Key Numbers
675
Total units open
27
Units opened last year
5
Units closed last year
22
Net unit growth
Lawn Doctor Franchise
Home Services 2026 FDD Analysis
Est. 1967 (59+ years)
Item 19 Available
Data extracted from LAWN DOCTOR, INC.'s 2026 Franchise Disclosure Document, filed under FTC Rule 16 CFR 436. How we analyze FDDs →
Initial Investment Range
$135,820 to $163,902
Franchise Fee
$114,950 to $118,000
Royalty Rate
10% of Net Revenues
Ad Fund Contribution
Up to 5% of Net Revenues
Term Length
10 years
Number of Units (current)
672 franchised + 3 company-owned = 675 total
Quick Verdict
LAWN DOCTOR, INC. fits first-time franchise buyers looking for a mature home services concept.
✓ Strengths
- Discloses Item 19 financial performance
- 672 units — strong system scale
- No disclosed Item 3 litigation
⚠ Risks
- High royalty: 10.0% vs industry 6.0%
Key FDD Facts
FreeInitial Investment
$136K - $164K
Item 7 — see full financial breakdown
58th percentile | Near the Home Services industry average
Royalty Fee
10%
Item 6 — as reported in 2026 FDD · + 5% ad fund
Years in Business
59+ years
Item 1 — Founded 1967
Item 19 (Earnings Claims)
Disclosed
Financial performance data available in FDD
Agreement Term
10 years
Item 10 — as reported in 2026 FDD
Transfer Fee
$50K
Item 17 — as reported in 2026 FDD
Financing Available
Exclusive Territory
Owner-Operator Required
Data shown is extracted from the 2026 Franchise Disclosure Document filed with state regulators. Fees, investment ranges, and other terms may have changed since this filing. Always request the current FDD directly from the franchisor before making any investment decisions. This information is not financial, legal, or investment advice. Full disclaimer.
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PremiumIndustry Benchmarks
vs 250 Home Services peersInitial InvestmentHigher than 58% of peers
Franchise FeeHigher than 96% of peers
System Size (Units)Higher than 99% of peers
Home Services Industry Averages
Avg Investment
$144,476 – $1,296,107
Avg Franchise Fee
$51,260
Avg System Size
106 units
Franchises Analyzed
250
How LAWN DOCTOR, INC. stacks up against direct competitors
| LAWN DOCTOR, INC. | THE FILTA GROUP INC. Similar price | Budget Blinds, LLC Biggest system | CBD FRANCHISING, INC. Top-rated in category | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Industry: Home Services | ||||
| Franchise fee | $118K | $50K | $20K | $20K |
| Total investment | $136K–$164K | $141K–$164K | $101K–$211K | $154K–$511K |
| Royalty | 10% | greater of royalty percentage or $650 minimum | 3.5% | 7.25% |
| Total units | 672 | 377 | 1,355 | 84 |
| Item 19? | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
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