Quick Verdict · who it fits
Heroes 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)
$96K - $177K
Franchise fee (Item 5)
$2K
System size (Item 20)
62 +20
Agreement term
10 yrs
Years in business
5+ yrs
Item 3 litigation
1 suit
Model Heroes Lawn Care's costs in the investment calculator → Prefilled from this filing — startup cost, cash flow and break-even.
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.
62
Total units open
20
Units opened last year
24
Units closed last year
-4
Net unit growth
What our analysis flagged across the 2026 filing.
5
Risks to review
2
Strengths identified
4
Questions to ask
How Heroes Lawn Care ranks against 254 Home Services peers we've analyzed.
Initial investment
30th pct · of 254 peers
Franchise fee
0th pct · of 254 peers
System size
50th 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heroes Lawn Care | Disclosed | $2K | $96K - $177K | — | 62 |
| Softroc USASimilar price | None | $50K | $86K - $176K | 5.5% | 21 |
| BranchesBiggest system | Disclosed | $68K | $80K - $114K | 6% | 8,086 |
| CBDTop-rated in category | Disclosed | $20K | $154K - $511K | 7.25% | 84 |
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Heroes Lawn Care requires a $1,800 initial franchise fee and a total initial investment range of $96,290–$176,686, per the most recent FDD on file.
Heroes Lawn Care is franchised by HPB Lawn Care 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. Heroes Lawn Care discloses Item 19 financial performance representations in its FDD. See the financials sub-page for the disclosed figures.
As of their 2026 FDD, Heroes Lawn Care has 62 total locations, with 20 new locations opened in the most recent reporting year. This information comes from Item 20 of the FDD.
Yes. Heroes 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, Heroes Lawn Care discloses an initial agreement term of 10 years, a renewal fee of $11,900. Review Items 10 and 17 for the full renewal and termination provisions.
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