Franchise opportunities compared
GrassRoots Tree and Turf Care, Inc. vs Joshua Tree
Reviewed figures from each brand's Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD), side by side. Each figure carries its FDD year and page. This is not a ranking or recommendation, and the two FDDs may cover different years and location groups.
Before you compare
- Both sets of figures come from 2026 FDDs.
- GrassRoots Tree and Turf Care, Inc. and Joshua Tree disclose more than one business format, so the investment range spans formats; the full report breaks them out.
- Item 19 figures cover the location groups each FDD names (GrassRoots Tree and Turf Care, Inc.: 6, Joshua Tree: 2). Different groups are not directly comparable.
| Disclosure |  GrassRoots Tree and Turf Care, Inc. |  Joshua Tree |
|---|---|---|
| Financial commitment | ||
| Estimated initial investment (Item 7) | $157,300 – $495,600 2026 FDD · Item 7 | $438,325 – $658,495 2026 FDD · Item 7 |
| Standard initial franchise fee (Item 5) | $49,500 2026 FDD · Item 5 · PDF p. 10 | $59,500 2026 FDD · Item 5 · PDF p. 11 |
| Royalty (Item 6) | 7% Royalty 2026 FDD · Item 6 · PDF p. 11 | 3.5% · Percentage of Gross Sales, depending on weekly Gross Sales Royalty 2026 FDD · Item 6 · PDF p. 12 |
| Brand / advertising fund (Item 6) | 1% Brand Fund Contribution — 1% 2026 FDD · Item 6 · PDF p. 11 | 1% of percentage of gross sales Brand Development Fund 2026 FDD · Item 6 · PDF p. 12 |
| System scale & health | ||
| Total outlets (Item 20) | 23 Outlets at end of 2025 2026 FDD · Item 20 · PDF p. 44 | 17 Outlets at end of 2025 2026 FDD · Item 20 · PDF p. 54 |
| Net outlet change (Item 20) | +2 Calculated: 21 at end of 2023 → 23 at end of 2025 | +15 Calculated: 2 at end of 2023 → 17 at end of 2025 |
| Outlet exits (Item 20) | Not available No complete exit records for a year | Not available No complete exit records for a year |
| Franchising since (Item 1) | 2019 From a verified franchisor listing | 2021 2026 FDD · Item 1 · PDF p. 8 |
| Franchisor founded (Item 1) | Not available Not in reviewed records | 2021 2026 FDD · Item 1 · PDF p. 8 |
| Performance (Item 19) | ||
| Financial performance (Item 19), by location group | Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Operational Franchisees opened 2019–2020 $1,377,809 other High annual Gross Sales · 2026 FDD · Item 19 · PDF p. 42 Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Operational Franchisees opened 2023–2024 $131,739 other annual Gross Sales · 2026 FDD · Item 19 · PDF p. 42 Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Operational Franchisees participating in the Turf Management Program $528 other Turf Management Program customer sales, 2025 · 2026 FDD · Item 19 · PDF p. 42 +3 more groups in the full report | Franchised (8 locations) — revenue $11,287 mean Operational Franchise Outlets Average Weekly Gross Sales · 2026 FDD · Item 19 · PDF p. 53 Company-owned (1 locations) — revenue and profit $7,053,682 other Company Owned Outlet Gross Sales · 2026 FDD · Item 19 · PDF p. 49 |
Item 19 groups are shown separately and never combined. Revenue or sales figures are not profit. Net outlet change and turnover are Franopolis calculations from the disclosed counts; turnover is a count-based rate, not a measure of owner earnings.
GrassRoots Tree and Turf Care, Inc. vs Joshua Tree: common questions
- Which costs less to open, GrassRoots Tree and Turf Care, Inc. or Joshua Tree?
- GrassRoots Tree and Turf Care, Inc.: $157,300 – $495,600 (2026 FDD · Item 7); Joshua Tree: $438,325 – $658,495 (2026 FDD · Item 7). These are each franchisor's Item 7 estimated initial investment. The low end of the disclosed estimate is lower for GrassRoots Tree and Turf Care, Inc.. At least one range spans several business formats. Estimates are not quotes, and the FDD years may differ.
- How do GrassRoots Tree and Turf Care, Inc. and Joshua Tree royalties compare?
- GrassRoots Tree and Turf Care, Inc.: 7% (2026 FDD · Item 6 · PDF p. 11); Joshua Tree: 3.5% · Percentage of Gross Sales, depending on weekly Gross Sales (2026 FDD · Item 6 · PDF p. 12). Royalties as disclosed in Item 6; other recurring fees are listed separately.
- Which has more locations, GrassRoots Tree and Turf Care, Inc. or Joshua Tree?
- GrassRoots Tree and Turf Care, Inc.: 23 (2026 FDD · Item 20 · PDF p. 44); Joshua Tree: 17 (2026 FDD · Item 20 · PDF p. 54). Total outlets from Item 20. Outlet counts do not indicate territory availability or franchisee results.
- Do GrassRoots Tree and Turf Care, Inc. and Joshua Tree disclose financial performance (Item 19)?
- GrassRoots Tree and Turf Care, Inc. has reviewed Item 19 figures for 6 location groups; Joshua Tree has reviewed Item 19 figures for 2 location groups. Different location groups are not directly comparable, and revenue is not profit.
Answers restate the reviewed figures above. Not a ranking or recommendation.