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SPRING-GREEN

SPRING-GREEN

Spring-Green franchises provide professional lawn care, pest control, and related services to residential and commercial properties using the Spring-Green system, marks, and operating manual. Franchisees operate within exclusive geographic territories, targeting homeowners as principal customers along with commercial clients such as industrial parks, office buildings, and apartment complexes. The business model involves franchising these services with initial investments ranging from $117,543 to $134,342.

Since 1977ServicesPlainfield, ILSpring-Green Enterprises, Inc.www.spring-green.com
Item 19 AvailableSBA Loan Data

Disclaimer: This information was extracted using AI from public Franchise Disclosure Documents and should be independently verified. This is not financial or legal advice. Always review official FDD filings before making investment decisions.

Overview

Investment
$117,543 - $134,342
Franchise Fee
$45,000
Locations
126

Financial Requirements

Franchise Fee$45,000
Initial Investment Range$117,543 - $134,342
Royalty Rate10.00%
Brand Fund2.00%
Fixed Monthly Fees$981 - $2,926

10%-8% sliding scale royalty + 2% ad fund + $497-$692/mo equipment lease + $235/mo technology (plus licenses) + $200-$1,950/mo call center + $20/mo NAC fee

Franchise Stats

Franchise Locations126
Corporate Locations30
States Operating26
Franchising Since1977
FDD Year2025

Financial Performance

Item 19 Financial Performance

Average Gross Revenue
$1,093,544
Median Gross Revenue
$886,680

Data Based On: 71 Franchised Businesses operated for 1 full calendar year or more as of December 31, 2024.

* Estimated Gross Profit range based on the Average Gross Sales Per Franchised Business ($1,093,544) from Table B and the Average (68.1%) and Median (69.2%) Gross Profit Margins from Table A. Low estimate: $1,093,544 * 0.681 = $744,654.46. High estimate: $1,093,544 * 0.692 = $756,779.65. This range represents Gross Profit, as no further operating expenses were provided to calculate Net Profit or Net Income.

Extracted Item 19 Section

How SPRING-GREEN Compares to Other Home Services Franchises

Key Insights

  • Higher than average SBA loan default rate in Home Services
FranchiseInvestment RangeFranchise FeeRoyaltyLocations
SPRING-GREEN
Current
$118K - $134K$45K10.0%126
MERRY MAIDS$127K - $166K$55K7.0%933
HOLIDAY LIGHTING HEROES$150K - $177K$127K10.0%653
SIGN GYPSIES$4K - $5K$1KN/A587
MOSQUITO AUTHORITY$54K - $128K$45K10.0%546
Culligan$130K - $814K$40K2.0%460
Home Services Average
129 franchises
$144K - $289K$53K7.0%-

* Comparison based on latest FDD filings. Investment ranges from Item 7, fees from Item 5. Showing top 5 of 129 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

Top States by Outlet Count
1NC
14
2IL
12
3IN
12
4SC
10
5MN
10
6VA
9
7WI
6
8PA
6
9WA
6
10OK
5
11MO
5
12IA
4
13OH
4
14NJ
4
15TN
3

+10 more states

SBA Loan History

Historical SBA 7(a) loan data for SPRING-GREEN franchisees (2010 - 2024)

Total Loans
10
Average Loan Amount
$174,660
Total Loan Volume
$1,746,600
Default Rate
0.0%

Loans by Year

* Data sourced from SBA 7(a) FOIA loan records. Default rate calculated from charged-off loans.

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Due Diligence

Litigation (Item 3)

Franchisee Litigation Cases0

No litigation involving franchisees reported in the FDD.

Bankruptcy (Item 4)

Bankruptcy HistoryNo

No bankruptcy history reported in the FDD.

System Health (Item 20)

Franchise system changes reported in the most recent fiscal year

Terminations
0
Non-Renewals
0
Reacquired by Franchisor
2
Ceased Operations (Other)
0
System Transfers
5
Sold to Franchisees
0
Projected New Franchises
4

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to open a SPRING-GREEN franchise?

The total initial investment to open a SPRING-GREEN franchise ranges from $117,543 to $134,342. This includes a franchise fee of $45,000. Ongoing royalty fees are 10.0% of gross sales.

How much revenue does a SPRING-GREEN franchise make?

According to the 2025 FDD, the average gross revenue for a SPRING-GREEN franchise is $1,093,544. The median revenue is $886,680.

How much profit can you make with a SPRING-GREEN franchise?

Based on the financial performance data in the FDD, estimated profit for a SPRING-GREEN franchise ranges from $744,654.46 to $756,779.65 per year. Actual results vary based on location, management, and market conditions.

How many SPRING-GREEN franchise locations are there?

As of the 2025 FDD, SPRING-GREEN has 126 franchise locations. The company has been franchising since 1977.

Can you get an SBA loan for a SPRING-GREEN franchise?

Yes, SBA loans are available for SPRING-GREEN franchises. Historical data shows 10 SBA 7(a) loans have been approved for SPRING-GREEN franchisees, with an average loan amount of $174,660. The historical default rate is 0.0%.

Is SPRING-GREEN a good franchise to buy?

SPRING-GREEN shows several positive indicators: established brand with 126+ locations, transparent financial performance data (Item 19), 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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