Multi-territory franchise with solid customer base and growth
Business Description
ESTABLISHED MOSQUITO SHIELD FRANCHISE - PITTSBURGH TERRITORY
This turnkey Mosquito Shield franchise presents an exceptional opportunity to acquire an established pest control business with exclusive rights to 63 high-value ZIP codes in the Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania market. Operating since 2021 with four seasons of proven performance, this home-based franchise offers seasonal flexibility and strong growth potential in an underpenetrated market.
BUSINESS OVERVIEW
The business specializes in mosquito and tick control services with a recurring revenue model that operates primarily April through October. With 178 active customers and strong retention rates of 81% year-over-year, the franchise has demonstrated consistent growth from 55 customers in 2022 to current levels. The business maintains an excellent reputation with 46 five-star Google reviews and serves over 189,302 households in the addressable market.
FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE
2025 YTD revenue of $55,521 projects to exceed $85,000 annually, showing strong momentum toward profitability. The business has improved margins and reduced expenses, with 2025 positioned as the first profitable year. Customer retention remains strong with 37% paying in advance for upcoming seasons, demonstrating customer satisfaction and predictable cash flow.
WHAT'S INCLUDED
• Complete customer database including active customers and leads
• Branded vehicle and all equipment
• Current pest licenses (expires 9/2025, renewable through 9/2026)
• Experienced part-time technician willing to continue
• Marketing materials and franchise support access
• Comprehensive transition assistance
GROWTH OPPORTUNITIES
With current market penetration well under 1%, significant expansion potential exists. The territory includes high-income neighborhoods and dense suburban areas with substantial room for growth through additional technicians, targeted marketing, door-to-door sales, and local partnerships. The franchise model provides proven systems for scaling operations efficiently.
SUPPORT & FINANCING
Seller offers licensing support, operational transition assistance under a Technical Service Agreement, and seller financing with agreed-upon down payment. The experienced technician's willingness to stay ensures continuity of service quality.
This established franchise opportunity combines the strength of a national brand with local market expertise, offering an ideal entry point for owner-operators or investors seeking a scalable service business with strong fundamentals and growth potential.
This turnkey Mosquito Shield franchise presents an exceptional opportunity to acquire an established pest control business with exclusive rights to 63 high-value ZIP codes in the Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania market. Operating since 2021 with four seasons of proven performance, this home-based franchise offers seasonal flexibility and strong growth potential in an underpenetrated market.
BUSINESS OVERVIEW
The business specializes in mosquito and tick control services with a recurring revenue model that operates primarily April through October. With 178 active customers and strong retention rates of 81% year-over-year, the franchise has demonstrated consistent growth from 55 customers in 2022 to current levels. The business maintains an excellent reputation with 46 five-star Google reviews and serves over 189,302 households in the addressable market.
FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE
2025 YTD revenue of $55,521 projects to exceed $85,000 annually, showing strong momentum toward profitability. The business has improved margins and reduced expenses, with 2025 positioned as the first profitable year. Customer retention remains strong with 37% paying in advance for upcoming seasons, demonstrating customer satisfaction and predictable cash flow.
WHAT'S INCLUDED
• Complete customer database including active customers and leads
• Branded vehicle and all equipment
• Current pest licenses (expires 9/2025, renewable through 9/2026)
• Experienced part-time technician willing to continue
• Marketing materials and franchise support access
• Comprehensive transition assistance
GROWTH OPPORTUNITIES
With current market penetration well under 1%, significant expansion potential exists. The territory includes high-income neighborhoods and dense suburban areas with substantial room for growth through additional technicians, targeted marketing, door-to-door sales, and local partnerships. The franchise model provides proven systems for scaling operations efficiently.
SUPPORT & FINANCING
Seller offers licensing support, operational transition assistance under a Technical Service Agreement, and seller financing with agreed-upon down payment. The experienced technician's willingness to stay ensures continuity of service quality.
This established franchise opportunity combines the strength of a national brand with local market expertise, offering an ideal entry point for owner-operators or investors seeking a scalable service business with strong fundamentals and growth potential.
About the Business
- Years in Operation
- 4
- Employees
- 2 (2 Part-time)
Seasonal PT employment - Currently Home Based
- Yes
- Franchise
- This business is an established franchise
- Facilities & Assets
- - Current Customer list
- Mercedes Metris Van included KBB value over $30k
• Including Active and former customers, and un-sold leads
• Equipment, branded vehicle, and marketing materials
• Current Pest Licenses – Active License will renew without recertification testing until 9/2026, buyer can train under us.
• Trained Technician with 2 years experience and very well liked by customer base - Website
- https://trymoshield.com/lpd/south-pittsburgh/
- Market Outlook / Competition
- Home pest services is competitive. But the model from pricing to number of sprays per season is unmatched.
- Opportunities for Growth
- We have 63 high value zip codes in Pittsburgh tons of room to grow these with more focus.
About the Sale
- Seller Motivation
- time demands of other jobs and a relocation of one of our PT employees
- Transition Support
- Support in getting licensed. we are open to operating under a TSA to support new owners with systems and operations. Current PT tech is willing to stay on.
- Financing Options
- Seller assist financing with agreed upon upfront payment
Listing Info
- ID
- 2415123
- Listing Views
- 19
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