Source: FranopolisMonster Tree Service
The Business
SourcesThe current franchisor was formed on March 24, 2021 as a Delaware limited liability company.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 6 · Item 1 · View Source
Read More About The Business
The franchisor began offering M ONSTER T REE S ERVICE franchises on May 17, 2021.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 6 · Item 1 · View Source
The franchisor’s franchises offer customers residential and commercial tree services, including tree removal, pruning, land clearing, stump grinding, plant healthcare, and other tree care services.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 11 · Item 1 · View Source
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We are a Delaware limited liability company organized on March 24, 2021.
We began offering M ONSTER T REE S ERVICE franchises on May 17, 2021.
Source NotesOur franchises offer customers residential and commercial tree services, including tree removal, pruning, land clearing, stump grinding, plant healthcare, and other tree care services (“Tree Services”).
What It Costs
SourcesWhere Your Startup Money Goes
| Cost | Disclosed Amount | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Franchise Fee | $49,500 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 34 Franchise Fee (2) $49,500 $49,500 |
| Pre-Opening/Grand Opening Marketing Fee | $6,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 34 Pre-Opening/Grand Opening Marketing Fee (3) $6,000 $6,000 |
| Legal and Accounting Fees | $5,500 to $8,500 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 34 Legal and Accounting Fees (10) $5,500 $8,500 |
| Training Expenses | $10,000 to $11,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 34 Training Expenses (4) $10,000 $11,000 |
| Business Licenses and Permits | $500 to $1,500 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 35 Business Licenses and Permits (16) $500 $1,500 |
| Graphics | $6,700 to $10,700 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 34 Graphics (11) $6,700 $10,700 |
| Ongoing Local Marketing | $24,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 34 Ongoing Local Marketing (8) $24,000 $24,000 |
| Additional Funds (12 months) | $128,000 to $197,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 35 Additional Funds (12 months) (17) $128,000 $197,000 |
| TOTALS | $335,040 to $489,775 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 35 TOTALS $335,040 $489,775 |
| Equipment and Vehicles | $59,800 to $110,700 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 34 Equipment and Vehicles (5) $59,800 $110,700 |
| Office Expense | $550 to $2,300 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 34 Office Expense (13) $550 $2,300 |
| Rent (parking location/office) | $500 to $6,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 34 Rent (parking location/office) (12) $500 $6,000 |
| Insurance | $20,250 to $29,250 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 34 Insurance (9) $20,250 $29,250 |
| Required Operating and Financial Software Program | $1,380 to $1,725 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 35 Required Operating and Financial Software Program (15) $1,380 $1,725 |
| Computer, Phone and Other Technology Systems | $3,000 to $6,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 34 Computer, Phone and Other Technology Systems (14) $3,000 $6,000 |
| Small Equipment and Tools | $19,000 to $25,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 34 Small Equipment and Tools (7) $19,000 $25,000 |
| GPS Tracking Systems | $360 to $600 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 34 GPS Tracking Systems (6) $360 $600 |
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
- Marketing & Advertising
View Disclosed Terms
Currently, 1% of Gross Revenue. ... We may specify a different Brand Fund Contribution, up to a maximum of 2% of Gross Revenue
2026 FDD · PDF Page 20 · Item 6
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Fees And Payment Terms
| Fee | Disclosed Terms | Source |
|---|---|---|
| GPS Tracking Software | $40 per vehicle | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 22 |
| Management Fee | Up to $500 per day, plus our costs and overhead. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 26 |
| Interest | 12% per annum or the maximum rate permitted by applicable law, whichever is less | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 26 |
| Base initial franchise fee | The base initial franchise fee (“ Franchise Fee ”) is $49,500, which is for a Territory with a population of up to 80,000 Single Family Dwelling Units. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 16 |
| Technology Fee | Currently, $1,700 annually. The Technology Fee is payable in two installments of (i) $750 on April 1 and (ii) $950 on October 1 of each year. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 22 |
| Liquidated Damages | Liquidated Damages $50,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 28 |
| Additional SFDU Fee | We may grant you a Territory with more than 80,000 Single-Family Dwelling Units for a cost of $0.25 per additional Single Family Dwelling Unit (“ Additional SFDU Fee ”). | 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 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 28 |
| Remedial and Optional Training Fee | $500 per trainee | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 23 |
| Non-Attendance Fee | Two (2) times the amount of the published registration fee for the Annual Conference you missed. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 23 |
| Brand Fund Contribution | Currently, 1% of Gross Revenue. ... We may specify a different Brand Fund Contribution, up to a maximum of 2% of Gross Revenue | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 20 |
| Existing franchisee affiliate discount initial franchise fee | we will reduce the Franchise Fee for the first two Territories to $15,000 per Franchised Business at the time of signing your first franchise agreement(s) with us | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 17 |
| Insufficient Funds Fee | $50 or the amount the bank charges us due to the insufficient funds, whichever is greater. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 27 |
| Diversity discount | We reduce the Franchise Fee by $5,000 for all minority-owned, women-owned, and LGBTQ+- owned businesses. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 17 |
| 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 22 |
| Local Marketing | You must spend the greater of (a) $2,000 or (b) 5% of Gross Revenue per month on a rolling 12-month average | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 21 |
| 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 18 |
| Renewal Fee | Renewal Fee $5,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 24 |
| Transfer Fee | Generally, $10,000. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 25 |
| Website Fee | You are required to pay us a monthly website fee of $350 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 21 |
| Change of Ownership Fee | Currently, (a) the greater of $500 or our external legal and administrative costs; plus (b) applicable training fees | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 25 |
| Late Fee | $100 for second occurrence ... $200 for third occurrence; $300 for each subsequent occurrence | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 27 |
| Third territory initial franchise fee | Third 80,000 $35,000 $124,500 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 16 |
| Step In Fee | Up to $500 per day, plus our costs and overhead | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 26 |
| Pre-Opening Training Fee for extra trainees | if you request and we agree to accept extra trainees, we may charge you a fee of $1,000 per day per extra trainee. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 18 |
| Pre-Opening/Grand Opening Marketing Fee | Pre-Opening/Grand Opening Marketing Fee $6,000 for pre-opening and grand opening marketing (the “ Grand Opening Marketing Fee ”). | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 18 |
| Second territory initial franchise fee | Second 80,000 $40,000 $89,500 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 16 |
| Minimum Royalty Fee | Months 13 to 24 $350/week; Months 25 to 36 $500/week; Month 37 to Expiration Date $625/week | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 19 |
| Procurement of Insurance | Cost of insurance, plus reasonable fee of up to 25% of total insurance premium cost. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 25 |
| Territory Infringement Fee | Second Violation: 25% of the Gross Revenue ... Third Violation: 50% ... Fourth and Subsequent Violations: 100% | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 21 |
Some fees apply only to a specific event or service. These are not all monthly expenses.
SourcesYour Role As An Owner
SourcesThe Key Person must be an Owner of the Franchised Business, must successfully complete the franchisor’s initial training program described in Item 11, and must work on premises at your business office.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 69 · Item 15 · View Source
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Source NotesThe Key Person must be an Owner of the Franchised Business, must successfully complete our initial training program described in Item 11, and must work on premises at your business office.
Training & Support
SourcesThe franchisor estimates that the you will open your Franchised Business approximately four to nine months after you sign your Franchise Agreement.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 51 · Item 11 · View Source
Read The Disclosed Requirements
CRM Software. You must license the Customer Relationship Management “ CRM ”)/Estimating/Job Costing software from the franchisor’s designated supplier, currently SingleOps.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 41 · Item 11 · View Source
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We estimate that the you will open your Franchised Business approximately four to nine months after you sign your Franchise Agreement.
Source NotesCRM Software. You must license the Customer Relationship Management “ CRM ”)/Estimating/Job Costing software from our designated supplier, currently SingleOps.
Franchisor Financing
SourcesYou can prepay the balance at any time without penalty.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 48 · 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 2025
| Year | Franchised At Year-End | Company-Owned At Year-End | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 214 | 3 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 87 · Item 20 |
| 2024 | — | 0 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 87 · Item 20 |
| 2025 | 134 | 0 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 87 · 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 2023 247 214 -33
Company-Owned 2023 3 3 0
2024 Year-End Counts
Company-Owned 2024 3 0 -3
2025 Year-End Counts
Franchised 2025 176 134 -42
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.
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01The Business And Its Ownership
The current franchisor was formed on March 24, 2021 as a Delaware limited liability company.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 6 · Item 1 · View Source
The franchisor began offering M ONSTER T REE S ERVICE franchises on May 17, 2021.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 6 · Item 1 · View Source
The franchisor’s franchises offer customers residential and commercial tree services, including tree removal, pruning, land clearing, stump grinding, plant healthcare, and other tree care services.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 11 · Item 1 · View Source
Read Source Excerpts
We are a Delaware limited liability company organized on March 24, 2021.
We began offering M ONSTER T REE S ERVICE franchises on May 17, 2021.
Source NotesOur franchises offer customers residential and commercial tree services, including tree removal, pruning, land clearing, stump grinding, plant healthcare, and other tree care services (“Tree Services”).
04Bankruptcy Disclosure
This FDD reports no bankruptcy matters that require disclosure under Item 4.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 15 · Item 4 · View Source
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Source NotesNo bankruptcy information is required to be disclosed in this Item.
10Financing Offered By The Franchisor
You can prepay the balance at any time without penalty.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 48 · Item 10 · View Source
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Source NotesYou can prepay the balance at any time without penalty.
11Support, Training And Advertising
The franchisor estimates that the you will open your Franchised Business approximately four to nine months after you sign your Franchise Agreement.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 51 · Item 11 · View Source
CRM Software. You must license the Customer Relationship Management “ CRM ”)/Estimating/Job Costing software from the franchisor’s designated supplier, currently SingleOps.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 41 · Item 11 · View Source
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We estimate that the you will open your Franchised Business approximately four to nine months after you sign your Franchise Agreement.
Source NotesCRM Software. You must license the Customer Relationship Management “ CRM ”)/Estimating/Job Costing software from our designated supplier, currently SingleOps.
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 68 · Item 14 · View Source
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Source NotesWe do not own any patents or patent applications that are material to the franchise.
15Owner Participation
The Key Person must be an Owner of the Franchised Business, must successfully complete the franchisor’s initial training program described in Item 11, and must work on premises at your business office.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 69 · Item 15 · View Source
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Source NotesThe Key Person must be an Owner of the Franchised Business, must successfully complete our initial training program described in Item 11, and must work on premises at your business office.
17Renewal, Transfer And Ending The Agreement
You can renew the Franchise Agreement for two additional terms of 10 years each, if you meet certain conditions.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 72 · Item 17 · View Source
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Source NotesYou can renew the Franchise Agreement for two additional terms of 10 years each, if you meet certain conditions.
18Public Figures
The franchisor says it does not use public figures to promote this franchise.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 80 · 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 2025, the FDD reports 134 franchised locations and 0 company-owned locations. These are reported locations, not a count of territories available to buy.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 87 · Item 20 · View Source
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