spot which 2 are stable & growing?  Which 2 have alarmingly high franchisee turnover?  Can you guess which one is suing a 100% disabled Iraq War Veteran despite his diagnosis as having severe PTSD?  by Sean Kelly, Franchise Truth for Veterans.

(UnhappyFranchisee.Com) I have a new motto:

If you can’t afford a franchisee attorney, you can’t afford a franchise.

Franchise attorney Jeff Haff recently commented on LinkedIn that there are prospective franchisees who think nothing of risking hundreds of thousands of dollars and their family’s financial futures on a franchise opportunity but balk at spending a few thousand dollars to have a franchisee attorney scrutinize the 10- or 15-year contract.

As every franchisee attorney knows, it’s extremely hard to get through to people who think they know what they don’t know.

To illustrate this point, I ask: 

Can you tell which of these identical-looking mosquito abatement franchises are safe investments? Which are the worst?  And which are grab-your-checkbook-and-run scary?

I have 35 years of franchise experience with hundreds of companies and, at first glance, I couldn’t.

They all seem professional, well-branded & legitimate.

Invest 3 minutes to watch the Franchise Game – Mosquito Version –  for answers to these questions – and more!

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Mosquito Authority Franchise Opportunity:  Proven Profitability?

“Mosquito Authority is a nationwide leader in mosquito control with a proven record of profitability…. Since mosquito control is a recurring seasonal business, in many cases, our franchisees make a year’s worth of profit in only seven to nine months.“

Mosquito Hunters Franchise Opportunity:  Perfect for Veterans?

“Our mosquito business is defined by a simple, scalable business model that takes advantage of the remarkable stability and high profit margins of the robust home services industry… Our Opportunity is Perfect for Veterans and First Responders…”

Mosquito Joe Franchise Opportunity:  The Largest & Fastest Growing?

“As the largest and fastest-growing outdoor pest control service with over 400+ locations in North America, we’re continuing to provide year-round relief to families and pets who want to be able to enjoy the outdoors. As an established iconic brand, we are known for our effective solutions and unwavering commitment to customer satisfaction.”

Mosquito Shield Franchise Opportunity:  Built for Success?

“Every Mosquito Shield franchise is built for success, on a foundation of proprietary resources and know-how… Since launching, Mosquito Shield’s business has shown consistent growth year-over-year. Our success is built on a foundation of proven results and satisfied customers.”

Mosquito Squad Franchise Opportunity:  Founders & Innovators?

“North America’s first mosquito control franchise, Mosquito Squad is founded on innovation and our franchise owners have been helping to protect families and businesses from mosquitos and pests since 2005. Our founders are industry pioneers and created many of the programs utilized by the entire industry category today.”

Critical Secrets Are Hidden in the Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD).  Only Experts Know Where to Look.

It wasn’t until I dug into the Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) of each franchise offering & could discern:

• Two of these Mosquito franchise opportunities have 3-year franchisee turnover rates in the lower range for franchise companies I’ve reviewed (16% & 20%).
• One of these mosquito franchise opportunities has a concerning turnover rate of 40% in just 3 years.  They had an average of 200 franchises open durning the period, and 88 franchises exited the system – one would assume having lost much or all of their investments.
• Two mosquito franchises have alarming high 3-year franchisee turnover rates of 56% and 62%.

Digging in further, the one with the highest turnover rate has a 135% turnover rate for 2016-2023.

The franchise that describes itself as the “perfect opportunity for Veterans & First Responders” not only has the highest franchisee turnover, its  currently suing a 100% disabled Iraq War combat Veteran diagnosed with severe PTSD.

Trusting “Free” Franchise Consultants is the Most Expensive Mistake You’ll Ever Make

I did a deep dive on the franchise with the most failures.

I learned that nearly every one of their failed franchisees had been referred by “free” franchise consultants from such organizations as The Entrepreneur’s Source (TES), Franchise Broker’s Association (FBA) International Franchise Professionals Group (IFPG), and others.

These are “free “franchise consultants” in the same way car salesmen are “transportation consultants” and timeshare salesmen are “vacation consultants.”

Franchise Truth:  They are commissioned salespeople who will only recommend companies that have agreed to pay them commissions of $25K, $50K or more when you sign.

Once their commission is received, you will likely never see or hear from them again.

So before you enter the franchise minefield, plan on paying a grizzled franchise Veteran who will tell you the truth, and PAY a franchisee attorney (not your family attorney, not a franchisor attorney, not a prominent attorney with a different specialty) to review your FDD and FA BEFORE you sign.

Other than me and a few of my pals, FRANCHISEE attorneys are the only ones who both know where the land mines are hidden – and will tell you.

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Franchise Truth & Franchise Truth for Veterans Initiative

The predatory JDog Junk Hauling franchise – which has resulted in over 300 Veteran franchise terminations – is just the tip of the iceberg.

There is currently no meaningful oversight or enforcement of franchise laws over the claims & representations franchise sellers tell trusting Veterans & other opportunity seekers.

Some of the most predatory franchise sellers are allowed to pass off high-failure rate  franchise investments as “Veteran-Friendly” franchises by virtue of their inclusion of deceptive “Best Franchises for Veterans” lists or endorsements by seemingly reputable organizations, like the International Franchise Association’s VetFran program.

Our initial analysis of more than 100 franchises currently promoted to Veterans through the VetFran program revealed that approximately 25% have 3-year franchisee turnover/attrition rates of more than 50%.

That indicates that a high percentage of Veterans being encouraged to invest in these “Veteran-Safe” franchise opportunities will not only lose their investments, savings, credit ratings, & perhaps their homes, some may lose the security clearances that gave them access to the good-paying government and contracting jobs they had prior to their franchise investment.

Contributions to the Franchise Truth & Franchise Truth for Veterans initiatives save countless Veterans from under-informed investment decisions. 

Contribute to:  Franchise Truth & Franchise Truth for Veterans Initiative

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Documentation & More Information:

Franchise Warning: JDog Junk Hauling for Veterans (Index)

JDOG Franchise Dream Ends in Veteran Suicide, Double Homicide

JDog Franchise News & Discussion Newsletter Sign-Up

List of JDog Franchisees With Closed or Failed Franchises – UPDATED

OPEN INVITATION:  Unhappy Franchisee extends an open invitation to all those discussed to provide corrections, explanations, clarifications and/or rebuttals.  We will correct factual errors & alternative views fairly.  Anonymous or signed comments are welcome below or can be emailed in confidence to UnhappyFranchisee[at]Gmail[dot]com. 

Sean Kelly is an independent investigative journalist with 35 years of franchise industry experience.  Since founding UnhappyFranchisee.Com in 2006, his reporting has exposed & shut down several predatory franchise & investment schemes.  Sean Kelly is a franchise watchdog who prompted and aided the FBI investigation that shut down the 165-victim multi-million-dollar NY Bagel franchise scam and landed perpetrators Dennis Mason & Joseph Smith in federal prison.  Sean was featured in the ABC Four Corners expose of 7-Eleven wage theft in Australia and has served as an advisor to Dateline NBC.  He has withstood bullying, intimidation & frivolous lawsuits as high as $35M and never lost.  His crack editorial staff and fact checkers include Chick, Gem, Red, Pru & Joanie the Rescue Chicken.

Contact the author at UnhappyFranchisee[at]Gmail[dot]com

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