Source: FranopolisSpring-Green Lawn Care Corp.
The Business
SourcesThe current franchisor began offering franchises in 1977.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 9 · Item 1 · View Source
Read More About The Business
The franchise offered is for the right to operate a business under the name “SpringGreen” offering professional lawn care, pest control, and related services for residential and commercial properties.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 1 · Item 1 · View Source
The franchisor is a wholly owned subsidiary of Spring - Green Enterprises, Inc..
2026 FDD · PDF Page 9 · Item 1 · View Source
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We have offered franchises similar to the franchise described in this Disclosure Document since 1977.
The franchise offered is for the right to operate a business under the name “SpringGreen” offering professional lawn care, pest control, and related services for residential and commercial properties.
Source NotesWe are a wholly owned subsidiary of Spring - Green Enterprises, Inc. (“Parent”).
What It Costs
SourcesYour location, business format and operating plan can change the total.
Where Your Startup Money Goes
| Cost | Disclosed Amount | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Opening Inventory and Supplies | $2,537 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 22 Opening Inventory and Supplies $2,537 |
| Initial Franchise Fee | $45,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 22 Initial Franchise Fee (2) $45,000 |
| Training Expenses | $0 to $2,068 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 22 Training Expenses (6) $0 to $2,068 |
| Additional Funds - 3 months | $6,060 to $8,468 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 22 Additional Funds - 3 months (9) $6,060 to $8,468 |
| Miscellaneous Opening Costs | $2,550 to $13,952 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 22 Miscellaneous Opening Costs (incl. licenses, insurance, professional services, and other prepaid expenses) (8) $2,550 to $13,952 |
| Initial Marketing Campaign Fee | $37,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 22 Initial Marketing Campaign Fee $37,000 |
| Technology Equipment and Software | $3,650 to $4,050 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 22 Technology Equipment and Software (4) $3,650 to $4,050 |
| Production Vehicles, Equipment and Fixtures | $5,601 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 22 Production Vehicles, Equipment and Fixtures (3) $5,601 |
| Total Estimated Initial Investment | $118,898 to $135,176 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 22 TOTAL ESTIMATED INITIAL INVESTMENT (10) $118,898 $135,176 |
| Initial Property Data Fee | $16,500 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 22 Initial Property Data Fee (5) $16,500 |
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
- Initial Franchise Fee
View Disclosed Terms
To acquire a franchise for a Franchised Business you must pay an initial franchise fee of $45,000 for a geographic territory containing up to 60,000 single family dwelling units ( “SFDUs”).
2026 FDD · PDF Page 13 · Item 5
Review Fee Sources- Royalty
View Disclosed Terms
Sliding scale of 10% to 8% of Gross Sales of the Franchised Business, except for reduced royalty rates under Industry Associate Program
2026 FDD · PDF Page 16 · Item 6
Review Fee Sources- Marketing & Advertising
- 2% of Gross Sales of the Franchised Business
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Fees And Payment Terms
| Fee | Disclosed Terms | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Initial Supply Package | The amount for the initial supply package varies but is generally not more than $2,537. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 15 |
| Industry Associate Program Initial Franchise Fee | However, if you elect, and are eligible, to participate in the Industry Associate Program, you will pay a reduced initial franchise fee in the amount of $27,000 for a geographic territory containing up to 60,000 SFDUs. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 13 |
| National Advisory Council Assessment Fee | $20 per month for the months of April through November. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 17 |
| Property Data Fee | Our (or our affiliate’s) then-current fee (currently $0.55 per SFDU) | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 18 |
| Customer Survey Fee | $1.50 to $2.00 per customer. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 18 |
| Equipment Down Payment | We estimate that the down payment for all of the equipment that you can lease from us will be $5,601. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 15 |
| Advertising Fund Contributions | 2% of Gross Sales of the Franchised Business | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 16 |
| Call Center Services | $200 to $2,000 per month | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 18 |
| Lease of Equipment | $496 to $688 per month | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 17 |
| Education Fee | $210 per year. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 17 |
| Initial Marketing Campaign Fee | If you are purchasing a new SpringGreen Lawn Care franchise, you must pay to us the sum of $37,000 for an initial marketing campaign. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 14 |
| Initial Property Data Fee | The initial property data fee will depend on the size of your Territory and the number of SFDUs within your Territory... currently $0.55 per SFDU... we estimate the total property data fee to be up to $16,500 for a new Territory. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 14 |
| Interest | The greater of 1½% per month or 3% over Bank of America Prime Rate, but not above the highest legal rate permitted by applicable law | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 17 |
| Initial Franchise Fee | To acquire a franchise for a Franchised Business you must pay an initial franchise fee of $45,000 for a geographic territory containing up to 60,000 single family dwelling units ( “SFDUs”). | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 13 |
| Ongoing / Refresher Training | Not currently charged. If implemented, it will be our then-current fee (currently estimated at $250 per day). | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 18 |
| Transfer Fee | 2½% of Gross Sales of the Franchised Business within the 12 months immediately preceding the effective date, but no less than $7,500 and no more than $17,500 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 16 |
| Regional Advertising Fee | If established, up to 2% of Gross Sales of Franchised Business | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 16 |
| National Meeting Fee | $650 plus expenses for the National Meeting. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 18 |
| Transfer Marketing Campaign Fee | You must pay us a transfer marketing campaign fee equal to 5% of the annual Gross Sales of the Franchised Business being purchased during the 12 full calendar months immediately before the effective date of the assignment or our then-current transfer marketing campaign fee (currently, $37,000), whichever is greater, per franchise territory. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 15 |
| Additional SFDU Fee | If you wish to obtain a geographic territory of more than 60,000 SFDUs, and we approve, you must pay us an additional fee of $0.50 for each SFDU over 60,000 SFDUs, even if you are eligible to participate in the Industry Associate Program. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 13 |
| Royalty | Sliding scale of 10% to 8% of Gross Sales of the Franchised Business, except for reduced royalty rates under Industry Associate Program | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 16 |
| Technology Fee | $260 per month plus individual license cost. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 18 |
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.
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 1977.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 9 · Item 1 · View Source
The franchise offered is for the right to operate a business under the name “SpringGreen” offering professional lawn care, pest control, and related services for residential and commercial properties.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 1 · Item 1 · View Source
The franchisor is a wholly owned subsidiary of Spring - Green Enterprises, Inc..
2026 FDD · PDF Page 9 · Item 1 · View Source
Read Source Excerpts
We have offered franchises similar to the franchise described in this Disclosure Document since 1977.
The franchise offered is for the right to operate a business under the name “SpringGreen” offering professional lawn care, pest control, and related services for residential and commercial properties.
Source NotesWe are a wholly owned subsidiary of Spring - Green Enterprises, Inc. (“Parent”).
02The Leadership Team
The leadership team listed in the FDD includes Theodore T. Hofer (Chief Executive Officer and Executive Vice President), Brad Johnson (President), David Martinez (Chief Financial Officer) and Gillian Hrycyk (Director of Integrated Marketing).
2026 FDD · PDF Pages 11, 12 · Item 2 · View Source
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Theodore T. Hofer – Chief Executive Officer and Executive Vice President
Brad Johnson – President
David Martinez – Chief Financial Officer
Source NotesGillian Hrycyk – Director of Integrated Marketing
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.
07Estimated Startup Investment
The FDD estimates a total startup investment of $118,898 to $135,176. Review the listed costs and any conditions before setting your own startup budget.
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Source NotesTOTAL ESTIMATED INITIAL INVESTMENT (10) $118,898 $135,176
14Patents, Copyrights And Proprietary Information
The franchisor does not own any patents that are material to the franchise. The franchisor has no pending patent applications that are material to the franchise.
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Source NotesWe do not own any patents that are material to the franchise. We have no pending patent applications that are material to the franchise.
16Products And Services You Can Sell
The Franchise Agreement prohibits you from using or selling any product or service that the franchisor has not authorized and approved for use or sale by the Franchised Business.
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Source NotesThe Franchise Agreement prohibits you from using or selling any product or service that we have not authorized and approved for use or sale by the Franchised Business.
18Public Figures
The franchisor says it does not use public figures to promote this franchise.
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Source NotesWe do not use any public figure to promote our franchise.
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