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U.S. LAWNS

U.S. LAWNS

U.S. Lawns franchises enable operators to provide comprehensive landscape maintenance and related services, including lawn mowing, pruning, fertilization, pest and weed control, irrigation, plant installation, and snow management, primarily to commercial and residential customers. The business model involves franchisees operating within exclusive territories, paying initial franchise fees ranging from $44,000 to $59,000, ongoing royalties, and marketing contributions to the franchisor. They target property owners, managers, and customers seeking recurring professional outdoor maintenance services in competitive markets.

208locations
$113K–$200K
Since 1986
ServicesOrlando, FLClintar, Inc. (d/b/a EverSmith Brands), controlled by The Riverside Companywww.uslawns.comDisclaimer

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Franchise Costs

Franchise Fee
$49,000
Initial Investment
$113,000 – $200,000
Royalty Rate
6.00%
Brand Fund
2.00%
Fixed Monthly Fees
$549 – $615

6% royalty (tiered down to 4% for high volume) + 2% marketing contribution (capped at $625/mo) + $299/mo technology fee + $250-$450/yr CRM fee + $215-$400/yr accounting software fee.

Financial Performance


Item 19 Financial Performance

Average Gross Revenue
$1,500,018
Median Gross Revenue
$943,856
Top Quartile Revenue
$3,628,237
Bottom Quartile Revenue
$277,298
Average Net Profit
$280,503.37
Average Gross Profit
$507,412

Data Based On: 165 franchised territories open and continuously operating for the entire 2025 Accounting Period.

* Average Gross Revenue and Median Gross Revenue are taken directly from Table A 'GROSS SALES OF THE 165 FRANCHISED TERRITORIES OPEN THE ENTIRE 2025 ACCOUNTING PERIOD' on Page 2. Revenue Top Quartile and Revenue Bottom Quartile are taken from Table C 'GROSS SALES BY QUARTILE OF THE 165 FRANCHISED TERRITORIES OPEN FOR MORE THAN ONE YEAR AND THE ENTIRE 2025 ACCOUNTING PERIOD' on Page 4 (First Quartile Average Gross Sales and Fourth Quartile Average Gross Sales respectively). Average Gross Profit is taken directly from Table D 'GROSS PROFITS BY OF THE 165 FRANCHISED TERRITORIES OPEN THE ENTIRE 2025 ACCOUNTING PERIOD' on Page 5. Average Net Profit is calculated from the 'Net Profit' percentage (18.7%) in Table F 'AVERAGE EXPENSE PERCENTAGES OF THE 165 FRANCHISED TERRITORIES OPEN FOR THE ENTIRE 2025 ACCOUNTING PERIOD' on Page 7, applied to the Average Gross Revenue of $1,500,018. The estimated profit range (best_guess_profit_low and best_guess_profit_high) is set using the calculated Average Net Profit as the low end and the Average Gross Profit as the high end, representing a range from after all operational and administrative expenses to after only direct costs.

Extracted Item 19 Section

Avg. Revenue: $1,500,018

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How U.S. LAWNS Compares

Key Insights

  • Lower than average SBA loan default rate in Home Services
FranchiseInvestmentFeeRoyaltyLocations
U.S. LAWNS
Current
$113K – $200K$49K6.0%208
MERRY MAIDS$127K – $166K$55K7.0%933
HOLIDAY LIGHTING HEROES$136K – $164K$118K10.0%672
MOSQUITO AUTHORITY$54K – $128K$45K10.0%546
Culligan$130K – $814K$40K2.0%460
MOSQUITO JOE$150K – $192K$43K10.0%415
Home Services Average
135 franchises
$142K – $270K$53K7.0%

* Comparison based on latest FDD filings. Investment ranges from Item 7, fees from Item 5. Showing top 5 of 135 Home Services franchises by location count.

Locations & Growth


Outlet Growth Over Time

Total outlets at end of each year

Geographic Distribution (2025)

Outlets by state across the United States

Top States
1FL
31
2TX
24
3NC
17
4VA
14
5MS
9
6TN
9
7SC
9
8LA
9
9IN
8
10AL
7
11GA
7
12OH
7
13NJ
5
14MD
5
15PA
5

+23 more states

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SBA Loan History


Historical SBA 7(a) loan data for U.S. LAWNS franchisees (20122025)

Total Loans
58
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.

58 SBA loans on record

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Franchisee Contacts

51 franchisee contacts on file from official FDD filings.

51 Contacts Available

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Due Diligence


Litigation (Item 3)

Franchisee Cases0
No litigation involving franchisees reported

Bankruptcy (Item 4)

Bankruptcy HistoryYes

Our Senior Vice President, Brand Development, John Dobelbower, filed a Chapter 7 bankruptcy petition on January 6, 2020.

System Health (Item 20)

Franchise system changes reported in the most recent fiscal year

Terminations
16
Non-Renewals
0
Reacquired
0
Ceased Ops
0
Transfers
5
Sold to Franchisees
0
Projected New
14

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Frequently Asked Questions

The total initial investment to open a U.S. LAWNS franchise ranges from $113,000 to $200,000. This includes a franchise fee of $49,000. Ongoing royalty fees are 6.0% of gross sales.