Joshua Tree
JTE Franchising LLC · reviewed 2026 disclosure data
Researching Joshua Tree franchise opportunities? Every figure below is cited to the FDD.
- Franchising since
- 2005 Source: treecarefranchising.com
- Headquarters
- Stockertown, PA Source: treecarefranchising.com
Joshua Tree franchise specializes in providing comprehensive tree care services including trimming, removal, and maintenance for residential and commercial prop
Headline figures
Joshua Tree quick facts
- Is Joshua Tree a franchise?
- Yes. Joshua Tree offers franchises through a Franchise Disclosure Document. At the end of 2025, it reported 16 franchised and 1 company-owned outlets (2026 FDD, Item 20, PDF p. 54).
- How much does it cost to open a Joshua Tree franchise?
- The Joshua Tree Franchise Disclosure Document reports separate estimated initial investments by format: $438,325–$618,495 for total estimate — single territory (2026 FDD, Item 7, PDF p. 21); $438,326–$658,495 for total estimate — single territory plus additional people (2026 FDD, Item 7, PDF p. 23). These formats are not combined. Each is the franchisor's disclosed estimate, not a quote. Details
- What is the Joshua Tree initial franchise fee?
- The disclosed initial franchise fee for a standard single unit is $59,500 (2026 FDD, Item 5, PDF p. 11). Other fee options (for example multi-unit or conversion) are listed separately in the report. Details
- What ongoing fees does Joshua Tree charge?
- The disclosed ongoing royalty is 3.5% · Percentage of Gross Sales, depending on weekly Gross Sales (2026 FDD, Item 6, PDF p. 12). The brand or advertising fund contribution is 1% · Percentage of Gross Sales (2026 FDD, Item 6, PDF p. 12). Other recurring fees are listed in Item 6. Details
- Does Joshua Tree disclose financial performance (Item 19)?
- Yes. The Joshua Tree FDD includes an Item 19 financial performance representation (2026 FDD, Item 19, PDF p. 49). Figures apply only to the locations and period each one covers. Details
- How many Joshua Tree locations are there?
- The FDD reports 17 outlets at the end of 2025 (2026 FDD, Item 20, PDF p. 54). Existing locations do not indicate territory availability. Details
- Is Joshua Tree a good franchise to buy?
- Franopolis does not rate or recommend franchises. From the reviewed FDD: Item 19 includes financial performance figures; check which locations and period they cover; Item 20 lists outlet openings, closures and transfers; Item 6 includes a brand or advertising fund contribution on top of royalty; Item 20 also lists current and former franchisees you can contact. Review the full FDD with a franchise attorney and accountant before deciding.
From reviewed FDD figures only. Not a recommendation or projection.
What the disclosures show
- 1The 2026 FDD (Item 7) estimates opening costs separately by format: $438,325 – $618,495 (Total Estimate — Single Territory); $438,326 – $658,495 (Total Estimate — Single Territory Plus Additional People); several initial fee options apply.
- 2Item 19 covers 2 separate groups: revenue for 8 franchised locations; revenue and profit for 1 company-owned locations. They are not combined.
- 3Outlets grew by 8 in 2025, to 17 (Coverage not stated in the reviewed record, Item 20).
From reviewed FDD figures only. Not a recommendation or projection.
Costs · Items 5–7
What does it cost to open?
Estimated opening costs and the fees payable to the franchisor.
Startup Investment — Item 7
Range across 2 single-unit formats
2026 FDD · Item 7
Formats disclosed in Item 7 (3)
Each format has its own total. The total depends on the format you choose; multi-unit packages are listed but not included in the headline range.
- Total Estimate — Single TerritoryPDF p. 21$438,325 – $618,495
- Total Estimate — Single Territory Plus Additional PeoplePDF p. 23$438,326 – $658,495
- Total Estimate — Multiple TerritoriesMulti-unitPDF p. 24$480,325 – $920,495
Standard single-unit franchise fee
2026 FDD · Item 5 · PDF p. 11
Discounted and multi-unit options are separate; see all fees.
Ongoing Fees — Item 6
Selected recurring charges; payment bases and conditions remain attached to each fee.
- RoyaltyMain ongoing fee
37 reported fees, each with its payment basis, are listed below; they haven't been sorted into recurring, initial and occasional groups yet.
Financial Performance — Item 19
What results are disclosed—and for which locations?
Two separate populations, not a revenue-and-profit comparison. Revenue is not owner income.
Franchised locations
Revenue · 8 locations
- Who is counted
- "Operational Franchise Outlets that have been in operation for over 12 months." (page 53)
- Period
- 2025 Calendar Year
- Excluded
- "We do not include data for New Franchise Outlets that were not open for the full reported Calendar Year and we do not include data for one Operational Franchise Outlet that is not representative of the Franchised Business due to an interruption in operations during the 2025 Calendar Year, a failure to maintain accurate and reliable financial records during the 2025 Calendar Year, and/or a failure to provide us with financial records for the 2025 Calendar Year, etc." (page 52)
- Method
- "Average Weekly Gross Sales are calculated by dividing total Gross Sales for the applicable period by 52 weeks." (page 53)
Company-owned locations
Revenue and profit · 1 locations
- Who is counted
- Company Owned Outlet: Eastern Central PA Outlet
- Period
- 2024 and 2025 Calendar Years
- Method
- Data for our Company Owned Outlet is based on information reported to us by our affiliate.
These groups are never combined.
Outlet Changes — Item 20
How has the outlet count changed?
Coverage not stated in the reviewed record · counts as of year end of each year.
2026 FDD · Item 20 · PDF p. 54
Net +15 outlets, 2023–2025
Year-end counts reported in Item 20. The scale starts at zero; the labels between the dots show each year's change. Openings and closures for 2025 haven't been pulled from the Item 20 tables yet, so no turnover or churn is shown.
Questions to investigate
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For the franchisor
Which line items in the 2026 Item 7 estimate ($438,325 – $658,495) vary most by market, and why?
Which initial fee option would apply to my situation, and what conditions or discounts affect it?
Which locations are included in the Item 19 figures, and which were excluded?
Reported units went from 9 to 17 in 2025. How many new units opened, closed or changed hands?
Is a territory available in my area, and how is it defined in my agreement?
For current and former owners
How did your actual startup costs and timeline compare with the Item 7 estimate?
How many hours a week do you work in the business, and in what role?
How do your results compare with the Item 19 figures, and what explains the difference?
What support from the franchisor has been most and least useful?
For your advisors
Ask a franchise attorney to review the territory, renewal, transfer and termination terms.
Ask an accountant to build a cash-flow plan using your own assumptions, not the franchisor's.
Sources & vintage history
Every displayed fact is retained with its disclosure vintage, item, page, and reviewed status. Prior vintages remain on file rather than being overwritten.
Citations (2026 FDD)
- [1]Standard initial franchise fee — Item 5 · PDF p. 11
- [2]Item 19 — Franchised (8 locations) — revenue · PDF p. 53
- [3]Item 19 — Company-owned (1 locations) — revenue and profit · PDF p. 49
- [4]Outlet counts — Item 20, Table 1 · PDF p. 54
"PDF p." is the page in the PDF file; "printed p." is the number printed on the FDD page. Source document: FDD
Territory & operations
23 addresses in Franopolis's imported location list. Coverage may differ from Item 20 outlet counts.
These are contract disclosures, not confirmation that any territory is currently available.
Legal & agreement
Bankruptcy disclosed
Initial term
Franchisor financial statements
No verified franchisor financial statement figures have been reviewed yet.
SBA-backed loans to franchisees
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Source: U.S. Small Business Administration 7(a) & 504 FOIA data. Loan volume is not a measure of franchisee success.
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At a glance
Business history
Owner participation
Territory language
Litigation disclosure
Not reviewed
Bankruptcy disclosure
Agreement term
Reader notes on wording
Our automated check found that these summaries may not match the FDD's exact wording. Read the FDD excerpt itself; it is the authoritative text. Core cost, fee, Item 19 and outlet figures are not affected.
Item 8 · PDF p. 24 · 2026 FDD
Our summary: Required purchases and leases: Franchisee must purchase or lease source-restricted goods and services meeting franchisor specifications from approved or designated suppliers
“We require that you purchase or lease certain source restricted goods and services for the development and operation of your Joshua Tree Experts Business.”
Note: Source says "must meet our specifications and or must be purchased from an approved or designated supplier," not both.
Independent analysis of franchisor-provided data. Not investment advice. Franopolis does not distribute FDDs.