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WEED MAN
Weed Man franchises provide professional lawn care, mosquito control, and perimeter pest control services to residential and commercial customers using a standardized system emphasizing quality products, prompt service, and guaranteed results. Franchisees operate within assigned territories, adhering to detailed specifications for products, equipment, and operations under the Weed Man trademark. The business model is based on sub-franchising in the Midwest US (MN, WI, ND, SD, northern IL), with royalties now calculated as a percentage of gross sales.
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Franchise Costs
6.5% royalty (5.5% over $1M annual Net Sales) + 1.2% ad fund
Financial Performance
Item 19 Financial Performance
Data Based On: 138 franchised outlets open for full year 2023
* Average and Median Gross Revenue (Net Sales) are taken directly from Table #1 on Page 2, representing overall figures for all reporting franchisees for 2023. Gross Profit Margin (87.77%) is provided in Table #5 on Page 5 but explicitly states it does not reflect other significant operating expenses such as labor, equipment, or vehicle expenses. Due to the lack of information on these other operating expenses, it is not possible to reliably calculate Average Net Profit, Average Net Income, Average EBITDA, EBITDA Margin Percentage, or a Best Guess Profit Low/High range. The sample size for Net Sales data is 138 franchisees (Page 1 and Table #1 Page 2), while the sample size for Gross Profit Margin is 119 franchisees (Table #5 Page 5). The primary sample size (poc_number, poc_franchise_count) refers to the Net Sales data.
Extracted Item 19 Section
Avg. Revenue: $1,837,800
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Ever wonder if a lawn care franchise can deliver more than just perfect grass? Weed Man stands out in home services with its focus on professional weed, mosquito, and pest control, backed by a sub-franchising model in the Midwest. Item 19 financials and recent growth trends offer a clear view into performance, but is the data as robust as the guaranteed results they promise customers? Unlock the numbers to see if this territorial play pays off.
Item 7 lays out the initial investment at $80,535-$107,785, with a $50,000 franchise fee covering training, territory rights in Midwest states like MN, WI, ND, SD, and northern IL, plus startup equipment and vehicles. Ongoing fees hit 6.5% royalty on gross sales—dropping to 5.5% above $1M net sales—plus 1.2% ad fund, which supports national branding since franchising began in 2000 from Middleton, WI. Item 19 shines here: average gross revenue clocks $1,837,800 across 23 U.S. locations, with median at $1,147,397, signaling strong top performers lifting the average while half exceed seven figures.
System growth from 241 to 255 locations (+6%) into 2023, with just 1 projected new unit, points to steady but not explosive expansion in a recession-resistant industry. Low franchise count means less saturation, ideal for protected territories, but scrutinize FDD Items 20/21 for any transfer or closure signals. For buyers eyeing $100K in, these revenues suggest solid cash flow potential after fees, especially with recurring residential/commercial contracts—pair that against local competition to gauge if Weed Man's standardized system delivers the ROI edge.
Analysis based on the 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document. All figures should be independently verified before making investment decisions.
How WEED MAN Compares
Key Insights
- Lower investment than 82% of Home Services franchises
| Franchise | Investment | Fee | Royalty | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
WEED MAN Current | $81K – $108K | $50K | 6.5% | 23 |
| 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 136 franchises | $142K – $269K | $52K | 6.9% | – |
* Comparison based on latest FDD filings. Investment ranges from Item 7, fees from Item 5. Showing top 5 of 136 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
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256 franchisee contacts on file from official FDD filings.
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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 WEED MAN franchise ranges from $80,535 to $107,785. This includes a franchise fee of $50,000. Ongoing royalty fees are 6.5% of gross sales.
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