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We also show the standard prices charged per property size tier. the potential number of mosquito treatments that could have been performed per client for a full season per Strategic-Partner during 2021 based on the markets in which MH’s franchisee actually operated. We also show the actual quantity of treatments performed by median, high, low, and average. Finally, we show actual program value, which is the price charged per treatment multiplied by the potential number of treatments that could have been performed for a full season. 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Simply put: we know franchising, and we know home services. A Game-Changer in 2024 In 2024, we launched our all-new 3-in-1 model—delivering year-round revenue by combining mosquito control, general pest control, and holiday lighting under one fun, scalable business. This innovative model eliminates the seasonal dips and staffing headaches that come with traditional home services. Why Franchisees Love the Hunters-Humbug Model: Low startup costs & overhead with a mobile, home-based operation Recurring revenue with 80%+ customer retention year over year Centralized lead generation & in-house sales team—we close deals for you Fun, unforgettable branding that customers love Standout Marketing That Sells Our Disney-inspired brand includes Gunther the Mosquito Hunter and Scrooge the Humbug, making us one of the most memorable and marketable names in the home services space. Our national marketing engine and support systems are designed to help you grow fast and efficiently. 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They have a world class corporate media team and an in-house call center that does the heavy lifting for their franchisees advertising and day to day sales. This gives their owners a unique opportunity to focus on local customer relationship building that lends itself to long term retention. The term virus has become an everyday word in our society. The Mosquito Hunters business is built to fight and prevent mosquito, tick and flea born illness and virus., billing_contact_email=carenkleiman@happinest.com, service_3=Flea & Tick, registration_north_dakota=Registered, service_4=Traps and Stations, sales_process=Our process begins with a initial "getting to know one another" call, where we also discuss the process and timeline. The second step is a program review to discuss a day in the life, the brand tools, systems, marketing, and training /support in place. The third step is to provide the FDD and schedule a Q&A to discuss questions. The fourth step is to prepare a candidate for validation and provide coaching for setting up calls with owners. After completing calls with owners, the 5th step is finalizing territory, running a prospects background/credit check. The 6th step is to schedule an executive invite call for a prospect to receive an invitation to a virtual Discovery Day. Franchise agreements are prepped at this stage. After Discovery Day, assuming all went as expected, the 7th step is an approval to join the team call. The 8th and final step in the development process is an agreement signing call and funding. A welcome wagon note is sent to the new owner and operations team, beginning the new franchisee RAMP and on-boarding process., service_5=Holiday Lighting, service_1=Mosquito Abatement, territory_protection=Yes, sks_item_7_range_low=99187, registration_indiana=Registered, leads_email=franchiseinformation@mosquitohunters.com, billing_contact_first_name=Caren, initial_broker_commissions=$30,000, $41,000, $52,000, re_enroll_onboarding_reminder=false, white_logo=https://commandcenter.franchisesidekick.com/brand_image/4968464939/white_logo, open_locations_disclosed_in_item_19=Yes, group_contact_email=ericmartin@happinest.com, item_19_data__2=60.69 - 87.96 / average non mosquito program annual value is $435.22, item_19_data__1=72.48 - 88.24 / average mosquito only program annual value is $887.35, item_7_low=141295, referral=Ryan Zink, main_logo=https://commandcenter.franchisesidekick.com/brand_image/4968464939/main_logo, services_image_top_small=https://commandcenter.franchisesidekick.com/brand_image/4968464939/services_image_small, year_started_franchising=2016, sks_locations_represented_in_item_19=58, sks_years_franchising=2016, units_awarded_last_12_months=13, contact_phone=402 312 1084, page_title=Mosquito Hunters, approximate_break_even_time_frame=1st Season, main_background=https://commandcenter.franchisesidekick.com/brand_image/4968464939/main_background?variant=large, customer_acquisition=[Call Center, Digital, Referral / Relationship, Sales, Reputation Management, Recurring Revenue], fdd_upload=https://api-na1.hubspot.com/form-integrations/v1/uploaded-files/signed-url-redirect/106571793459?portalId=21052030&sign=XKI5uUgueRZW-dGdtmAPEWDTCBo%3D&conversionId=fea855de-5f80-4b2a-86a7-4f11e56f9e47&filename=fea855de-5f80-4b2a-86a7-4f11e56f9e47-2-7178165/fdd_upload-MH-FDD-22.pdf, hs_object_source_id=fabb1a1e-c7ab-4005-9bb4-1d7ce2b7e6b4, services_image_bottom_small=https://commandcenter.franchisesidekick.com/brand_image/4968464939/services_image_small_2, brand_fund= 57k in year 1 for ramp; then 37,500 starting in yr 2 includes all local and digital marketing, sales_contact_first_name=Shirley, update_state_registrations_link=https://www.franchisesidekick.com/update-state-registration?brand_name=Mosquito%20Hunters, functions_of_owner_operator=1 . Customer Service 2. Hiring technicians, we help recruit 3. Execution of local marketing tactics such as door hangers, yard signs, networking groups, cause based marketing, community involvement, etc., sidekick_commission_10=129000, contact_first_name=Eric, staffing_requirements_image=https://21052030.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/21052030/form-uploads/5ebf2af6-c2d4-42d4-822d-8da275584d7f/d96f7b03-286a-4c2a-9245-ac0ece95ee80-2-7178165staffing_requirements_image-MH-Team-Picture.jpg, ideal_candidate=Relationship Builder;Passion to Help People;No Industry Experience Required;Values Outstanding Customer Service;Ability to recruit and scale a team;Community Centric, competitive_advantage_10=Leadership team with nearly 200 years of collective franchising experience, unique_name=Mosquito Hunters, major_competitors=Mosquito Squad, Mosquito Joe and Mosquito Shield. 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The need for mosquito and tick control has become ever more apparent, and Mosquito Hunters franchise owners are buzzing with excitement. We are poised to grow rapidly nationwide and have prime markets available today for development. Our owners are provided corporate-driven lead generation and a national in-house call center to help them scale and manage growth. Our owners can utilize a home office to help keep overhead low and cut down fixed costs. If you are looking for a prosperous bolt-on or a flexible full-time business with a strong recurring revenue stream and fabulous retention rates, look no further than Mosquito Hunters! A super fun brand with a Disney like marketing program, featuring Gunther the Mosquito Hunter character, makes our brand the most memorable in the space. Multiple revenue stream opportunity featuring much more than just mosquito control. These additional streams include perimeter pest services, flea and tick bundle programs, mosquito trap stations, and soon to be holiday lighting (Humbug Holiday Lighting is in a pilot stage and will be introduced formally in 2024.) Veteran, first responder, and minority discounts are available for qualified franchisees., area_development_opportunities=No, is_group=No, franchise_fee_3=100000, franchise_fee_4=125000, franchise_fee_5=150000, industry_size=$31 Billion, franchise_fee_6=175000, franchise_fee_7=200000, secondary_contact_first_name=Eric, franchise_fee_8=225000, franchise_fee_9=250000, hs_object_source=FORM, display_two_minute_drill=true, business_model_b2c_percentage=80%, dynamic_page_slug=mosquito-hunters, franchise_fee_2=75000}

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Mosquito Hunters

Brand Summary

Meet Hunters-Humbug: The Ultimate 3-in-1 Home Services Franchise

Backed by Experience. Built for Growth.

Hunters-Humbug is a powerhouse trio of brands—Pest Hunters, Mosquito Hunters, and Humbug Holiday Lighting—under one innovative franchise model. While we’ve been franchising for over 10 years, we’re proudly backed by the 57-year legacy of Lawn Doctor, a cornerstone brand within the Happinest family. Simply put: we know franchising, and we know home services.

A Game-Changer in 2024

In 2024, we launched our all-new 3-in-1 model—delivering year-round revenue by combining mosquito control, general pest control, and holiday lighting under one fun, scalable business. This innovative model eliminates the seasonal dips and staffing headaches that come with traditional home services.

Why Franchisees Love the Hunters-Humbug Model:

Low startup costs & overhead with a mobile, home-based operation

Recurring revenue with 80%+ customer retention year over year

Centralized lead generation & in-house sales team—we close deals for you

Fun, unforgettable branding that customers love

Standout Marketing That Sells

Our Disney-inspired brand includes Gunther the Mosquito Hunter and Scrooge the Humbug, making us one of the most memorable and marketable names in the home services space. Our national marketing engine and support systems are designed to help you grow fast and efficiently.

Hunters-Humbug isn’t just a franchise—it's a business built for lifestyle, legacy, and long-term success.

Brand Superpowers

Buying Power: Happinest Brands has over 900 Franchise Owners

Demand Creation: Data-driven in-house lead generation

Demand Fulfillment: Sales Center handles initial sales

Recession, Pandemic, and Amazon Resistant

Low competition in an emerging industry

*THE NUMBERS

$141,295 - $170,743 Investment Range

72.48 - 88.24 / average mosquito only program annual value is $887.35 Mosquito-Only Service Prices Per Region During 2024* All financial performance representations in this Item 19 showing actual franchisee performance are based on internal unaudited historical data.

60.69 - 87.96 / average non mosquito program annual value is $435.22 Non-Mosquito Pest Control Service Prices Per Region During 2024*

10 Royalty

57k in year 1 for ramp; then 37,500 starting in yr 2 includes all local and digital marketing Brand Fund

$200,000 Financial Requirements

Business Basics Get to know the brand

The Stats What is the growth trajectory of the brand

Ideal Candidate What characteristics do the highest-performing franchisees have

Founder	Andy Fuller
Home Office Location	Chicago, IL
Company Founded	2014
Began Franchising	2016
Industry	Mosquito and Pest Control (indoor and outdooro) and Holiday Lighting
Industry Size	$31 Billion
Veteran Discount	10% discount IFF
Group Health Insurance	Yes

Business Basics Get to know the brand

Founder	Andy Fuller
Home Office Location	Chicago, IL
Company Founded	2014
Began Franchising	2016
Industry	Mosquito and Pest Control (indoor and outdooro) and Holiday Lighting
Industry Size	$31 Billion
Veteran Discount	10% discount IFF
Group Health Insurance	Yes

The Stats What is the growth trajectory of the brand

Company Units Open	1
Franchise Units Awarded All Time	163
Franchise Units Awarded Last 12 Months	13
Franchise Units Open	159
Number of franchisees	87

Ideal Candidate What characteristics do the highest-performing franchisees have

Relationship Builder
Passion to Help People
No Industry Experience Required
Values Outstanding Customer Service
Ability to recruit and scale a team
Community Centric

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

DO THEY OFFER FINANCING TO HELP BUY THE FRANCHISE?

No

WHAT KIND OF TECHNOLOGY DO THEY HAVE IN PLACE?

Project Visualizer, Job Management, Scheduling, CRM, Billing and Logistics

DO THEY OFFER FLEXIBLE OWNERSHIP?

Yes

DO THEY OFFER A DISCOUNT TO VETERANS?

10% discount IFF

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*REFER TO MOST RECENT FRANCHISE DISCLOSURE DOCUMENT ITEM 19. THIS INFORMATION MAY HAVE CHANGED SINCE FIRST PUBLISHED. WE RECOMMEND THAT YOU ALWAYS VERIFY FEES, INVESTMENT AMOUNTS, AND OFFERS FOR THE FRANCHISE OPPORTUNITY DIRECTLY WITH THE FRANCHISOR PRIOR TO DECIDING TO INVEST.