Head-to-head comparison
NaturaLawn of America vs The Grounds Guys 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 |  NaturaLawn of America |  The Grounds Guys |
|---|---|---|
| Estimated initial investment (Item 7) | $77,500 – $250,000 Total 2026 FDD · Item 7 · PDF p. 14 | $107,650 – $252,850 Totals 2026 FDD · Item 7 · PDF p. 41 |
| Standard initial franchise fee (Item 5) | Not available No single standard fee identified | $43,750 2026 FDD · Item 5 · PDF p. 25 |
| Royalty (Item 6) | Not available No reviewed royalty record | Not available No reviewed royalty record |
| Total outlets (Item 20) | 93 Outlets at end of 2025 2026 FDD · Item 20 · PDF p. 38 | 219 Outlets at end of 2025 2026 FDD · Item 20 · PDF p. 83 |
| Net outlet change (Item 20) | −3 Calculated: 2023–2025 | +8 Calculated: 2023–2025 |
| Financial performance (Item 19), by location group | Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record $1,748,331 mean Annual Gross Sales Revenue · 2026 FDD · Item 19 · PDF p. 36 | Franchised (105 businesses) — revenue $820,392 mean Annual Gross Sales · 2026 FDD · Item 19 · PDF p. 81 Franchised (56 businesses) — revenue $392,054 mean Annual Gross Sales · 2026 FDD · Item 19 · PDF p. 82 |
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.