Median uses the low end of each brand's reviewed Item 7 total in its latest FDD — the cheapest disclosed scenario, not a typical cost. Not a ranking or recommendation.
Landscaping brands (20)
Augusta Franchise LLCItem 7: $60,500 – $160,000 · 2026 FDDItem 19 figures · 197 outlets
Blingle Lights LLCItem 7: $172,613 – $227,409 · 2026 FDDItem 19 figures · 78 outlets
Border MagicItem 7: $144,715 – $207,715 · 2026 FDDNo Item 19 figures on file · 26 outlets
Conserva IrrigationItem 7: $125,800 – $159,500 · 2026 FDDItem 19 figures · 210 outlets
Deer SolutionItem 7: $97,240 – $146,700 · 2026 FDDItem 19 figures · 46 outlets
Dryject ManagementItem 7: $46,100 · 2026 FDDNo Item 19 figures on file · 64 outlets
GrassRoots Tree and Turf Care, Inc.Item 7: $157,300 – $495,600 · 2026 FDDItem 19 figures · 23 outlets
Heroes Lawn CareItem 7: $96,290 – $176,686 · 2026 FDDItem 19 figures · 62 outlets
Joshua TreeItem 7: $438,325 – $658,495 · 2026 FDDItem 19 figures · 17 outlets
Lawn DoctorItem 7: $135,820 – $163,902 · 2026 FDDItem 19 figures · 675 outlets
Lawn PrideItem 7: $141,215 – $243,890 · 2026 FDDItem 19 figures · 44 outlets
Lawn SquadItem 7: $93,930 – $132,766 · 2026 FDDItem 19 figures · 28 outlets
LawnsItem 7: $71,500 – $190,000 · 2026 FDDItem 19 figures · 208 outlets
Manage MowedItem 7: $207,300 – $333,800 · 2026 FDDItem 19 figures · 31 outlets
Monster Tree ServiceItem 7: $335,040 – $489,775 · 2026 FDDItem 19 figures · 134 outlets
NaturaLawn of AmericaItem 7: $77,500 – $250,000 · 2026 FDDItem 19 figures · 93 outlets
Spring-Green Lawn Care Corp.Item 7: $118,898 – $135,176 · 2026 FDDItem 19 figures · 156 outlets
The Grounds GuysItem 7: $107,650 – $252,850 · 2026 FDDItem 19 figures · 219 outlets
Weed ManItem 7: $81,150 – $109,400 · 2026 FDDItem 19 figures · 121 outlets
WOW WindowboxesItem 7: $137,500 · 2026 FDDItem 19 figures · 1 outlets
Landscaping franchise benchmarks
- How much does it cost to open a landscaping franchise?
- Across 20 published landscaping brands with a reviewed Item 7 total, the median low end of the estimated initial investment is $125,800, and low ends run from $46,100 to $438,325 (2026 FDDs). The low end is each franchisor's cheapest disclosed scenario, not a typical cost; the median is a Franopolis calculation.
- Which landscaping franchises have the lowest disclosed startup cost?
- By the low end of the reviewed Item 7 estimate: Dryject Management ($46,100, 2026 FDD); Augusta Franchise LLC ($60,500–$160,000, 2026 FDD); Lawns ($71,500–$190,000, 2026 FDD). This orders disclosed estimates only; it is not a ranking or recommendation.
- How many landscaping franchisors disclose financial performance (Item 19)?
- 18 of 20 published landscaping brands (90%) have reviewed Item 19 financial performance figures on file. A brand without them on Franopolis may still disclose them in an FDD we have not reviewed.
- Which landscaping franchises have the most locations?
- By total outlets in reviewed Item 20 tables: Lawn Doctor (675); The Grounds Guys (219); Conserva Irrigation (210). Outlet counts do not indicate territory availability or franchisee results.
Calculated by Franopolis from published brands' reviewed figures. Not a ranking or recommendation.