Hunters-Humbug Franchise
Mosquito Hunters-Pest Hunters-Humbug Holiday Lighting or as we like to say Hunters-Humbug is a cutting edge 3-in-1 business model that is rapidly swarming the country. This is an opportunity to join a leader in the home services space and the only franchise that offers 3 distinct revenue streams that provides complimentary services ranging from mosquito, tick and flea abatement to full service pest control, along with holiday lighting services. Join a growing franchise system that features multiple service lines and revenue streams, recurring revenue, and high customer retention, along with low monthly overhead and high margins. Keep employees and customers year-round, and differentiate yourself from the competition, with our 3 in 1 model!
$60,000
$50,000
141
2015
Holmdel,NJ
Andy Fuller
About Hunters-Humbug
The outdoor pest control industry is a high growth market, and Hunters-Humbug combines strong branding and best-in-class systems to give franchise owners the ability to grow rapidly. As health concerns surrounding mosquito and tick born illness continue to grow, the need for vector control services has become ever more apparent. To bring further value to customers, Hunters-Humbug now offers an upgraded tick and flea package, a perimeter pest program, rodent control, as well as cutting edge, all green mosquito stations to provide an even better result for customers. Hunters-Humbug owners can now finish the year off strong with our most profitable and fun service line; Humbug Holiday Lighting. These services not only extend the servicing season, but also increase the annual average revenue per customer, along with increased customer retention. Hunters-Humbug separates itself from others in the space by providing corporate driven lead generation, a virtual assistant training program along with AI bot to handle all incoming sales and convert at a high level giving owners the ability to run a home-based business with lower overhead. 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.
Top 10 Reasons Why Hunters-Humbug Is The Right Business Investment
As one of the hottest new franchise opportunities in America, successful individuals like you choose Hunters-Humbug for business ownership for various reasons:
1. Home-based business offers personal, professional, and financial flexibility
2. Start-up ease: no retail location required, no costly outfitting
3. Strong unit-level economics - annual and recurring revenue stream, high customer retention model
4. Residential and Commercial client opportunities
5. Centralized Marketing Support to generate leads for the business
6. Extensive training and support from experienced franchisor
7. World class branding and marketing makes Hunters/Humbug inherently memorable
8. Year round revenue in a $31Billion Dollar industry with the 3-in-1 service lines
9. Well-funded franchisor with 55+ years of experience
10. Simple, scalable business model
Franchise Unit Trends
141
13
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* in 2024
Franchise Fees
$50,000
Veteran's Fee: $45,000
10.0%
Net Revenue
7.0%
Net Revenues
Why Choose Hunters-Humbug?
Offering a model with three distinct service lines means a predictable Annual Revenue Opportunity for Mosquito Hunters & Humbug Holiday Lighting
1. Mosquitoes: Barrier (Traditional & All Green), Stations, Smart Repellent Systems
2. Perimeter Pest Control: Ticks, Ants, Spiders, Stinkbugs, Rodents, Deer Repellent
3. Holiday Lighting: Design, Install, Maintenance, Take Down, & Storage
The outdoor pest control industry is a high-growth market, valued at over $26 Billion dollars. The exterior lighting services industry, currently valued at nearly $6 Billion dollars, is still in its infancy stages, with very little professional competition. Hutners-Humbug, with its strong branding and best-in-class systems, gives our Franchise Owners the ability to grow revenue rapidly, and predictably.
As health concerns surrounding mosquitoes continue to grow, especially with recent news of the Zika and West Nile Virus, the need for mosquito control becomes ever more apparent.
That’s where we come in. Hunters-Humbug makes mosquito control affordable, effective, and environmentally responsible too. By focusing on building client relationships, we provide mosquito control services guaranteed by our Client Happiness Promise.
For owners, we provide corporate-driven lead generation, a national virtual assistant sourcing and training program to give you the ability to run an office from your home to help manage overhead and cut down fixed costs. There has never been a better time to start your own Mosquito Hunters-Humbug Holiday Lighting franchise than right now!
Both residential and commercial locations are investing in enhancing their outdoor living areas. Our goal is to help our customers take their yards back with environmentally responsible treatments. We are always pet and kid-friendly, but never mosquito, tick, and flea friendly! We can also now bring added joy during the holidays, by removing the burden of putting up lights and decorations for homeowners and businesses. Take advantage of prime open territories today and start taking control of your future.
As a Hunters-Humbug franchisee, you have a wide array of possible customers including:
- Homeowners
- HOA’s
- Apartment/Condo Complexes
- Open-air restaurants
- Parks/Playgrounds
- Hotels
- Outdoor Events
- Retirement Communities
- Daycares
- Golf Courses
- Schools
- Municipalities
Start your own business with extensive training and support from an experienced team with a track record of building a highly successful national home services brand that is now a "household name." Mosquito Hunters provides a service that improves the quality of life for people in your community by allowing them to enjoy their yards and eliminating the worry of mosquitoes, fleas, and ticks. Mosquito Hunters, along with Humbug Holiday Lighting, offers a tremendous opportunity for those looking to build a successful, recession-resistant, and recurring revenue business in the booming pest control and exterior lighting industries.
Starting Costs & Investment Requirements
$141,295 - $170,743
$200,000
$60,000
Training & Support
There are plenty of great reasons to open a business as part of a franchise brand, especially when it’s a mosquito franchise. Franchises allow owners to be in business for themselves but not by themselves, and at Hunters-Humbug, we understand how important and valuable the franchise model is. Starting a business is an exciting and challenging process. Many new entrepreneurs feel overwhelmed and unprepared, but by partnering with Hunters-Humbug to become your own boss, you’ll benefit from thorough training and ongoing support that frees you to concentrate on the growth of your business!
Your Initial Training:
All new members of our mosquito franchise family enjoy comprehensive pre-opening training at our Chicagoland office, in Hunter Hall. While there, you and up to two other trusted staff members learn what you need to know about the Hunters-Humbug brand and how to run your franchise, including:
- Our mission, vision, and values
- Email, calendar and Cloud storage training
- Mosquito control and technician training
- Hiring and recruiting
- Financial planning
- Marketing
- Securing equipment and inventory
- Day-to-day operations
Training is done is a series of phases, starting with virtual training sessions in our Hunters-Humbug University and wrapping up with 5 days of in person training at our HeadQuarters. You’ll receive instructional materials including handouts and quizzes and have access to our proprietary and confidential 171-page Operating Manual containing important information about Hunters-Humbug specifications, standards and operating procedures.
Hands-on Coaching:
After the initial training, you’ll benefit from weekly calls with your ramp coach who will answer your questions and help you navigate through the challenges of business ownership. Then, you’ll receive ongoing on-demand support and one-on-one reviews for as long as you’re a part of the Hunters-Humbug family.
Franchise Reports:
We know how valuable feedback is, which is why we gather and analyze data from every individual franchisee each month. We’ll share our findings about your operation with you and provide important insights into areas that may need improvement, as well as those that show growth and strength.
Marketing Support:
Hunters-Humbug franchisees are busy helping their communities and growing their businesses, which means their time is valuable. Our expert marketing efforts on your behalf are immensely beneficial because they let you stay focused on your clients. Small businesses need to market themselves in a personal, continuous way that big businesses don’t – our marketing is all about a quick return on investment and proven strategies to spread the word about your services and attract new customers.
We know the Hunters-Humbug brand success depends on our franchisees, and we’re there for them! Contact us today to find out more about our mosquito franchise training and support!
History
There are any number of pest control franchise opportunities out there, but not all are created equal – some are simply better than others! Hunters-Humbug has established itself as one of the absolute best, from our trusted, recognized brand name, to comprehensive franchisee training and support, to our dedicated sales and marketing teams. Our value proposition is unmatched and here for you to build your own buzz with a successful mosquito, pest and holiday lighting franchise! We've grown from a small location in Chicago that started in 2014, to over 150 locations and growing across the country!
Ideal Candidate
What Makes an Ideal Hunters-Humbug Franchisee? What does it take to open a Hunters-Humbug franchise?
Among other things, we look for financial stability and a clean record. But perhaps more importantly, we also look for the intangibles that help to define the Hunters-Humbug culture.
If you see yourself in the description below, chances are you’d make a great Hunters-Humbug owner!
- You’re high-energy with a strong work ethic: you love the idea of being in business for yourself because you’ll have the chance to work hard and build something of your own.
- You’re passionate about service: you believe good customer service, and the relationships that develop as a result, are the cornerstone of success.
- You’ve got management experience: you’re not afraid to encourage, motivate, and educate employees, and to let the buck stop with you.
- You’ve got sales skills: you know how to help customers understand and appreciate the value of your services.
- You’re a Big Picture thinker: you’ve got the patience and vision to know that success has a lot of moving parts and that it takes teamwork.