Franchise Decision Radar

Lawn franchise startup cost compared across 6 brands

Franchise fees and initial investment ranges. Extracted from Items 5 (fees) and 7 (investment) of each 2025 FDD.

Initial Franchise Fee Extracted

Brand Fee Notes
NaturaLawnLowest $39,500
Spring-Green $45,000
Lawn Squad $45,000
Weed Man $30,000–$50,000
Lawn Pride $40,050–$62,300
Lawn DoctorHighest $127,000

Total Initial Investment Extracted

Includes franchise fee, equipment, marketing, training, and working capital reserves.

Brand Low High Midpoint Reserves
Weed ManLowest $81,150 $109,400 $95,275 3 months
Lawn Squad $79,350 $118,085 $98,718 3 months
NaturaLawn $77,500 $152,650 $115,075 3 months
Spring-Green $117,543 $134,342 $125,942 3 months
Lawn Doctor $150,070 $177,052 $163,561 3 months
Lawn Pride $141,215 $243,710 $192,462 3 months

Royalty Structure Extracted

Brand Rate Structure
Lawn Squad 7.0% Flat rate on Gross Revenue
Lawn Pride 8.0% Flat rate on Gross Sales
NaturaLawn 9.0% Flat rate on Gross Sales
Lawn Doctor 10.0% Flat rate on Net Revenues
Weed Man See FDD for details
Spring-Green See FDD for details

Considering a specific brand? Get the full investment breakdown.

Get a Decision Report — $99 →