Source: FranopolisLawns
What It Costs
SourcesWhere Your Startup Money Goes
| Cost | Disclosed Amount | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Additional Funds (Three Months) - Standard Franchise | $40,000 to $100,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 22 Additional Funds (Three Months) $40,000 to $100,000 |
| Equipment - Conversion Franchise | $0 to $16,500 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 22 Equipment $0 to $16,500 |
| Grand Opening Advertising - Standard Franchise | $4,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 21 Grand Opening Advertising $4,000 |
| Training Expenses - Standard Franchise | $2,500 to $6,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 21 Training Expenses (Travel, Lodging, Meals, Incidentals) $2,500 to $6,000 |
| Tools, Supplies, Office Equipment - Standard Franchise | $2,500 to $6,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 22 Tools, Supplies, Office Equipment $2,500 to $6,000 |
| Service Vehicle and Trailer - Standard Franchise | $8,000 to $12,500 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 21 Service Vehicle and Trailer $8,000 to $12,500 |
| Equipment - Standard Franchise | $4,000 to $16,500 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 22 Equipment $4,000 to $16,500 |
| Real Estate - Standard Franchise | $3,000 to $6,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 21 Real Estate $3,000 to $6,000 |
| Total Estimated Initial Investment - Conversion Franchise | $71,500 to $150,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 23 Total Estimated Initial Investment $71,500 to $150,000 |
| Tools, Supplies, Office Equipment - Conversion Franchise | $1,000 to $6,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 22 Tools, Supplies, Office Equipment $1,000 to $6,000 |
| Real Estate - Conversion Franchise | $0 to $6,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 22 Real Estate $0 to $6,000 |
| Training Expenses - Conversion Franchise | $2,500 to $6,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 22 Training Expenses (Travel, Lodging, Meals, Incidentals) $2,500 to $6,000 |
| Initial Franchise Fee - Conversion Franchise | $39,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 22 Initial Franchise Fee $39,000 |
| Service Vehicle and Trailer - Conversion Franchise | $0 to $12,500 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 22 Service Vehicle and Trailer $0 to $12,500 |
| Grand Opening Advertising - Conversion Franchise | $4,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 22 Grand Opening Advertising $4,000 |
| Additional Funds (Three Months) - Conversion Franchise | $25,000 to $60,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 23 Additional Funds (Three Months) $25,000 to $60,000 |
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
- Initial Franchise Fee
View Disclosed Terms
You pay us an initial franchise fee of $49,000 when you sign the Franchise Agreement.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 14 · Item 5
Review Fee Sources- Royalty
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The Royalty is based on a sliding scale: • If your Gross Billings 4 in the calendar month are $62,500 or less, you pay 6% of Gross Billings. • If your Gross Billings in the calendar month are over $62,500 but equal to or less than $125,000, you pay 6% of Gross Billings up to and including $62,500, plus 5% of the Gross Billings between $62,500.01 and $125,000. • If your Gross Billings in the calendar month are over $125,000, you pay 6% of all Gross Billings up to and including $62,500, plus 5% of the Gross Billings between $62,500.01 and $125,000, plus 4% of the Gross Billings in excess of $125,000.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 15 · Item 6
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Fees And Payment Terms
| Fee | Disclosed Terms | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Failure to Maintain Insurance | Cost of Insurance plus a 5% administrative fee | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 18 |
| Minimum Monthly Royalty | You must pay a minimum Royalty for each Territory you own. Payment of the minimum monthly Royalty commences on the one - year anniversary of your completion of U.S. Lawns Training and shall be in the following amounts: • Months 13 to 18: $450,00 per month • Months 19 to 24: $550.00 per month • Months 25 and thereafter: $650.00 per month | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 19 |
| Technology Fee | The then - current monthly fee, which is currently $299 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 16 |
| Renewal Fee | Our then current renewal fee, which will not be more than 20% of the then - current Initial Franchise Fee. Currently, $5,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 16 |
| Accounting Software Fee | and accounting software we specify (currently QuickBooks), with an annual amount currently equal to $215 to $400 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 16 |
| Late Fee | Late Fee : The then current fee, presently, $25 per occurrence, per day. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 18 |
| Regional Account Management Fee | Variable, although the current range of the fee is 1% - 10% of the fees paid by the regional account | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 16 |
| Management Fee | 15% of Gross Sales plus expenses. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 18 |
| Conversion Franchise Initial Franchise Fee | You must pay an initial franchise fee of $39,000 for a Conversion Franchise. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 14 |
| Annual Convention Fee | Our then - current fee, which shall not exceed $1,000 Currently, $0 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 17 |
| Resale Assistance Fee | $10,000 plus any actual commission due | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 17 |
| Non-compliance Fee | If you are not compliant with the Franchise Agreement, in addition to any other remedies, there is a non - compliance fee of up to $1,000 per occurrence. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 18 |
| Initial Franchise Fee | You pay us an initial franchise fee of $49,000 when you sign the Franchise Agreement. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 14 |
| Interest | Interest : 18% per annum or the highest rate allowed by law. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 18 |
| NSF Fee | NSF Fee : the actual fee charged by the bank or financial institution, plus an administrative fee of $5 per payment returned by the bank for non - sufficient funds; currently, $55 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 18 |
| Transfer Fee | Currently, $15,000 for the first agreement (reduced to $5,000 if sold to an existing U.S. Lawns Franchisee) plus $2,500 for each additional franchise agreement transferred in the same transaction. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 17 |
| Marketing Contribution | Currently, the lesser of 2% of Gross Billings or a “Marketing Cap” of $625 per month. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 16 |
| Veteran Initial Franchise Fee | If you are an honorably discharged veteran, your initial franchise fee is $44,000. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 14 |
| Royalty | The Royalty is based on a sliding scale: • If your Gross Billings 4 in the calendar month are $62,500 or less, you pay 6% of Gross Billings. • If your Gross Billings in the calendar month are over $62,500 but equal to or less than $125,000, you pay 6% of Gross Billings up to and including $62,500, plus 5% of the Gross Billings between $62,500.01 and $125,000. • If your Gross Billings in the calendar month are over $125,000, you pay 6% of all Gross Billings up to and including $62,500, plus 5% of the Gross Billings between $62,500.01 and $125,000, plus 4% of the Gross Billings in excess of $125,000. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 15 |
| CRM Fee | Separate from the Technology Fee is a CRM (customer relationship management) fee, currently between $250 to $450 annually | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 16 |
| Additional and Ongoing Training Fees | Our then - current fees, which will not exceed $750 per day plus our actual travel costs and expenses | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 17 |
| Additional Multi-Pack Franchise Fee | If you purchase additional franchises as part of a multi - pack at the same time that you purchase your first franchise, the fee for each additional franchise is $40,000. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 14 |
Some fees apply only to a specific event or service. These are not all monthly expenses.
SourcesYour Role As An Owner
SourcesWith the franchisor’s prior written approval, you may delegate day - to - day management responsibilities to a manager. The Designated Manager must successfully complete the franchisor’s Initial Training Program before assuming any managerial responsibilities.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 40 · Item 15 · View Source
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Source NotesWith our prior written approval, you may delegate day - to - day management responsibilities to a manager (the “Designated Manager”). The Designated Manager must successfully complete our Initial Training Program before assuming any managerial responsibilities.
Territory
SourcesThe size of your Territory will be based upon the opportunities within the Territory to provide landscape maintenance services.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 35 · Item 12 · View Source
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Source NotesThe size of your Territory will be based upon the opportunities within the Territory to provide landscape maintenance services.
A disclosed territory policy does not confirm that your preferred area is available. Ask the franchisor about the specific area you are considering.
Training & Support
SourcesThe program will be held at the franchisor’s offices in Orlando, although parts of the training program may also be conducted virtually or in the field.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 34 · Item 11 · View Source
Read The Disclosed Requirements
The typical length of time between the signing of the Franchise Agreement and the opening of the Business is between 30 - 60 days.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 33 · Item 11 · View Source
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The typical length of time between the signing of the Franchise Agreement and the opening of the Business is between 30 - 60 days.
Source NotesThe program will be held at our offices in Orlando, although parts of the training program may also be conducted virtually or in the field.
Franchisor Financing
SourcesThe franchisor does not offer direct or indirect financing. The franchisor does not guarantee your note, lease or other obligation.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 29 · Item 10 · View Source
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Source NotesWe do not offer direct or indirect financing. We do not guarantee your note, lease or other obligation.
The Franchise Network
SourcesReported At Year-End 2025
| Year | Franchised At Year-End | Company-Owned At Year-End | Total At Year-End | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 208 | 0 | 208 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 52 · Item 20 |
| 2024 | — | 0 | — | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 52 · Item 20 |
| 2025 | — | 0 | — | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 52 · 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.
Review The Source Figures
2023 Year-End Counts
Franchised 2023 209 208 - 1
Company - Owned 2023 0 0 0
Total Outlets 2023 209 208 - 1
2024 Year-End Counts
Company - Owned 2024 0 0 0
2025 Year-End Counts
SourcesCompany - Owned 2025 0 0 0
Inside The FDD
SourcesPlain-language summaries of the available FDD information. Each summary links to its source, with original excerpts available to review.
Sources
The Franopolis report provides the source research. FDD page references identify the supplied excerpts when available.
03Disclosed Legal Proceedings
This FDD reports no litigation that requires disclosure under Item 3.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 13 · Item 3 · View Source
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Source NotesNo litigation is required to be disclosed in this Item.
10Financing Offered By The Franchisor
The franchisor does not offer direct or indirect financing. The franchisor does not guarantee your note, lease or other obligation.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 29 · Item 10 · View Source
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Source NotesWe do not offer direct or indirect financing. We do not guarantee your note, lease or other obligation.
11Support, Training And Advertising
The typical length of time between the signing of the Franchise Agreement and the opening of the Business is between 30 - 60 days.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 33 · Item 11 · View Source
The program will be held at the franchisor’s offices in Orlando, although parts of the training program may also be conducted virtually or in the field.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 34 · Item 11 · View Source
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The typical length of time between the signing of the Franchise Agreement and the opening of the Business is between 30 - 60 days.
Source NotesThe program will be held at our offices in Orlando, although parts of the training program may also be conducted virtually or in the field.
12Territory
The size of your Territory will be based upon the opportunities within the Territory to provide landscape maintenance services.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 35 · Item 12 · View Source
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Source NotesThe size of your Territory will be based upon the opportunities within the Territory to provide landscape maintenance services.
14Patents, Copyrights And Proprietary Information
The franchisor claims copyright protection for the franchisor’s Operations Manual and other publications and promotional materials, although the franchisor has not registered any of the materials with the U.S. Copyright Office.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 39 · Item 14 · View Source
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Source NotesWe claim copyright protection for our Operations Manual and other publications and promotional materials, although we have not registered any of the materials with the U.S. Copyright Office.
15Owner Participation
With the franchisor’s prior written approval, you may delegate day - to - day management responsibilities to a manager. The Designated Manager must successfully complete the franchisor’s Initial Training Program before assuming any managerial responsibilities.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 40 · Item 15 · View Source
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Source NotesWith our prior written approval, you may delegate day - to - day management responsibilities to a manager (the “Designated Manager”). The Designated Manager must successfully complete our Initial Training Program before assuming any managerial responsibilities.
18Public Figures
The franchisor says it does not use public figures to promote this franchise.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 44 · Item 18 · View Source
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Source NotesWe do not use any public figure to promote our franchise.
20Franchise Locations
At the end of 2025, the FDD reports 0 company-owned locations. These are reported locations, not a count of territories available to buy.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 52 · Item 20 · View Source
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Source NotesCompany - Owned 2025 0 0 0
21Franchisor Financial Statements
The franchisor’s financial reporting year ends on December 31.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 58 · Item 21 · View Source
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Source NotesOur fiscal year end is December 31.
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