Source: FranopolisManage Mowed
The Business
SourcesThe current franchisor began offering franchises in January 2019.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 6 · Item 1 · View Source
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Source NotesWe began offering franchises for ManageMowed businesses in January 2019.
What It Costs
SourcesYour location, business format and operating plan can change the total.
Where Your Startup Money Goes
| Cost | Disclosed Amount | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Additional Funds (12 Months) | $102,500 to $205,500 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 15 Additional Funds (12 Months) 12 $102,500 $205,500 |
| Computers, Software and Telecommunication | $1,000 to $3,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 14 Computers, Software and Telecommunication 6 $1,000 $3,000 |
| Vehicles and Vehicle Wraps | $3,000 to $8,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 14 Vehicles and Vehicle Wraps 3 $3,000 $8,000 |
| Licenses and Permits | $500 to $1,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 15 Licenses and Permits 11 $500 $1,000 |
| Opening Supplies | $3,000 to $4,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 14 Opening Supplies 8 $3,000 $4,000 |
| Professional Fees | $1,000 to $3,500 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 14 Professional Fees 10 $1,000 $3,500 |
| Initial Franchise Fee | $49,500 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 14 Initial Franchise Fee 2 $49,500 $49,500 |
| Market Introduction Fee | $32,800 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 14 Market Introduction Fee 2 $32,800 $32,800 |
| Vendor Payment Cashflow Fund | $10,000 to $15,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 14 Vendor Payment Cashflow Fund 9 $10,000 $15,000 |
| Training and Pre-Opening Labor and Expenses | $3,500 to $10,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 14 Training and Pre- Opening Labor and Expenses 7 $3,500 $10,000 |
| Office Furniture | $0 to $1,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 14 Office Furniture 4 $0 $1,000 |
| Technology Set Up Fee | $500 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 14 Technology Set Up Fee 5 $500 $500 |
| Total | $207,300 to $333,800 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 15 Total 13 $207,300 $333,800 |
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
When you sign the Franchise Agreement, you must pay us an initial franchise fee in a lump sum in the amount of $49,500 for a Territory that includes a minimum of 4,000 commercial properties (“ Initial Franchise Fee ”).
2026 FDD · PDF Page 8 · Item 5
Review Fee Sources- Royalty
View Disclosed Terms
During each calendar year: 8% of first $750,000 of Gross Sales 7% of Gross Sales at or above $750,000.01 The rate reverts to 8% at the start of the next calendar year.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 9 · Item 6
Review Fee Sources- Marketing & Advertising
- 2% of Gross Sales, up to $10,000 per year
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Fees And Payment Terms
| Fee | Disclosed Terms | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Convention Registration | Up to $1,500 per attendee | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 10 |
| Initial Franchise Fee | When you sign the Franchise Agreement, you must pay us an initial franchise fee in a lump sum in the amount of $49,500 for a Territory that includes a minimum of 4,000 commercial properties (“ Initial Franchise Fee ”). | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 8 |
| Call Center / Lead Generation | $65 per hour | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 10 |
| Transfer Training Fee | If you acquire your ManageMowed business through a transfer, your personnel will be required to attend the ManageMowed training program and you must pay a transfer training fee in the amount of $5,000. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 9 |
| Training – On Site | $500 per representative per day and travel expenses | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 12 |
| Transfer Fee | 25% of our then current Initial Franchise Fee or greater amount that is necessary to reimburse us for our costs to review the transfer application, plus any third party-broker or consultant fees due in connection with the transfer | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 12 |
| Local Marketing Expenditures | Currently, at least 2% of annual Gross Sales | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 9 |
| Software and Technology License Fees | $250 for all software programs utilized in the operation of your ManageMowed business other than the serviceminder CRM software | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 11 |
| Technology Setup Fees | Prior to opening, you must pay us $500 in technology set up fees that we will use to set up your Microsoft Office, Dialpad, serviceminder, and Quickbooks accounts. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 9 |
| Training – Replacement Personnel and Re-Training | $5,000 per person | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 12 |
| Serviceminder License Fees | $350 for the serviceminder license fees ($75 of which we retain) plus an additional $50 if the Advanced Routing upgrade is selected ($16 of which we retain) | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 12 |
| Market Introduction Fee | When you sign the Franchise Agreement, you must pay us a nonrefundable market introduction fee in the amount of $32,800 that our outbound call center will use to advertise and promote the Franchised Business for 300 hours over the first 12 months following the opening of the Franchised Business (“ Market Introduction Period ”). | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 8 |
| Public Offering | Up to $10,000 or such greater amount as is necessary to reimburse us and our outside advisors for our expenses | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 11 |
| Successor | 25% of our then-current Initial Franchise Fee | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 12 |
| Interest | 1.5% per month or the maximum rate permitted by applicable law, whichever is less. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 11 |
| Royalty | During each calendar year: 8% of first $750,000 of Gross Sales 7% of Gross Sales at or above $750,000.01 The rate reverts to 8% at the start of the next calendar year. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 9 |
| Cooperative Contributions | Currently, 0% of Gross Sales | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 10 |
| National Brand Fund Contribution | 2% of Gross Sales, up to $10,000 per year | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 9 |
| Training – At ManageMowed HQ | Currently $500 per day | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 12 |
Some fees apply only to a specific event or service. These are not all monthly expenses.
SourcesSee how the disclosed startup costs fit your cash, reserves, and financing plans.
Your Role As An Owner
SourcesThe Account Manager must work for your ManageMowed business on a full-time basis for at least 35 hours per week, at least 20 hours of which should be dedicated towards business development.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 34 · Item 15 · View Source
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Source NotesThe Account Manager must work for your ManageMowed business on a full-time basis for at least 35 hours per week, at least 20 hours of which should be dedicated towards business development.
Territory
SourcesThe franchise does not come with an exclusive territory. Other franchisees, company-owned businesses and franchisor-controlled sales channels may compete in your area.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 29 · Item 12 · View Source
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Source NotesYou will not receive an exclusive territory. You may face competition from other franchisees, from outlets that we own, or from other channels of distribution or competitive brands that we control.
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
SourcesYou must open your ManageMowed business by providing landscape management services to commercial customers located within your Territory within 90 days after signing the Franchise Agreement or the franchisor will have the right to terminate the Franchise Agreement.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 22 · Item 11 · View Source
Read The Disclosed Requirements
Your computers must have at least 8 GB RAM and a 500 GB internal hard drive.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 22 · Item 11 · View Source
You must purchase and install all required software including Microsoft Office 365, Dialpad, serviceminder, and QuickBooks.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 22 · Item 11 · View Source
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You must open your ManageMowed business by providing landscape management services to commercial customers located within your Territory within 90 days after signing the Franchise Agreement or we will have the right to terminate the Franchise Agreement.
Your computers must have at least 8 GB RAM and a 500 GB internal hard drive.
Source NotesYou must purchase and install all required software including Microsoft Office 365, Dialpad, serviceminder, and QuickBooks.
Franchisor Financing
SourcesThe franchisor does not offer direct or indirect financing to franchisees. The franchisor will not guarantee your promissory note, lease, or other obligation.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 20 · Item 10 · View Source
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Source NotesWe do not offer direct or indirect financing to franchisees. We will not guarantee your promissory note, lease, or other obligation.
The Franchise Network
SourcesReported At Year-End 2025
| Year | Franchised At Year-End | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 21 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 42 · Item 20 |
| 2024 | 23 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 42 · Item 20 |
| 2025 | 26 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 42 · 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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2023 Year-End Counts
Franchised Outlets 2023 21 21 0
2024 Year-End Counts
Franchised Outlets 2024 21 23 +2
2025 Year-End Counts
SourcesFranchised Outlets 2025 23 26 +3
Inside The FDD
SourcesPlain-language summaries of the available FDD information. Each summary links to its source, with original excerpts available to review.
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01The Business And Its Ownership
The current franchisor began offering franchises in January 2019.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 6 · Item 1 · View Source
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Source NotesWe began offering franchises for ManageMowed businesses in January 2019.
03Disclosed Legal Proceedings
This FDD reports no litigation that requires disclosure under Item 3.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 8 · Item 3 · View Source
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Source NotesNo litigation is required to be disclosed in this Item.
07Estimated Startup Investment
The FDD estimates a total startup investment of $207,300 to $333,800. Review the listed costs and any conditions before setting your own startup budget.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 15 · Item 7 · View Source
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Source NotesTotal 13 $207,300 $333,800
08Suppliers And Required Purchases
You must purchase your products, supplies, equipment, furnishings, promotional items, information technology services, credit card processing services, and other products and services that you purchase for operation of or sale in your ManageMowed business in accordance with the franchisor’s specifications and quality standards and, if applicable, only from suppliers the franchisor has designated or approved.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 16 · Item 8 · View Source
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Source NotesYou must purchase your products, supplies, equipment, furnishings, promotional items, information technology services, credit card processing services, and other products and services that you purchase for operation of or sale in your ManageMowed business in accordance with our specifications and quality standards and, if applicable, only from suppliers we have designated or approved.
10Financing Offered By The Franchisor
The franchisor does not offer direct or indirect financing to franchisees. The franchisor will not guarantee your promissory note, lease, or other obligation.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 20 · Item 10 · View Source
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Source NotesWe do not offer direct or indirect financing to franchisees. We will not guarantee your promissory note, lease, or other obligation.
11Support, Training And Advertising
You must open your ManageMowed business by providing landscape management services to commercial customers located within your Territory within 90 days after signing the Franchise Agreement or the franchisor will have the right to terminate the Franchise Agreement.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 22 · Item 11 · View Source
Your computers must have at least 8 GB RAM and a 500 GB internal hard drive.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 22 · Item 11 · View Source
You must purchase and install all required software including Microsoft Office 365, Dialpad, serviceminder, and QuickBooks.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 22 · Item 11 · View Source
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You must open your ManageMowed business by providing landscape management services to commercial customers located within your Territory within 90 days after signing the Franchise Agreement or we will have the right to terminate the Franchise Agreement.
Your computers must have at least 8 GB RAM and a 500 GB internal hard drive.
Source NotesYou must purchase and install all required software including Microsoft Office 365, Dialpad, serviceminder, and QuickBooks.
12Territory
The franchise does not come with an exclusive territory. Other franchisees, company-owned businesses and franchisor-controlled sales channels may compete in your area.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 29 · Item 12 · View Source
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Source NotesYou will not receive an exclusive territory. You may face competition from other franchisees, from outlets that we own, or from other channels of distribution or competitive brands that we control.
14Patents, Copyrights And Proprietary Information
No patents are material to the operation of your ManageMowed business.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 32 · Item 14 · View Source
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Source NotesNo patents are material to the operation of your ManageMowed business.
15Owner Participation
The Account Manager must work for your ManageMowed business on a full-time basis for at least 35 hours per week, at least 20 hours of which should be dedicated towards business development.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 34 · Item 15 · View Source
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Source NotesThe Account Manager must work for your ManageMowed business on a full-time basis for at least 35 hours per week, at least 20 hours of which should be dedicated towards business development.
18Public Figures
The franchisor says it does not use public figures to promote this franchise.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 38 · Item 18 · View Source
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Source NotesWe do not use any public figures to promote our franchises.
20Franchise Locations
At the end of 2025, the FDD reports 26 franchised locations. These are reported locations, not a count of territories available to buy.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 42 · Item 20 · View Source
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Source NotesFranchised Outlets 2025 23 26 +3
Find The Right Business For The Life You Want.
You don’t have to compare every brand on your own. A franchise consultant can help narrow your options and work through what ownership would ask of you.
Bring your questions about this brand, your priorities and the kind of business you want to run.
Your Role
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Your Shortlist
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Your Market
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