How much revenue does a THE GROUNDS GUYS franchise make?

According to the 2025 FDD, the average gross revenue for a THE GROUNDS GUYS franchise is $617,189.56. The median revenue is $429,658.46.

How many THE GROUNDS GUYS franchise locations are there?

As of the 2025 FDD, THE GROUNDS GUYS has 228 franchise locations. The company has been franchising since 2010.

Can you get an SBA loan for a THE GROUNDS GUYS franchise?

Yes, SBA loans are available for THE GROUNDS GUYS franchises. Historical data shows 235 SBA 7(a) loans have been approved for THE GROUNDS GUYS franchisees, with an average loan amount of $169,584. The historical default rate is 16.2%.

Is THE GROUNDS GUYS a good franchise to buy?

THE GROUNDS GUYS shows several positive indicators: established brand with 228+ locations, transparent financial performance data (Item 19). 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.

THE GROUNDS GUYS

The Grounds Guys franchise provides commercial, residential, and municipal property maintenance, landscaping, and hardscaping services, along with snow and ice maintenance, trash and debris removal, arboriculture, lawn renovation, turf care, irrigation services, landscape lighting, and related products. Franchisees can start new businesses or convert existing ones under the THE GROUNDS GUYS brand, paying an initial franchise fee of $36,920 and total investment from $74,570 to $224,770. The target market includes commercial, residential, and municipal customers seeking comprehensive outdoor maintenance solutions.

228

Locations

$75K–$225K

Investment

Since 2010

Franchising

ServicesWaco, TXNeighborly Assetco LLCwww.groundsguys.comDisclaimer

Franchise Costs

Franchise Fee

$35,000

Item 5 of FDD

Initial Investment Range

$74,570 – $224,770

Low: $74,570High: $224,770

Item 7 of FDD

Royalty Rate

6.00%

of gross sales

Brand Fund

2.00%

Item 6 of FDD

Fixed Monthly Fees

$740 – $1,000

Item 6 of FDD

5-6% license/royalty + 2% MAP/ad fund + $540/mo software + $200/mo call center

Financial Performance

Item 19 Financial Performance

Average Gross Revenue

Median Gross Revenue

Data Based On: 149 franchised businesses that reported Gross Sales data for at least 9 months of the Reporting Period (87 units open for 3+ years and 62 units open for less than 3 years).

* Calculated weighted average gross revenue from two segments: (87 units × $854,816 + 62 units × $283,746) / 149 total units = $617,189.56. Calculated weighted average of median gross revenue from two segments: (87 units × $568,201 + 62 units × $235,252) / 149 total units = $429,658.46. The 'High' and 'Low' values in the tables represent the actual highest and lowest annual gross sales for individual businesses, not averages of top/bottom quartiles.

Extracted Item 19 Section

How THE GROUNDS GUYS Compares

Key Insights

Lower investment than 85% of Home Services franchises
Lower than average SBA loan default rate in Home Services

Franchise	Investment	Fee	Royalty	Locations
THE GROUNDS GUYS Current	$75K – $225K	$35K	6.0%	228
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

Top States

1TX

2FL

3OH

4GA

5NC

6SC

7IL

8AL

9PA

10NY

11IN

12VA

13LA

14TN

15KS

+27 more states

SBA Loan History

Historical SBA 7(a) loan data for THE GROUNDS GUYS franchisees (2013 – 2025)

Total Loans

235

Average Loan

$169,584

Total Volume

$39.9M

Default Rate

16.2%

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

196 franchisee contacts on file from official FDD filings.

Name	Address	Phone	Email	SBA Loan
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC	123 Main St Anytown, CA 90210	(555) 123-4567	john@example.com	$350,000 2023 · Active
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC	123 Main St Anytown, CA 90210	(555) 123-4567	john@example.com	$350,000 2023 · Active
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC	123 Main St Anytown, CA 90210	(555) 123-4567	john@example.com	$350,000 2023 · Active
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC	123 Main St Anytown, CA 90210	(555) 123-4567	john@example.com	$350,000 2023 · Active
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC	123 Main St Anytown, CA 90210	(555) 123-4567	john@example.com	$350,000 2023 · Active

196 Contacts Available

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Due Diligence

Litigation (Item 3)

Franchisee Cases4

Primarily franchisee claims of fraud, misrepresentation, and violations of the Texas Deceptive Trade Practices Act regarding concealed prior failed franchises and fraudulent financial statements; franchisor claims for breach of contract and non-compete violations.

Bankruptcy (Item 4)

Bankruptcy HistoryNo

No bankruptcy history reported

System Health (Item 20)

Franchise system changes reported in the most recent fiscal year

Terminations

Non-Renewals

Reacquired

Ceased Ops

Transfers

Sold to Franchisees

Projected New

Frequently Asked Questions

The total initial investment to open a THE GROUNDS GUYS franchise ranges from $74,570 to $224,770. This includes a franchise fee of $35,000. Ongoing royalty fees are 6.0% of gross sales.