Source: FranopolisLawn Squad
The Business
SourcesThe current franchisor was formed on June 26, 2023 as a Delaware limited liability company.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 7 · Item 1 · View Source
Read More About The Business
The franchisor began offering L AWN S QUAD franchises on September 1, 2023.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 7 · Item 1 · View Source
The franchisor’s franchises offer customers residential and commercial weed control, lawn care, and related services. Each franchise operates under the trademark L AWN S QUAD.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 10 · Item 1 · View Source
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We are a Delaware limited liability company organized on June 26, 2023.
We began offering L AWN S QUAD franchises on September 1, 2023.
Source NotesOur franchises offer customers residential and commercial weed control, lawn care, and related services (“Lawn Care Services”). Each franchise operates under the trademark L AWN S QUAD.
What It Costs
SourcesWhere Your Startup Money Goes
| Cost | Disclosed Amount | Source |
|---|---|---|
| TOTALS | $93,930 to $132,766 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 30 TOTALS $93,930 $132,766 |
| Telephone Services | $450 to $600 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 30 Telephone Services (12) $450 $600 |
| Utility Deposits | $0 to $500 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 30 Utility Deposits (16) $0 $500 |
| Start-up Supplies | $1,350 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 30 Start-up Supplies (8) $1,350 $1,350 |
| Franchise Fee | $45,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 29 Franchise Fee (2) $45,000 $45,000 |
| Leasehold Improvements | $0 to $5,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 30 Leasehold Improvements (15) $0 $5,000 |
| Travel Expenses for Initial Training | $800 to $4,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 30 Travel Expenses for Initial Training (9) $800 $4,000 |
| Professional Fees and Licensing | $1,500 to $3,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 30 Professional Fees and Licensing (18) $1,500 $3,000 |
| Initial Call Center & Dashboard Analytics Setup Fee | $7,600 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 29 Initial Call Center & Dashboard Analytics Setup Fee (3) $7,600 $7,600 |
| Computer and Technology Systems | $0 to $2,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 30 Computer and Technology Systems (11) $0 $2,000 |
| Inventory | $6,300 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 30 Inventory (7) $6,300 $6,300 |
| Additional Funds – 3 Months | $15,000 to $20,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 30 Additional Funds – 3 Months (19) $15,000 $20,000 |
| Additional Equipment | $380 to $1,140 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 29 Additional Equipment (6) $380 $1,140 |
| Software | $800 to $901 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 30 Software (10) $800 $901 |
| Vehicle, Outfitting and Wrap | $5,750 to $18,075 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 29 Vehicle, Outfitting and Wrap (4) $5,750 $18,075 |
| Insurance | $700 to $4,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 30 Insurance (17) $700 $4,000 |
| Grand Opening Marketing | $8,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 29 Grand Opening Marketing (5) $8,000 $8,000 |
| Rent/Lease of Real Estate | $0 to $4,800 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 30 Rent/Lease of Real Estate (14) $0 $4,800 |
| Internet Services | $300 to $500 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 30 Internet Services (13) $300 $500 |
Line items are shown as disclosed. Some costs overlap or apply to different formats; do not add them together without reviewing the source.
SourcesKey Franchise Fees
- Royalty
- Royalty Fee 7% of Gross Revenue
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- Marketing & Advertising
- Currently, 2% of Gross Revenue
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Fees And Payment Terms
| Fee | Disclosed Terms | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Additional Opening Support Fee | A reasonable fee, up to $500 per day, plus the reasonable travel, meal, and lodging expenses of our opening support personnel. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 20 |
| Website Fee | you are required to pay us a monthly website fee of $350. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 19 |
| Management Fee | Up to $500 per day, plus our costs and overhead. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 24 |
| Liquidated Damages | The greater of: (i) two (2) years of Royalty Fees ... or (ii) $50,000. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 26 |
| Renewal Fee | Renewal Fee $5,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 23 |
| Royalty Fee | Royalty Fee 7% of Gross Revenue | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 18 |
| Insurance procurement fee | Cost of insurance, plus reasonable fee of up to 25% of total insurance premium cost. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 24 |
| Base initial franchise fee | The base initial franchise fee (“ Franchise Fee ”) is $45,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 15 |
| Existing franchisee affiliate discount franchise fee | we will reduce the Franchise Fee for the first two territories to $15,000 per Franchised Business | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 16 |
| Initial franchise fees collected during fiscal year 2025 | During the fiscal year 2025, we collected Franchise Fees ranging from $15,000 to $45,000. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 15 |
| Training Fees – Remedial and Optional Training | $500 per trainee | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 22 |
| Late Fee | $100 for second occurrence of payment more than 30 days past due; $200 for third occurrence; $300 for each subsequent occurrence | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 24 |
| Change of Ownership Fee | Currently, (a) the greater of $500 or our external legal and administrative costs; plus (b) our applicable training fee, currently $100 per day for each individual we require to attend training. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 23 |
| Technology Fees | Currently, $450 per month. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 20 |
| Pre-Opening Training Fee for extra trainees | we may charge you a fee of $300 per day per extra trainee. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 17 |
| Diversity Discount | We reduce the Franchise Fee by $5,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 16 |
| Additional email address fee | we can charge up to $50 per month for each additional email address. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 20 |
| Opening Deadline Extension Fee | we have the right to charge you an extension fee of up to $1,000 per month of extension. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 17 |
| Call Center Fee | 5% of Gross Revenue + $95/month for use of the Hubspot platform. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 22 |
| Insufficient Funds Fee | $50 or the amount the bank charges us due to the insufficient funds, whichever is greater. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 25 |
| Transfer Fee | Generally, $10,000. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 23 |
| Step In Fee | Up to $500 per day, plus our costs and overhead. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 24 |
| Non-Attendance Fee | Two (2) times the amount of the published registration fee for the Annual Conference you missed. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 22 |
| Brand Fund Contribution | Currently, 2% of Gross Revenue | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 18 |
| Additional SFDU Fee | for a cost of $0.45 per additional Single-Family Dwelling Unit (“ Additional SFDU Fee ”) | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 15 |
| Annual Local Marketing Spend | you are required to spend $42,000 per calendar year for Local Marketing | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 19 |
| Initial Call Center & Dashboard Analytics Setup Fee | you are required to pay us $7,600 for the initial setup and onboarding support for the Call Center. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 16 |
| Operational Deficiency Fee | $500 per day during the on-site visit or inspection and for each day you remain in default at the conclusion of the visit, plus our actual costs and expenses | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 25 |
| Training Fees – Pre-Opening extra trainees | extra trainees at $1,000 per day per extra trainee, plus our trainers’ reasonable costs and expenses | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 21 |
| Interest | 12% per annum or the maximum rate permitted by applicable law, whichever is less. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 24 |
Some fees apply only to a specific event or service. These are not all monthly expenses.
SourcesTraining & Support
SourcesThe Training Program generally lasts approximately seven weeks and is comprised of three parts: (1) a 10-day self-paced virtual training, (2) a four-week guided virtual training course, and (3) a one-week in person classroom and field training program.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 38 · Item 11 · View Source
Read The Disclosed Requirements
The franchisor estimates that the typical length of time between signing the Franchise Agreement and opening your Franchised Business will be approximately four (4) to six (6) months after you sign the Franchise Agreement.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 37 · Item 11 · View Source
The training courses are conducted three times per year and must be completed within 30 days before the opening date of the Franchised Business. The franchisor may adjust the frequency of the Training Program depending on the time of the year and number of participants.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 38 · Item 11 · View Source
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We estimate that the typical length of time between signing the Franchise Agreement and opening your Franchised Business will be approximately four (4) to six (6) months after you sign the Franchise Agreement.
The Training Program generally lasts approximately seven weeks and is comprised of three parts: (1) a 10-day self-paced virtual training, (2) a four-week guided virtual training course, and (3) a one-week in person classroom and field training program.
Source NotesThe training courses are conducted three times per year and must be completed within 30 days prior to the opening date of the Franchised Business. We may adjust the frequency of the Training Program depending on the time of the year and number of participants.
Franchisor Financing
SourcesYou can prepay the balance at any time without penalty.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 40 · Item 10 · View Source
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Source NotesYou can prepay the balance at any time without penalty.
The Franchise Network
SourcesReported At Year-End 2023
| Year | Franchised At Year-End | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 0 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 75 · Item 20 |
These are reported outlet counts, not available territories or a measure of profitability. A dash means a count is not available in this record.
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Inside The FDD
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01The Business And Its Ownership
The current franchisor was formed on June 26, 2023 as a Delaware limited liability company.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 7 · Item 1 · View Source
The franchisor began offering L AWN S QUAD franchises on September 1, 2023.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 7 · Item 1 · View Source
The franchisor’s franchises offer customers residential and commercial weed control, lawn care, and related services. Each franchise operates under the trademark L AWN S QUAD.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 10 · Item 1 · View Source
Read Source Excerpts
We are a Delaware limited liability company organized on June 26, 2023.
We began offering L AWN S QUAD franchises on September 1, 2023.
Source NotesOur franchises offer customers residential and commercial weed control, lawn care, and related services (“Lawn Care Services”). Each franchise operates under the trademark L AWN S QUAD.
03Disclosed Legal Proceedings
This FDD reports no litigation that requires disclosure under Item 3.
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Source NotesNo litigation is required to be disclosed in this Item.
04Bankruptcy Disclosure
This FDD reports no bankruptcy matters that require disclosure under Item 4.
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Source NotesNo bankruptcy information is required to be disclosed in this Item.
06Ongoing And Other Fees
The disclosed royalty is 7% of gross revenue.
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Source NotesRoyalty Fee 7% of Gross Revenue
10Financing Offered By The Franchisor
You can prepay the balance at any time without penalty.
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Source NotesYou can prepay the balance at any time without penalty.
11Support, Training And Advertising
The franchisor estimates that the typical length of time between signing the Franchise Agreement and opening your Franchised Business will be approximately four (4) to six (6) months after you sign the Franchise Agreement.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 37 · Item 11 · View Source
The Training Program generally lasts approximately seven weeks and is comprised of three parts: (1) a 10-day self-paced virtual training, (2) a four-week guided virtual training course, and (3) a one-week in person classroom and field training program.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 38 · Item 11 · View Source
The training courses are conducted three times per year and must be completed within 30 days before the opening date of the Franchised Business. The franchisor may adjust the frequency of the Training Program depending on the time of the year and number of participants.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 38 · Item 11 · View Source
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We estimate that the typical length of time between signing the Franchise Agreement and opening your Franchised Business will be approximately four (4) to six (6) months after you sign the Franchise Agreement.
The Training Program generally lasts approximately seven weeks and is comprised of three parts: (1) a 10-day self-paced virtual training, (2) a four-week guided virtual training course, and (3) a one-week in person classroom and field training program.
Source NotesThe training courses are conducted three times per year and must be completed within 30 days prior to the opening date of the Franchised Business. We may adjust the frequency of the Training Program depending on the time of the year and number of participants.
14Patents, Copyrights And Proprietary Information
The franchisor does not own any patents or patent applications that are material to the franchise.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 53 · Item 14 · View Source
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Source NotesWe do not own any patents or patent applications that are material to the franchise.
17Renewal, Transfer And Ending The Agreement
You can renew the Franchise Agreement for one additional term of 10 years if you meet certain conditions.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 57 · Item 17 · View Source
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Source NotesYou can renew the Franchise Agreement for one additional term of 10 years if you meet certain conditions.
18Public Figures
The franchisor says it does not use public figures to promote this franchise.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 64 · Item 18 · View Source
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Source NotesWe do not use any public figures to promote the sale of our franchise.
20Franchise Locations
At the end of 2023, the FDD reports 0 franchised locations. These are reported locations, not a count of territories available to buy.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 75 · Item 20 · View Source
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Source NotesFranchised 2023 0 0 0
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