Franchising is a great business opportunity for millions of people across the country. Currently, franchise establishments in the U.S. number around 796,000 and have created 9 million jobs. But what makes the best franchises stand out from the rest in this soaring industry? One major factor is the level and quality of corporate support that each franchise owner … Continue reading Corporate Support is Key for Franchise Owners →

Over the last decade or so, businesses large and small have taken to the trend of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR). In a nutshell, CSR describes a company’s philanthropic actions – what it’s doing to put more good into the world. Consumers probably recognize Corporate-level examples such as Toms Shoes’ “One-for-One” campaign or Starbucks’ “One Tree for Every Bag” … Continue reading The Importance of Giving Back for Businesses →

If there is one thing we have learned it is that there are many misconceptions about women in the pest control industry! So while we could write a blog post about the pest control industry and why women are a good fit for Mosquito Joe, we thought there were a few people who could do … Continue reading Women of Mosquito Joe: Marla Carruth →

Those going through the process of researching and buying a Mosquito Joe franchise are required to visit franchise headquarters in Virginia Beach for a Decision Day. This is a full day of meeting the Corporate staff, learning about the intricacies of a mosquito control business, and asking questions necessary to help make a final decision (hence … Continue reading Why Referrals Matter and How to Get More for Your Business →

July is National Parks and Recreation Month, and it got us thinking about all of the little league fields, playgrounds, and dog parks our franchisees service to keep mosquito free for their patrons. These partnerships are key for Mosquito Joe for many reasons. Our goal is to make outside fun again.  Through partnerships such as … Continue reading Partnerships are Key for Small Businesses →

As Mosquito Joe expands and continues to sell franchises across the country, we always keep our eyes on trends in the franchising world to help us better understand our target market, and more importantly, our potential franchisees. Over the past few years, it has become apparent that millennials are increasingly interested in owning their own … Continue reading Franchising for Millennials →

When Jack McReynolds decided to open Mosquito Joe of Garland-Rockwall in Texas, he never intended for it to be a family business. But as Jack began discussing the business model with his son Matthew, he couldn’t ignore the excitement and enthusiasm Matthew had for the idea. In honor of Father’s Day this weekend, we sat … Continue reading Learning from the Best: Father Son Business Takes Off →

Multi-unit franchising is becoming more popular throughout the franchise industry, offering franchise owners the opportunity to expand in their market with an already successful business model.  But as this trend has gained popularity, franchisors and franchisees alike have started to look ahead at what’s next.  Multi-brand franchising takes this vision one step further by expanding … Continue reading Multi-Brand Franchising in 2016 →

Mosquito Joe is entering its fourth year of franchising, and while much of our focus is spent on our franchisees and their success, we can’t forget about the amazing Corporate team in Virginia Beach that makes it all possible.  As of this post, our team has grown to include 20 people with responsibilities ranging from … Continue reading The MoJo Behind Mosquito Joe – Our Company Culture →

The franchise world may seem overwhelming and crowded to those exploring it for the first time.  There are multitudes of franchise companies offering all kinds of services, with their own individual rules and regulations, spread throughout the country.  Through experience, however, you’ll start to notice that the most successful franchise companies have a lot in common … Continue reading Franchise Advisory Councils – A Franchising Best Practice →