--- title: "Threshold Brands Aims to Grow the Patio Patrol Franchise Network in 2022 and Beyond" url: https://burnaze.com/article/264e497c-4c5f-4a47-8a1d-02cff45ed47a source: "1851 Franchise" original_url: https://1851franchise.com/threshold-brands-aims-to-grow-the-patio-patrol-franchise-network-in-2022-and-beyond-2719237 category: "Lawn & pest" industry: "Home Services" segment: "Lawn & pest" published: 2022-08-01T15:10:00.000Z modified: 2026-11-01T02:11:19.039Z image: https://newimage.1851franchise.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=85,format=webp,width=1280,height=720/story/featureImage/5488eda8fbd898acd40e0f41f1bf744b9329.jpg --- # Threshold Brands Aims to Grow the Patio Patrol Franchise Network in 2022 and Beyond **TL;DR:** Threshold Brands aims to grow the Patio Patrol franchise network in 2022 and beyond. Patio Patrol, an emerging pest control brand, plans to double its unit count by the end of 2022. *originally published in 1851 Franchise on 2022-08-01. [Read the original](https://1851franchise.com/threshold-brands-aims-to-grow-the-patio-patrol-franchise-network-in-2022-and-beyond-2719237).* ## Story Over the past two years, multi-brand home services franchisor Threshold Brands has accelerated its acquisition strategy, partnering with leading brands in the pandemic-resistant home services segment to build one of the most formidable brand rosters in franchising. The franchisor’s goal is to become a one-stop shop for all home service needs. Now, after a wildly successful year that saw the onboarding of four new brands and the franchisor’s new CEO, Hagan Kappler, Threshold Brands is redoubling its growth efforts within its existing lineup. First up in Threshold Brand’s current development strategy is Patio Patrol, an emerging pest control brand previously known as FlyFoe that Kappler says is well-positioned to secure an outsized share of its market. The brand is ramping up its growth strategy in pursuit of doubling its unit count by the end of 2022. “Demand for home services of all kinds has skyrocketed since the onset of the pandemic, and as people continue to spend more time at home thanks to new remote work options and other lifestyle shifts, outdoor spaces have become all the more important,” Kappler said. “As a result, we are seeing a dramatically increased need for pest control services. Because Patio Patrol is backed by Threshold Brands, it benefits from support and resources unavailable to its independent competitors.” ## Patio Patrol history The original company FlyFoe was founded by Mark Kushinsky in Boston after he became frustrated with his local mosquito and tick control companies. The lack of effective treatment left him and his family bombarded by pests and at risk for infectious diseases. When Kushinsky, who was also the CEO of MaidPro Franchising, began exploring franchising the pest control concept, he joined forces with a local pest control company, Mosquito Experts, run by father and son team Steve and Stephen Novick. Before long, the fledgling pest-control brand was making waves in its local market, riding the momentum of referrals and catching the attention not only of competitors but also other brands in the home services space. Over the next several years, FlyFoe grew steadily, primarily among MaidPro franchise owners who saw an opportunity to expand their business with a complementary concept — both brands require no brick-and-mortar space and share a similar customer base. ## Growth strategy Then, in 2020, FlyFoe was acquired by Threshold Brands. Impressed by FlyFoe’s early growth and its natural fit with other home service concepts, Threshold Brands sought to turn the brand into a leader in the pest control space by adding additional services, and rebranding to Patio Patrol. “When we consider adding a brand to our roster, we look at several things, including demand for the service, the quality of the offering and the strength of the franchise model. But one of the things we are most interested in is how well the brand complements our existing lineup,” Kappler said. “Threshold Brands was designed to help franchise owners grow quickly by taking on multiple brands without cannibalizing their existing business. Patio Patrol represented an opportunity for owners to break into pest control with a proven brand without dramatically altering their existing operations. We had proof of that already thanks to our MaidPro franchise owners who had already invested in Patio Patrol and were showing great results.” According to Patio Patrol Brand President Kieran Scott, Threshold Brand’s focus on providing comprehensive services makes it the perfect partner for Patio Patrol. “Patio Patrol stands out from the competition in the pest-control segment by providing comprehensive treatments that are necessarily more effective than traditional treatments, which may target the source of an infestation without addressing the underlying conditions that allowed that source to flourish,” he said. “Patio Patrol looks at our clients’ outdoor spaces as ecosystems, and we create custom plans to treat everything from water sources to foliage to gutters to ensure that pests don’t reemerge after treatment. That strategy is in line with Threshold’s mission, which is to provide a comprehensive array of home services for clients. With their resources and support, we can provide a level of service unmatched in our industry.” ## Expansion plans Patio Patrol currently has eight units open, with franchise agreements signed for an additional two units expected to open this year. By the end of 2022, Scott says his team aims to double that number and establish a footprint in high-value markets across the U.S. “We have a tremendous amount of potentially lucrative whitespace all across the country, and we are in an excellent position to take advantage of those opportunities this year,” Scott said. “The pest control market is fragmented, and we have a rare opportunity to step up and dominate the segment while people re-prioritize their outdoor spaces in the wake of the pandemic.” As Patio Patrol prepares to expand into new markets across the country, the brand is first seeking passionate franchisee candidates in Dallas, Houston, Atlanta, Charlotte and other markets throughout the Southeast. And because Patio Patrol represents an opportunity to grow not only with one emerging and well-positioned pest-control franchise but with Threshold Brands’ entire roster, Kappler says savvy franchise investors are eager to get on board. “Ultimately, Threshold Brands is designed to make people’s lives easier. We are giving customers one, five, or ten fewer calls to make. They don’t need to research maid brands, gutter services, plumbers, or pest control services. They can reach out to us, and we’ll connect them to the provider they need,” Kappler said. “For franchise owners, that’s an incredible opportunity. It means that you are running a small business with the strength, support and most importantly, referrals of a multi-segment national powerhouse.” *Patio Patrol is currently seeking qualified franchise owners. Startup costs to open a Patio Patrol range from $74,545 - $169,545, including a $20,000 - $35,000 franchise fee depending on the market size. To learn more, visit ## Entities - 1851 Franchise (publication) - Home Services (sector) - franchise expansion (topic) - home services (topic) - brand growth (topic) - Threshold Brands (company) - MaidPro (company) - pest control (topic) - Patio Patrol (company) - Kieran Scott (person) - Hagan Kappler (person) - unit development (topic) --- Originally reported by 1851 Franchise (https://1851franchise.com/threshold-brands-aims-to-grow-the-patio-patrol-franchise-network-in-2022-and-beyond-2719237). Summarized by Burnaze (https://burnaze.com/article/264e497c-4c5f-4a47-8a1d-02cff45ed47a).