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Waterloo Turf

Waterloo Turf

Waterloo Turf offers franchises for operating comprehensive artificial turf businesses that sell approved artificial turf and surface products along with related installation and landscaping services to commercial and residential customers. The business model revolves around a proprietary system including development and operational guidelines, training programs, approved equipment and supplies, and brand standards under the 'Waterloo Turf' marks. It targets homeowners and businesses in urban, suburban, and rural areas valuing property improvement, aesthetic enhancement, and water conservation.

26locations
$121K–$163K
Since 2024
ServicesAustin, TXTrivium Franchise Holdings, LLCwww.waterlooturf.comDisclaimer

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Franchise Costs

Franchise Fee
$59,000
Initial Investment
$121,300 – $162,500
Royalty Rate
6.00%
Brand Fund
2.00%
Fixed Monthly Fees
$600 – $1,200

6% royalty + 2% national brand fund + $600-$1200/mo technology fee

Financial Performance


Item 19 Financial Performance

Average Gross Revenue
$1,206,219.01
Average Net Income
$172,408.41
Average Net Profit
$273,778.21
Average Gross Profit
$471,860.71

Data Based On: 5 company-affiliated units (Austin Waterloo Turf Business 2023, 2024, 2025; San Antonio Waterloo Turf Business 2024, 2025)

* Calculated average gross revenue, gross profit, net profit (Net Operating Income), and net income (Net Income After Franchise Adjustments) by averaging the figures from the five company-affiliated unit performance tables (Tables 1-5). Best guess profit range is derived from the minimum and maximum of the Net Income After Franchise Adjustments across the five tables.

Extracted Item 19 Section

Avg. Revenue: $1,206,219

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How Waterloo Turf Compares

FranchiseInvestmentFeeRoyaltyLocations
Waterloo Turf
Current
$121K – $163K$59K6.0%26
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
137 franchises
$143K – $271K$52K6.9%

* Comparison based on latest FDD filings. Investment ranges from Item 7, fees from Item 5. Showing top 5 of 137 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
1AZ
0
2CO
0
3ID
0
4TN
0
5TX
0

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SBA Loan History


Historical SBA 7(a) loan data for Waterloo Turf franchisees (20252025)

Total Loans
1
Average Loan
$350,000
Total Volume
$0.3M
Default Rate
0.0%

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.

1 SBA loans on record

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Franchisee Contacts

27 franchisee contacts on file from official FDD filings.

27 Contacts Available

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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
0
Non-Renewals
0
Reacquired
0
Ceased Ops
0
Transfers
5
Sold to Franchisees
0
Projected New
18

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Frequently Asked Questions

The total initial investment to open a Waterloo Turf franchise ranges from $121,300 to $162,500. This includes a franchise fee of $59,000. Ongoing royalty fees are 6.0% of gross sales.