Lawn Squad
Lawn Squad franchises provide residential and commercial weed control, lawn care, and related services under a proprietary system that includes standardized operations, training, equipment, and marketing. The franchisor's business model involves licensing the Lawn Squad brand and system to qualified franchisees who operate from approved locations, often serving multiple territories. They target homeowners and businesses seeking professional lawn maintenance solutions.
Franchise Costs
7% royalty + 2% brand fund + $450/mo technology + $350/mo website
Financial Performance
Item 19 Financial Performance
Data Based On: Data based on 2 company-owned outlets (Cleveland and Columbus, OH) for the year 2024.
* Financial data is based on two company-owned outlets (Cleveland, OH and Columbus, OH) for the year 2024. Averages for Gross Revenue, Gross Profit, and Net Ordinary Income were calculated by summing the values from both outlets and dividing by 2. The average EBITDA Percentage was calculated by averaging the individual percentages. Average EBITDA in dollars was then calculated by multiplying the average gross revenue by the average EBITDA percentage.
Extracted Item 19 Section
How Lawn Squad Compares
Key Insights
- Lower investment than 84% of Home Services franchises
| Franchise | Investment | Fee | Royalty | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Lawn Squad Current | $79K – $118K | $45K | 7.0% | 7 |
| MERRY MAIDS | $127K – $166K | $55K | 7.0% | 933 |
| HOLIDAY LIGHTING HEROES | $150K – $177K | $127K | 10.0% | 653 |
| SIGN GYPSIES | $4K – $5K | $1K | N/A | 587 |
| MOSQUITO AUTHORITY | $54K – $128K | $45K | 10.0% | 546 |
| Culligan | $130K – $814K | $40K | 2.0% | 460 |
Home Services Average 130 franchises | $144K – $289K | $53K | 7.0% | – |
* Comparison based on latest FDD filings. Investment ranges from Item 7, fees from Item 5. Showing top 5 of 130 Home Services franchises by location count.
Locations & Growth
Outlet Growth Over Time
Total outlets at end of each year
Geographic Distribution (2024)
Outlets by state across the United States
SBA Loan History
Historical SBA 7(a) loan data for Lawn Squad franchisees (2025 – 2025)
Loans by Year
SBA 7(a) loan activity over time
* Data sourced from SBA 7(a) FOIA loan records. Default rate calculated from charged-off loans.
Franchisee Contacts
12 franchisee contacts on file from official FDD filings.
| Name | SBA Loan |
|---|---|
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
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Due Diligence
Litigation (Item 3)
Bankruptcy (Item 4)
System Health (Item 20)
Franchise system changes reported in the most recent fiscal year
Frequently Asked Questions
The total initial investment to open a Lawn Squad franchise ranges from $79,350 to $118,085. This includes a franchise fee of $45,000. Ongoing royalty fees are 7.0% of gross sales.
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