MONSTER TREE SERVICE
Monster Tree Service franchises offer residential and commercial tree services, including tree removal, pruning, land clearing, stump grinding, plant healthcare, and other tree care services. The business model involves franchisees operating under the MONSTER TREE SERVICE brand, using proprietary systems, marks, operations manuals, and support from the franchisor to deliver standardized tree care. They target homeowners, property managers, and commercial clients needing professional arborist and tree maintenance services.
Franchise Costs
Tiered royalty (6.5% on first $1M gross revenue, declining thereafter) + 1% brand fund + $350/mo website fee + $115-$500/mo CRM + $1,500/yr technology fee.
Financial Performance
Item 19 Financial Performance
Data Based On: 53 franchisees that reported Gross Revenue during the entire 2024 fiscal year.
* Average gross revenue and other metrics were directly taken from the 'Total Group' column in the 'PART TWO' table (pages 4-5), which reports data for 53 franchisees. The weighted average gross revenue calculated from the individual quartile data (14*$2,234,991 + 13*$1,409,739 + 13*$975,148 + 13*$592,713) / 53 = $1,320,729.70, which confirms the 'Total Group' average of $1,320,730. Revenue top quartile is the Average Gross Revenue for Quartile 1. Revenue bottom quartile is the Average Gross Revenue for Quartile 4. Average net profit was derived as Average Gross Profit ($693,649) minus Average Operating Expenses ($494,350) = $199,299, which matches the reported Average EBITDA. Per Note (4) on page 6, EBITDA is defined as Gross Revenue minus Total Expenses (which in this context, based on calculations, is COGS + Operating Expenses). Best guess profit range (low and high) is based on the 'Lowest EBITDA of Franchisees in Group' ($274,163) and 'Highest EBITDA of Franchisees in Group' ($1,012,537) from Page 5.
Extracted Item 19 Section
How MONSTER TREE SERVICE Compares
Key Insights
- Higher investment than 97% of Home Services franchises
- Lower than average SBA loan default rate in Home Services
| Franchise | Investment | Fee | Royalty | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
MONSTER TREE SERVICE Current | $416K – $535K | $50K | 6.5% | 176 |
| 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
+18 more states
SBA Loan History
Historical SBA 7(a) loan data for MONSTER TREE SERVICE franchisees (2016 – 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
77 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)
Primarily termination disputes, non-payment/fee collection matters, and breach of confidentiality with franchisees alleging fraud.
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 MONSTER TREE SERVICE franchise ranges from $415,610 to $534,510. This includes a franchise fee of $49,500. Ongoing royalty fees are 6.5% of gross sales.
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