Quick Verdict · who it fits
Augusta Lawn Care fits owner-operators looking for a mid-scale home services concept.
The numbers a buyer needs first — straight from the filing.
Initial investment (Item 7)
$61K - $160K
Franchise fee (Item 5)
$24K
Item 19 median rev
$353k all franchised locations open for entire calendar year 2025
System size (Item 20)
196 +52
Agreement term
10 yrs
Years in business
7+ yrs
Training (Item 11)
28 days
Company-owned units
2
Item 3 litigation
1 suit
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Buyer qualifications
✓Exclusive territory✓Semi-absentee eligible✓No bankruptcy disclosed•1 Item 3 case
Data extracted from the 2026 FDD filed with state regulators. Fees and terms may have changed since filing — request the current FDD from the franchisor before deciding. Not legal, financial, or investment advice. Full disclaimer.
Free AI summary — the first read on the filing.
196
Total units open
as of December 31, 2025
35 new franchised units in 2025
Units opened last year
52 franchisee closures/terminations in 2025
Units closed last year
−17 units
Net unit growth
decrease from 2024 to 2025
What our analysis flagged across the 2026 filing.
4
Risks to review
3
Strengths identified
5
Questions to ask
How Augusta Lawn Care ranks against 254 Home Services peers we've analyzed.
Initial investment
10th pct · of 254 peers
Franchise fee
8th pct · of 254 peers
System size
81st pct · of 254 peers
Home Services industry averages
Avg investment
$156K - $287K
Avg franchise fee
$52K
Avg system size
150
Franchises analyzed
254
Closest concepts by category and investment.
| Brand | Item 19 | Fee | Investment | Royalty | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Augusta Lawn Care | Disclosed | $24K | $61K - $160K | — | 196 |
| PatchmasterSimilar price | Disclosed | $55K | $125K - $160K | 5–9% | 180 |
| BranchesBiggest system | Disclosed | $68K | $80K - $114K | 6% | 8,086 |
| CBDTop-rated in category | Disclosed | $20K | $154K - $511K | 7.25% | 84 |
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Augusta Lawn Care requires a $24,000 initial franchise fee and a total initial investment range of $60,500–$160,000, per the most recent FDD on file.
Augusta Lawn Care is franchised by Augusta Franchise LLC, the franchisor entity of record on its Franchise Disclosure Document. Item 1 of the FDD discloses the franchisor's corporate history, parents, and predecessors.
Yes. Augusta Lawn Care discloses Item 19 financial performance representations with reported revenue around $353,001. See the financials sub-page for the full distribution.
Franchisees pay a royalty of $1,600 beginning year 2 on gross sales as defined in Item 6 of the FDD.
As of their 2026 FDD, Augusta Lawn Care has 196 total locations, with 52 new locations opened in the most recent reporting year. This information comes from Item 20 of the FDD.
Yes. Augusta Lawn Care's most recent FDD documents approximately 28 days of initial training, typically split between classroom and on-site components. See Item 11 of the FDD for the full training and support schedule.
Yes. Augusta Lawn Care grants franchisees an exclusive territory under Item 12 of the FDD. Note that exclusive territories often carve out online sales, alternative distribution channels, and non-traditional venues — review the full Item 12 language before signing.
Per the FDD, Augusta Lawn Care discloses an initial agreement term of 10 years, a renewal fee of $0, a transfer fee of $15,000. Review Items 10 and 17 for the full renewal and termination provisions.
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