Patio Patrol - Franchise

Patio Patrol provides full-circle protection against mosquitoes, fleas, ticks, and other outdoor pests so customers can enjoy their yards to the fullest. Driven by industry and entomological expertise, Patio Patrol treats the whole problem when it comes to outdoor pests, not just the symptoms. Patio Patrol is also committed to high-quality customer service and integrity. Franchise owners enjoy a business model of recurring core revenue and multiple supplemental revenue opportunities through various service offerings, allowing franchise partners to achieve professional and personal success.

The Market

Pest control is a $20 Billion dollar growing industry, with mosquito control alone projected to reach $1.2 Billion in market size by 2027.  Businesses in the industry experience a high retention rate, with 70% repeat customers year to year. Since pests do not go away during economic downturns, the market is recession and pandemic resistant. 

Why Patio Patrol?

Patio Patrol strives to become the leader in outdoor pest control by providing full-circle protection and extraordinary customer service.  

• A low-overhead and streamlined operational model 
• Recurring revenue opportunities
• Additional service offerings including  
  • Leaf Pickup
  • Screen Repair
  • Gutter Cleaning
  • General and Specialty outdoor pest control (stinging insects, flies, etc)
• On-staff entomologist leads best-in-class training 
• Many territories open for investment, with multi-unit options available
• Strong brand leadership with decades of operational experience in home services and pest management franchising
• Backed by parent company Threshold Brands, which allows franchisees access to high-powered learning, training, call-center support, marketing, and business coaching 

Ideal Candidate

Patio Patrol’s strong franchisee education and support practices allow investors from various backgrounds to succeed within the concept. Prospective franchisees are not required to have previous experience in pest control or business ownership. Rather, Patio Patrol seeks franchisees with the following traits:

• The drive to get involved in the community and build a business
• Collaborative and team-oriented
• Open to new ideas and dedicated to learning
• Finds fulfillment in making customers happy
• Are coachable and understand that mentorship is beneficial to even the most talented people

Training and Support

Patio Patrol franchisees begin training the moment they sign the franchise agreement. Initial training comes in three phases — virtual training before the official training week, a week of on-site training, and post-training and follow-up completed during the first few months of business.

Franchisees also have access to the following ongoing training and support:

• Patio Patrol Intranet
• A collaborative network of home services owners
• Dedicated training and business coaching 
• Proprietary business management software 
• National call center
• Strategic marketing and customer acquisition resources
• Hiring and retention procedures and expertise