Head-to-head comparison
The Grounds Guys vs WOW Windowboxes 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 |  The Grounds Guys |  WOW Windowboxes |
|---|---|---|
| Estimated initial investment (Item 7) | $107,650 – $252,850 Totals 2026 FDD · Item 7 · PDF p. 41 | $137,500 Total single-territory investment — $137,500–$252,700 2026 FDD · Item 7 · PDF p. 13 |
| Standard initial franchise fee (Item 5) | $43,750 2026 FDD · Item 5 · PDF p. 25 | Not available No single standard fee identified |
| Royalty (Item 6) | Not available No reviewed royalty record | $7.00 Royalty — greater of 7% or scheduled minimum 2026 FDD · Item 6 · PDF p. 8 |
| Total outlets (Item 20) | 219 Outlets at end of 2025 2026 FDD · Item 20 · PDF p. 83 | Not available No reviewed outlet counts |
| Net outlet change (Item 20) | +8 Calculated: 2023–2025 | Not available Only one year reported |
| Financial performance (Item 19), by location group | 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 | Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record $530,404 other Table 1 · 2026 FDD · Item 19 · PDF p. 30 |
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.