Source: FranopolisThe Grounds Guys
The Business
SourcesThe current franchisor was formed on November 13, 2020 as a Delaware limited liability company.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 10 · Item 1 · View Source
Read More About The Business
The franchisor is a direct, wholly-owned subsidiary of Neighborly Assetco LLC.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 10 · Item 1 · View Source
The Franchisor is The Grounds Guys SPV LLC. The franchisor is a Delaware limited liability company organized on November 13, 2020.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 10 · Item 1 · View Source
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We are a Delaware limited liability company organized on November 13, 2020.
We are a direct, wholly-owned subsidiary of Neighborly Assetco LLC (“Parent”).
Source NotesThe Franchisor is The Grounds Guys SPV LLC. We are a Delaware limited liability company organized on November 13, 2020.
What It Costs
SourcesWhere Your Startup Money Goes
| Cost | Disclosed Amount | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Totals | $107,650 to $252,850 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 41 Totals 11 $107,650 to $252,850 plus any additional franchise fee |
| Deposits, Permits & Licenses | $50 to $3,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 41 Deposits, Permits & Licenses 7 $50 to $3,000 |
| Software Enrollment Fee (per license) | $1,250 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 41 Software Enrollment Fee (per license) $1,250 |
| Insurance | $1,200 to $3,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 41 Insurance 4 $1,200 to $3,000 |
| Equipment, Supplies & Inventory | $21,000 to $41,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 41 Equipment, Supplies & Inventory 3 $21,000 to $41,000 |
| Professional Fees | $150 to $2,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 41 Professional Fees 8 $150 to $2,000 |
| Advertising & Promotional and Local Marketing Spending | $550 to $15,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 41 Advertising & Promotional and Local Marketing Spending 5 $550 to $15,000 |
| Additional Funds - 12 Mo. | $30,000 to $50,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 41 Additional Funds - 12 Mo. 10 $30,000 to $50,000 |
| Real Estate | $0 to $6,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 41 Real Estate 9 $0 to $6,000 |
| Training, Travel, Lodging & Food | $2,700 to $5,850 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 41 Training, Travel, Lodging & Food 6 $2,700 to $5,850 |
| Vehicle | $7,000 to $82,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 41 Vehicle 2 $7,000 to $82,000 |
Line items are shown as disclosed. Some costs overlap or apply to different formats; do not add them together without reviewing the source.
SourcesFees And Payment Terms
| Fee | Disclosed Terms | Source |
|---|---|---|
| QuickBooks Online | If you obtain QuickBooks Online through ZorWare, you will pay an additional fee of $30 to $220 per month depending on the license tier that you select. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 29 |
| Supplemental Website fee | plus a monthly fee of up to $30 for the website initially for each additional Supplemental Website | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 34 |
| Additional Microsoft Office365 E1 account | Additional Microsoft Office365 Exchange, E1 and E3 email accounts are available at $5.50/month, $19/month or $30/month, respectively, depending on the type of email account. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 29 |
| MAP Fee | 2% of Gross Sales, except for “roll-in” sales. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 28 |
| Failure to attend Reunion fee | Franchisees who do not attend or participate in the Reunion may be charged up to $2,000 for failure to attend or participate in the Reunion on a pro-rata basis based on number of days you miss at Reunion. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 31 |
| Interest | 12% on unpaid balances | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 32 |
| Annual Convention | The then-current fee. Currently up to $1,000, plus travel, lodging, meals and other expenses. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 31 |
| Software System enrollment fee | The amount of the enrollment fee is currently $1,250 per license granted to you. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 28 |
| Supplemental Website domain name fee | Annual fee of up to $15 for the domain name | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 34 |
| Additional Microsoft Office365 Exchange account | Additional Microsoft Office365 Exchange, E1 and E3 email accounts are available at $5.50/month, $19/month or $30/month, respectively, depending on the type of email account. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 29 |
| Optional text messaging service monthly fee | Optional text messaging service: one time $75 set up fee, plus $30 monthly fees. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 29 |
| Additional Microsoft Office365 E3 account | Additional Microsoft Office365 Exchange, E1 and E3 email accounts are available at $5.50/month, $19/month or $30/month, respectively, depending on the type of email account. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 29 |
| Software System Monthly Fees | $654.45 per month plus $9.97 per month for each additional GGPro user and $4.98 for each additional Greenius user. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 29 |
| Minimum Local Marketing Spending | equal to the greater of: (a) $20,000; or (b) 5% of your Gross Sales for the previous calendar year. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 36 |
| Transfer Fee | The greater of (i) $7,500 or (ii) 5% of the sales price | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 31 |
| Additional Training Fee | The then-current fee, currently up to $600 per day | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 33 |
| Initial Marketing Spend Requirement | you must spend at least $25,000 for local marketing during each of Year 1 and Year 2 of operation of the Business | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 36 |
| Minimum Initial Franchise Fee | The initial franchisee fee you must pay to us is $43,750 (the “Minimum Initial Franchise Fee”), which is a fee for a territory of up to 125,000 in population | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 25 |
| Late Fee on Software System Monthly Fees | $25 per month or the maximum amount allowed under the law, whichever is less. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 30 |
| Call Center Program Fee | Current fees: $199.99/month plus $15 per sales/estimate appointment booked | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 30 |
| Call Center appointment fee | Current fees: $199.99/month plus $15 per sales/estimate appointment booked | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 30 |
| Additional Franchise Portal User Account | Additional Franchise Portal User Accounts are available at $20 to $40/month. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 29 |
| Audit Noncompliance Fee | $500 per document (up to $2,500 per audit) that you fail to timely make available to us in connection with an audit | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 32 |
| Additional territory fee | if you wish to purchase additional territory (beyond 125,000 in population), you must pay us $350 per each additional 1,000 population in the territory | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 25 |
| Late Fees under Franchise Agreement | $10 per day | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 32 |
| Local Marketing Groups | Not to exceed 3% of Gross Sales. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 28 |
| License Fee | 5 - 6% of Gross Sales except for “roll-in” sales. In addition, minimum license fees apply. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 28 |
| Key Accounts/Management Fee | Up to 5% of total Gross Sales related to Key Account work | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 34 |
Some fees apply only to a specific event or service. These are not all monthly expenses.
SourcesFranchisor Financing
SourcesThe franchisor has no obligation to provide you any financing, but the franchisor may agree to finance a portion of the initial franchise fee for qualified prospective franchisees under specified terms and conditions.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 51 · Item 10 · View Source
Read The Disclosed Requirements
You must pay the franchisor the down payment when you sign the franchise agreement and pay the balance in monthly installments. You must make note payments to the franchisor by automatic bank draft.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 51 · Item 10 · View Source
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We have no obligation to provide you any financing, but we may agree to finance a portion of the initial franchise fee for qualified prospective franchisees under specified terms and conditions.
Source NotesYou must pay us the down payment when you sign the franchise agreement and pay the balance in monthly installments. You must make note payments to us by automatic bank draft.
The Franchise Network
SourcesReported At Year-End 2025
| Year | Franchised At Year-End | Company-Owned At Year-End | Total At Year-End | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 226 | — | — | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 83 · Item 20 |
| 2024 | 229 | — | — | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 83 · Item 20 |
| 2025 | 219 | 0 | 219 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 83 · 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 211 226 +15
2024 Year-End Counts
Franchised 2024 226 229 +3
2025 Year-End Counts
Franchised 2025 229 219 - 10
Company- Owned 2025 0 0 0
SourcesTotal Outlets 2025 229 219 - 10
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 November 13, 2020 as a Delaware limited liability company.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 10 · Item 1 · View Source
The franchisor is a direct, wholly-owned subsidiary of Neighborly Assetco LLC.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 10 · Item 1 · View Source
The Franchisor is The Grounds Guys SPV LLC. The franchisor is a Delaware limited liability company organized on November 13, 2020.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 10 · Item 1 · View Source
Read Source Excerpts
We are a Delaware limited liability company organized on November 13, 2020.
We are a direct, wholly-owned subsidiary of Neighborly Assetco LLC (“Parent”).
Source NotesThe Franchisor is The Grounds Guys SPV LLC. We are a Delaware limited liability company organized on November 13, 2020.
02The Leadership Team
The leadership team listed in the FDD includes Grayson Brown (Secretary of Manager and Franchisor, and EVP, General Counsel and Secretary of Neighborly).
2026 FDD · PDF Page 20 · Item 2 · View Source
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Source NotesSecretary of Manager and Franchisor, and EVP, General Counsel and Secretary of Neighborly: Grayson Brown
08Suppliers And Required Purchases
You are required to engage a third-party vendor to provide bookkeeping services for the Business, unless you can demonstrate to the franchisor that you have a full-time bookkeeper on staff. The franchisor reserves the right to require you to use the franchisor’s designated bookkeeping provider.
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Source NotesYou are required to engage a third-party vendor to provide bookkeeping services for the Business, unless you can demonstrate to us that you have a full-time bookkeeper on staff. We reserve the right to require you to use our designated bookkeeping provider.
10Financing Offered By The Franchisor
The franchisor has no obligation to provide you any financing, but the franchisor may agree to finance a portion of the initial franchise fee for qualified prospective franchisees under specified terms and conditions.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 51 · Item 10 · View Source
You must pay the franchisor the down payment when you sign the franchise agreement and pay the balance in monthly installments. You must make note payments to the franchisor by automatic bank draft.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 51 · Item 10 · View Source
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We have no obligation to provide you any financing, but we may agree to finance a portion of the initial franchise fee for qualified prospective franchisees under specified terms and conditions.
Source NotesYou must pay us the down payment when you sign the franchise agreement and pay the balance in monthly installments. You must make note payments to us by automatic bank draft.
13Trademarks
The franchisor grants you the right to operate a franchise under the name THE GROUNDS GUYS®.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 62 · Item 13 · View Source
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Source NotesWe grant you the right to operate a franchise under the name THE GROUNDS GUYS®.
17Renewal, Transfer And Ending The Agreement
The initial franchise agreement lasts 10 years.
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Source NotesInitial term is 10 years.
20Franchise Locations
At the end of 2025, the FDD reports 219 franchised locations and 0 company-owned locations. These are reported locations, not a count of territories available to buy.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 83 · Item 20 · View Source
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