Head-to-head comparison
Monster Tree Service vs NaturaLawn of America Franchise Opportunities
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.
| Disclosure |  Monster Tree Service |  NaturaLawn of America |
|---|---|---|
| Estimated initial investment (Item 7) | $335,040 – $489,775 TOTALS 2026 FDD · Item 7 · PDF p. 35 | $77,500 – $250,000 Total 2026 FDD · Item 7 · PDF p. 14 |
| Standard initial franchise fee (Item 5) | $49,500 Item 5 also lists a $0.25 fee for each additional Single Family Dwelling Unit above 80,000. 2026 FDD · Item 5 · PDF p. 16 | Not available No single standard fee identified |
| Royalty (Item 6) | 6.5%-3.5% or $350-$625/wk Royalty Fee 2026 FDD · Item 6 · PDF p. 19 | Not available No reviewed royalty record |
| Total outlets (Item 20) | 134 Outlets at end of 2025 2026 FDD · Item 20 · PDF p. 87 | 93 Outlets at end of 2025 2026 FDD · Item 20 · PDF p. 38 |
| Net outlet change (Item 20) | −116 Calculated: 2023–2025 | −3 Calculated: 2023–2025 |
| Financial performance (Item 19), by location group | Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record $83,845,069 other Systemwide Sales · 2026 FDD · Item 19 · PDF p. 81 | Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record $1,748,331 mean Annual Gross Sales Revenue · 2026 FDD · Item 19 · PDF p. 36 |
Item 19 groups are shown separately and never combined. Revenue or sales figures are not profit. Net outlet change is a Franopolis calculation from the disclosed counts.