How much revenue does a U.S. LAWNS franchise make?

According to the 2025 FDD, the average gross revenue for a U.S. LAWNS franchise is $1,188,352. The median revenue is $866,770.

How many U.S. LAWNS franchise locations are there?

As of the 2025 FDD, U.S. LAWNS has 208 franchise locations. The company has been franchising since 1986.

Can you get an SBA loan for a U.S. LAWNS franchise?

Yes, SBA loans are available for U.S. LAWNS franchises. Historical data shows 58 SBA 7(a) loans have been approved for U.S. LAWNS franchisees, with an average loan amount of $440,741. The historical default rate is 8.6%.

Is U.S. LAWNS a good franchise to buy?

U.S. LAWNS shows several positive indicators: established brand with 208+ 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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208

Locations

$95K–$164K

Investment

Since 1986

Franchising

ServicesOrlando, FLClintar, Inc. (d/b/a EverSmith Brands), controlled by The Riverside Companywww.uslawns.comDisclaimer

Franchise Costs

Franchise Fee

$49,000

Item 5 of FDD

Initial Investment Range

$95,100 – $163,500

Low: $95,100High: $163,500

Item 7 of FDD

Royalty Rate

6.00%

of gross sales

Brand Fund

2.00%

Item 6 of FDD

Fixed Monthly Fees

$238 – $270

Item 6 of FDD

6% royalty (sliding scale to 4%) + 2% marketing contribution (lesser of 2% or $550/mo) + $199/mo technology fee.

Financial Performance

Item 19 Financial Performance

Average Gross Revenue

Median Gross Revenue

Top Quartile Revenue

Bottom Quartile Revenue

Average Net Profit

Average Gross Profit

Data Based On: 186 franchised territories open and continuously operating for the entire 2022-2023 Accounting Period.

* Average net profit calculated as Average Gross Sales ($1,188,352) multiplied by Net Profit percentage (17.3%) from Average Cost Percentages table (page 6). Gross profit percentage from page 6 (33.0%) multiplied by Average Gross Sales ($1,188,352) results in $392,156.16, which is close to but slightly different from the reported Average Gross Profit of $406,438 in Table 1D. Used the direct dollar amount from Table 1D. The Average Gross Sales value of $1,188,352 from Table 1A was consistent with the weighted average calculated from the segmented data in Table 1C. No range was provided for profit/expense percentages to estimate best_guess_profit_low/high.

Extracted Item 19 Section

How U.S. LAWNS Compares

Key Insights

Lower than average SBA loan default rate in Home Services

Franchise	Investment	Fee	Royalty	Locations
U.S. LAWNS Current	$95K – $164K	$49K	6.0%	208
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 (2023)

Outlets by state across the United States

Top States

1FL

2TX

3VA

4NC

5GA

6SC

7MS

8TN

9LA

10AL

11OH

12AR

13IN

14KY

15MO

+23 more states

SBA Loan History

Historical SBA 7(a) loan data for U.S. LAWNS franchisees (2012 – 2025)

Total Loans

Average Loan

$440,741

Total Volume

$25.6M

Default Rate

8.6%

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

80 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

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Due Diligence

Litigation (Item 3)

Franchisee Cases0

No litigation involving franchisees reported

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 U.S. LAWNS franchise ranges from $95,100 to $163,500. This includes a franchise fee of $49,000. Ongoing royalty fees are 6.0% of gross sales.