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Is Benjamin Franklin Plumbing affiliated with Mosquito Squad Franchising LLC?

Benjamin_Franklin_Plumbing Franchise · 2025 FDD

Answer from 2025 FDD Document

AB Assetco wholly owns the following Special Purpose Entity ("SPE") entities:

  • x The Cleaning Authority Franchising SPE LLC ("The Cleaning Authority Franchisor")
  • x Homewatch CareGivers Franchising SPE LLC ("Homewatch Franchisor")
  • x Mosquito Squad Franchising SPE LLC ("Mosquito Squad Franchisor")
  • x ASP Franchising SPE LLC ("ASP Franchisor")
  • x Benjamin Franklin Franchising SPE LLC ("Benjamin Franklin Franchisor")
  • x Mister Sparky Franchising SPE LLC ("Mister Sparky Franchisor")
  • x One Hour Air Conditioning Franchising SPE LLC ("One Hour Air Conditioning Franchisor")
  • x Monster Franchising SPE LLC ("Monster Franchisor")
  • x STOP Franchising SPE LLC ("STOP Franchisor")
  • x DoodyCalls Franchising SPE LLC ("DoodyCalls Franchisor")
  • x BuyMax SPE LLC ("BuyMax")
  • x Successware SPE LLC ("SuccessWare")
  • x Junkluggers Franchising SPE LLC ("Junkluggers Franchisor") formed in 2022
  • x Screenmobile Franchising SPE LLC ("Screenmobile Franchisor") formed in 2023
  • x Authority Brands Payments SPE LLC ("AB Payments") formed in 2023

Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD pages 87–88)

What This Means (2025 FDD)

According to the 2025 Benjamin Franklin Plumbing Franchise Disclosure Document, Benjamin Franklin Franchising SPE LLC is under the parent company Authority Brands Inc. AB Assetco wholly owns several Special Purpose Entities, including The Cleaning Authority Franchising SPE LLC, Homewatch CareGivers Franchising SPE LLC, Mosquito Squad Franchising SPE LLC, ASP Franchising SPE LLC, Benjamin Franklin Franchising SPE LLC, Mister Sparky Franchising SPE LLC, One Hour Air Conditioning Franchising SPE LLC, Monster Franchising SPE LLC, STOP Franchising SPE LLC, DoodyCalls Franchising SPE LLC, BuyMax SPE LLC, Successware SPE LLC, Junkluggers Franchising SPE LLC formed in 2022, Screenmobile Franchising SPE LLC formed in 2023 and Authority Brands Payments SPE LLC formed in 2023.

This means that Benjamin Franklin Plumbing is affiliated with Mosquito Squad Franchising LLC through their common ownership by AB Assetco, which is a subsidiary of Authority Brands Inc. For a prospective franchisee, this indicates that Benjamin Franklin Plumbing is part of a larger network of franchise brands, potentially offering benefits such as shared resources, best practices, and cross-promotional opportunities.

However, it's important to note that while there is a common parent company, each franchise operates independently. A Benjamin Franklin Plumbing franchisee should not expect direct operational control or involvement from the other franchise brands within the Authority Brands portfolio. The affiliation primarily exists at the corporate level.

Disclaimer: This information is extracted from the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document and is provided for research purposes only. It does not constitute legal or financial advice. Consult with a franchise attorney before making any investment decisions.