Franchise Scouting Report: Mosquito Squad

The Mosquito Squad franchise caught our eye, and may be invited to be featured in the upcoming Top New Franchises guide.

According to the company, “Mosquito Squad offers an affordable, proven and effective way to control mosquitoes and other insects within the perimeter of your property. Part of Outdoor Living Brands’ franchise company based in Richmond, VA, Mosquito Squad keeps families, residences, and special events insect-free by applying an approved barrier spray around a property, killing the harmful pests within it.”

According to Mosquito Squad, a key advantage to their franchise program are the multiple potential revenue streams. There are three different revenue opportunities available as a franchise owner: the Barrier Spray Program, Misting System and Special Event Spraying. Each one has a different price point designed to appeal to homeowners in need of an outdoor pest management solution.

Another advantage is quick start-up.  The company claims that, in most cases, you can be up and running within 30 days. The initial three-day training takes place in Richmond, Virginia.

Mosquito Squad began franchising in 2005 and has a start-up investment between $32,000 and $57,000.

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New Divorce Franchise Opportunity

Established in 2006, Fairway Divorce Solutions offers a first-of-its-kind alternative to the traditional system of divorce by offering a new divorce paradigm that saves money, time, stress and protects the children. Charging a flat fee, Fairway Divorce Solutions uses a common sense step-by-step proven approach called The Fairway Process™. The Company is growing rapidly with franchises in Victoria, BC; Edmonton, AB; two in Calgary, AB; and one in Saskatoon, SK. Expansion plans into Eastern Canada and the United States will begin in 2009.

On January 15, 2009,  Fairway Divorce Solutions, Ltd. (Fairway) announced the opening of the Fairway Divorce Solutions® franchise in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan.

”We are excited to be offering Saskatoon a new alternative to divorce. In the traditional system, divorce can be costly, and Fairway offers a strategic step-by-step process with win-win resolutions that saves time, money, stress and protects the children,” said Karen Stewart, President and CEO of Fairway Divorce Solutions.

Carolyn Genest and Don Rosten are the new franchise owners who see significant value in offering Fairway’s new divorce paradigm to families in and around the Saskatoon area. Genest, the Saskatoon franchise’s spokesperson, is currently the Chief Financial Officer for a tourism and hospitality company in Saskatoon, and also acts as the company’s sales and marketing director.

“After learning about Fairway’s divorce paradigm through Dean Bergsma, the Edmonton Fairway franchise owner, we thought it was a fantastic opportunity. We felt that a company like Fairway would help keep people’s integrity while going through a divorce,” said Genest. “We have seen many people go through divorce, and there is a lot of animosity that follows years after. I fully appreciate the importance of a well-managed divorce, and the Fairway Process™ is a proven business model that I am proud to be a part of. This would be our way of giving back to the people of Saskatoon and Saskatchewan.”

Fairway Divorce Solutions is the brainchild of Karen Stewart, whose turbulent divorce using the traditional system not only prompted her to open Fairway Divorce Solutions and design The Fairway Process™, but to pen her first self-help book, Clean Break: How to Divorce with Dignity and Move on with Your Life. Source:  Fairway Divorce Solutions

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New Real Estate Franchise Opportunity

New franchise: Nothnagle Realtors Real Estate Agency Franchise

Armand D’Alfonso, Nothnagle Realtors’ president and chief executive, recently announced that Nothnagle Realtors plans to offer franchise opportunities to real estate agencies across the country “similar to Century 21 and Coldwell Banker.” According to an article in the Democrat and Chronicle:

Nothnagle will initially offer franchising rights in cities such as Buffalo, Syracuse and Albany and areas downstate, said John Arquette, vice president of franchise sales and new business development… The most likely franchisees would be small agencies that could benefit from Nothnagle’s technological and marketing knowhow. Under a franchise arrangement, the agencies would remain independently owned.

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Nothnagle also has a history of franchising. In 1950, John T. Nothnagle opened the first Gallery of Homes at the Granite Building in downtown Rochester, where prospective buyers could view photos of houses for sale. Before that, houses were sold to buyers visiting the property. John Nothnagle franchised the concept and, at its peak, there were more than 1,200 galleries around the country. The gallery franchise was sold in 1983, Arquette said. The Gallery of Homes concept was the forerunner of today’s Internet marketing, said John Masters, broker at Nothnagle’s Greece office.

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Some competitors said Nothnagle’s plan makes sense because it reduces the cost of doing business for franchisees while enabling Nothnagle to become a national player. The company already ranks 36th in the country with more than $1.2 billion in annual real estate transactions. “It’s very difficult for a mom-and-pop to keep their costs down,” said Larry Mastrella, manager of RealtyUSA’s Pittsford office, explaining why a small agency in some other part of the country might want to affiliate with Nothnagle.

New Affordable Spa Skincare Franchise

Affordable spa skincare will come to Houston next month when Faces365 opens for business.

The franchise is based on an almost identical membership-based business model as another health-related franchise, Massage Envy.

Owners say the new franchise is aimed at a clientele that appreciates value, convenience and results. Faces365 will emphasize discounted services, extended hours and will operate 7-days-a-week. The new franchise specializes in facial treatments, waxing and, in some locations, teeth whitening.

Faces365 regional developers are Freddy O’Pry and son Lance, and Kenny and Neice Lang, who are former BP company executives. The O’Prys are also regional developers for Massage Envy in Houston and Dallas.

The Langs will provide franchisee training and operational support for the new partnership. The couple will open two Faces365 spas, including the Memorial/ Bunker Hill location. The O’Prys are also regional developers for Faces365 franchise locations in the Dallas/ Fort Worth, Austin and San Antonio areas.

The new franchise will carry several lines of skincare products, including two marketed under the Faces365 label featuring natural, botanical-based formulas. The franchise will also offer the exclusive Yonka® skincare line.

Faces365 will offer customers a $49.99 introductory, 70-minute facial session that includes a personalized, comprehensive complexion analysis. Treatments include microderm, glycolic skin peels, facial and body waxing, brow-tinting and make-up application. The franchise serves men and women. A special teen program promotes early healthy skin care and provides services for acne problems.

Faces365 is membership-based, giving members substantial savings on products and services. Services will also be available to non-members. “Franchise locations are typically 2,000 square feet,” said Freddy O’Pry, “and generally cost between $300,000 and $350,000, with financing available for qualified applicants from several third-party banks. This will allow most franchisees to be in business with only $75,000 cash,” he said.

New Manicure / Beauty Shop Franchise Opportunity

Here’s an interesting new beauty salon franchise: :10 Minute Manicure.

According to its press release, the corporate mission of :10 Minute Manicure is to lead the market in express manicure and pedicure services. The company strives to excel in customer service and exceed industry standards on cleanliness, and promises to promote healthy nail care through its product offerings and services.

:10 Minute Manicure currently owns and operates 13 franchise locations in the United States and Canada including JFK International Airport, Toronto-Pearson International Airport and Dulles International Airport, among others. With headquarters in Miami, Florida, :10 Minute Manicure plans to continue its home state growth through franchise sales. The company is currently targeting airport and street locations in the cities of Miami, Fort Lauderdale, Palm Beach, Orlando and Fort Myers.

In the past decade, the manicure business sector has experienced exponential growth. :10 Minute Manicure entered the crowded market with the goal to elevate the standards and customer perception of the business. A few of the ways that :10 Minute Manicure separates itself from the competition are by using medical grade autoclaves to sterilize tools, nail polishes that are free of harmful chemicals, a time-based service menu to fit any schedule and a professional, inviting store appearance.

“:10 Minute Manicure keeps their customers’ health and safety in mind,” said Miami-based dermatologist Alysa Herman, MD, who serves on the company’s advisory board. “Their trained nail technicians and cleanliness practices are well ahead of the industry’s curve.”

New Garage Condominium Franchise

COEUR D’ALENE, Idaho, Oct 13, 2008 (BUSINESS WIRE) — GarageTown USA began offering franchises of its successful garage “condo” business model last month under the newly formed GarageTown USA Franchise Services LLC (GTFS). For the past several years, GarageTown USA has offered individuals the opportunity to “purchase” personal, over-sized Storage units, commonly referred to as “garage condos.” Currently, there are about 19 GarageTown developments located in six states, including Idaho, Colorado, Washington, Alaska, Texas and Arizona. According to GarageTown Franchise Services Assistant Vice-President Cameron Barclift, “In the short time since receiving the approval to franchise GarageTowns, the phone hasn’t stopped ringing with inquiries from most every major market in the United States.”

The Self Storage Association estimates the self storage industry represents $20 billion in annual revenues. “Garage condo storage is where mini-storage was about 25 to 30 years ago,” notes Mike Ard, of GarageTown’s Colorado operation. “GarageTown is on the leading edge of this next generation of self storage, and now we are providing the opportunity for others to develop in-demand garage condo sites in their neighborhoods.”

GarageTown USA delivers a unique alternative to renting storage space. Instead, investors become owners of secure, enclosed units which average over 1,000 feet of usable space while reaping the same tax benefits as home or property ownership. GarageTown owners often personalize their units with custom cabinetry and flooring. Some even construct mezzanines to maximize the lofty 16′-19′ ceiling space. Owners utilize the garages for collections of classic cars, haulers and trailers; RVs and toys such as Quads and Sand Rails. Still others create personal gyms or their ultimate hobby den. Some units have security gates and most come prewired for phone, cable, Internet and HVAC. Owners are part of an Owners Association where a nominal monthly fee covers services such as building insurance, grounds maintenance, common utilities, security surveillance, and upkeep of a private clubhouse where owners can network and socialize. The overall effect being a garage condo community, where once sufficiently sold out, is self governed and self maintained.

“GarageTown USA has proven to be a successful concept and our company has done the necessary groundwork to deliver a profitable, established business model. Now, franchisees can reap the benefits of our hard work and experience,” says Ard.

Newly enlisted franchisees will attend GarageTown University, an intensive forum where they will learn about site selection, construction, legal procedures and sales and marketing to effectively construct and market their development(s). Investors will benefit from national advertising, financing, branding and PR assistance as well as sales and technical support. GarageTown USA also intends to provide lists of approved vendors, so franchisees can take advantage of the benefits of national purchasing power.

Since its inception, GarageTown USA has received hundreds of inquiries regarding franchising. The franchise arm of the company is now revisiting those inquiries, and preparing to award franchises in areas that are closely in line with its core business model. “We expect to see hundreds of GarageTown USA franchises all over North America, but we want to make sure they’re all done correctly and are successful, so we’re being very selective as to where we go and who joins our team,” adds Barclift.

 

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