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RFE Investments was evaluating the acquisition of a Mosquito Squad franchisee operating in 26 Northeast territories.

RFE Investment Partners

Pre-acquisition marketing strategy for RFE

The Client

Rfe Investment Partners
Company
Rfe Investment Partners
Website
rfeip.com
Industry
Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals
Headquarters
Westport, US
Employees
11-50

About Rfe Investment Partners

RFE Investment Partners is a Westport, Connecticut-based private equity firm founded in 1979 with over $800 million in assets under management, focused on lower middle market buyouts. The firm has completed 85+ platform buyouts and 200+ add-on acquisitions over its 40+ year history, partnering with founder-owned businesses to build them into durable…

The Challenge

RFE Investments was evaluating the acquisition of a Mosquito Squad franchisee operating in 26 Northeast territories. Their goal: grow through nearby market expansion, add general pest control to boost revenue and reduce seasonality, and overhaul marketing—without raising the budget. But they needed clarity: Was the current marketing effective? And what untapped opportunities could drive scale?

Our Approach

Chameleon Collective joined during due diligence to assess the franchise’s marketing performance and identify smarter, more scalable solutions. We quickly embedded with RFE’s team, bringing bold ideas and practical insight—without the bureaucracy of traditional agencies.Our review showed Paid Search was performing well, delivering quality leads. But Direct Mail was underperforming,draining budget with little return. Beyond identifying what wasn’t working, we mapped out a path forward. We recommended tapping into high-intent digital lead aggregators like Angi and Home Advisor, launching programmatic display ads aimed at affluent homeowners, and leveraging grassroots tools—door hangers, yard signs, and referral programs—to build trust and presence in local communities. To strengthen customer retention and cross-sell new services, we proposed a CRM-driven email strategy focused on promoting general pest control to existing Mosquito Squad clients.We also recommended hiring a part-time or full-time Marketing Director to build a “test and learn” culture—someone who could track ROI, optimize campaigns in real-time, and lead ongoing improvements with precision.

The Impact

The assessment gave RFE the clarity to move forward with confidence. Whether or not the acquisition closed, they left with a marketing roadmap built for smarter growth, stronger ROI, and scalable success.

The Work

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