How many Southwest Greens franchise locations are there?

As of the 2024 FDD, Southwest Greens has 53 franchise locations. The company has been franchising since 2008.

Can you get an SBA loan for a Southwest Greens franchise?

Yes, SBA loans are available for Southwest Greens franchises. We have historical SBA 7(a) loan data on file including approval counts, average loan amounts, and default rates. Get full access to see the complete SBA loan history.

Is Southwest Greens a good franchise to buy?

Southwest Greens shows several positive indicators: low SBA loan default rate. However, franchise success depends on many factors including location, local market conditions, and owner involvement. We recommend speaking with existing franchisees and consulting with a franchise attorney before making a decision.

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Southwest Greens

Southwest Greens International, LLC franchises retail businesses that design, sell, install, and maintain artificial turf surfaces for putting greens, golf practice facilities, lawn turf, and other sports and non-sports applications, as well as modular tile flooring for tennis, basketball, volleyball courts, and gymnasiums. The business model grants franchises to operate under the Southwest Greens brand within defined territories, with limitations on reselling artificial turf. The target market includes medium-to-high-end homeowners, businesses, hotels, resorts, condominiums, schools, and colleges.

53locations

$83K–$342K

Since 2008

ServicesCalhoun, GAwww.southwestgreens.comDisclaimer

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Franchise Costs

Franchise Fee

$25,000

Initial Investment

$83,000 – $341,500

Royalty Rate

N/A

Brand Fund

N/A

$0.50 per sq ft turf royalty (subject to minimum annual royalty $6,000-$16,000 based on territory) + $1,000-$2,000/yr advertising payment + up to $3,000/yr special marketing

Financial Performance

Item 19 Financial Performance

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Southwest Greens Franchise Analysis

Imagine transforming backyards into pristine putting greens without the hassle of real grass—Southwest Greens has been teeing up that opportunity since 2008. With a niche in artificial turf for golf, sports courts, and lawns, this franchise taps into a growing demand from upscale homeowners and commercial spots. But beneath the green facade, FDD disclosures and SBA financing records hint at a system navigating subtle contractions—what's driving the modest unit count of 53, and does the loan activity signal resilience or caution?

Item 7 lays out the financial entry: a $25,000 franchise fee paired with total initial investment ranging $83,000-$341,500, covering territory rights for designing, selling, and installing synthetic turf and modular sports flooring. Ongoing fees bite at $0.50 per square foot royalty (minimum $6,000-$16,000 annually by territory size), plus $1,000-$2,000 yearly ad fund and up to $3,000 for special marketing. No Item 19 means no disclosed revenue or earnings data, forcing buyers to dig into alternatives like the seven SBA loans averaging $280,714—evidence of leveraged expansions amid a dip from 55 locations in 2022 to 54 in 2023 (-2% growth), with just one projected new unit and two non-renewals signaling steady but not explosive health.

For investors eyeing home improvement services, Southwest Greens offers a specialized edge over broad competitors, but the lack of Item 19 heightens risk—earnings opacity demands scrutiny of territory potential in medium-to-high-end markets like resorts and schools. Two non-renewals and flat projections suggest maturation rather than boom, yet those SBA loans imply operators find bankability. Weigh if your sales hustle can conquer the royalty floors in a 53-unit system before committing six figures.

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Analysis based on the 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document. All figures should be independently verified before making investment decisions.

How Southwest Greens Compares

Key Insights

Higher than average SBA loan default rate in Home Improvement

Franchise	Investment	Fee	Royalty	Locations
Southwest Greens Current	$83K – $342K	$25K	N/A	53
BUDGET BLINDS	$101K – $211K	$20K	3.5%	1,366
Koala Insulation	$195K – $242K	$50K	6.5%	333
Five Star Bath Solutions	$162K – $334K	$60K	6.0%	306
CERTA PROPAINTERS	$171K – $321K	$65K	N/A	303
FCI	$184K – $249K	$55K	5.0%	288
Home Improvement Average 64 franchises	$139K – $246K	$51K	6.2%	–

* Comparison based on latest FDD filings. Investment ranges from Item 7, fees from Item 5. Showing top 5 of 64 Home Improvement franchises by location count.