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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.
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Franchise Costs
6% royalty + 2% national brand fund + $600-$1200/mo technology fee
Financial Performance
Item 19 Financial Performance
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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Unlock financial performance dataHow Waterloo Turf Compares
| Franchise | Investment | Fee | Royalty | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Waterloo Turf Current | $121K – $163K | $59K | 6.0% | 26 |
| MERRY MAIDS | $127K – $166K | $55K | 7.0% | 933 |
| HOLIDAY LIGHTING HEROES | $136K – $164K | $118K | 10.0% | 672 |
| MOSQUITO AUTHORITY | $54K – $128K | $45K | 10.0% | 546 |
| Culligan | $130K – $814K | $40K | 2.0% | 460 |
| MOSQUITO JOE | $150K – $192K | $43K | 10.0% | 415 |
Home Services Average 137 franchises | $143K – $271K | $52K | 6.9% | – |
* 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
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Historical SBA 7(a) loan data for Waterloo Turf franchisees (2025 – 2025)
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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Unlock SBA loan historyFranchisee Contacts
27 franchisee contacts on file from official FDD filings.
27 Contacts Available
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Unlock contactsDue Diligence
Litigation (Item 3)
Bankruptcy (Item 4)
System Health (Item 20)
Franchise system changes reported in the most recent fiscal year
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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.
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