Lush Lawn^®

Home & Commercial Services • Year: 2025

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What Is Lush Lawn?

Lush Lawn is a full-service lawn care franchise offering residential and commercial lawn care services, including fertilization, aeration and overseeding, soil amendment, soil moisture management, weed control, lawn disease management, organic lawn care, and mole control. The operational model requires an approved franchise location with indoor, temperature-controlled storage and office space sized to accommodate trucks and equipment, while services are primarily performed outdoors. It serves both residential and commercial customers (B2C and B2B).

Lush Lawn Franchise: Pros and Cons

The biggest strength is a very low estimated startup cost of $38,000 (bottom 10% of the industry) and 160 hours of initial training, while the main risk is that the system has zero franchised units, so you’ll have no existing franchisees to interview or model operations from.

Pros

The $38,000 estimated total startup cost is well below industry norms (bottom 10%), leaving you with significantly more cash on hand for build-out and early operations.

The 160 hours of initial training is well above peers (top 10%) and signals the franchisor invests heavily in preparing operators before opening.

Zero disclosed lawsuits, zero franchisor enforcement actions, and no government penalties point to a clean legal and compliance record, which lowers legal risk when joining the system.

Cons

There are zero franchised units, meaning the system is very early-stage and you won’t have existing franchisees to interview for real-world operational insight.

A manager is required to hold equity (an uncommon requirement), which raises the personal capital and hands-on commitment required from the operator and limits passive-owner options.

Lawsuits & Legal Risk

100

Excellent

Lush Lawn reported no material legal proceedings,

Territory Protection

35/100

NORMAL

Lush Lawn grants an exclusive territory-defined as a Designated Area meeting the market-density criteria-for one franchise location, with advertising and service confined to the area. Territory rights are contingent on meeting performance quotas, and the franchisor retains the right to sell via alternative channels and develop additional units nearby.

Training & Support

Good

The brand provides a comprehensive 160-hour training curriculum designed to prepare two initial franchise staff members for launch through classroom instruction and field-based, hands-on sessions. On-site launch support is provided as operational readiness assistance and is available at an additional cost; travel and lodging expenses are the responsibility of the franchisee.

How Much Does It Cost to Open a Lush Lawn Franchise?

Opening a Lush Lawn franchise requires a total initial investment of $38,000 to $38,000, according to the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document. This range covers the franchise fee, real estate, equipment, training, and initial working capital needed to launch and operate through the early months.

Minimum Investment

$38,000

Franchise Fee

Real Estate

Equipment & Assets

Reserves

Training

Other

Maximum Investment

$38,000

Minimum Investment Breakdown

Franchise Fee$38,000

Real Estate$0

Equipment & Assets$0

Reserves$0

Training$0

Other$0

Maximum Investment Breakdown

Franchise Fee$38,000

Real Estate$0

Equipment & Assets$0

Reserves$0

Training$0

Other$0

Investment Analysis

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The initial investment amounts shown are estimates only. Actual costs may vary based on location size, business model, and multi-unit ownership arrangements. We recommend reviewing the full Franchise Disclosure Document for complete details.

How Much Do Lush Lawn Franchise Owners Make?

Lush Lawn franchise locations reported average gross sales of $2,056,145 and median gross sales of $2,236,488 in 2025, based on financial performance data disclosed in Item 19 of the Franchise Disclosure Document.

Average Gross Sales:

$2,056,145

Median Gross Sales:

$2,236,488

High Gross Sales:

$2,700,034

Low Gross Sales:

$486,131

Sample Size:

Percent Attaining Average:

80.0%

Audit Status:

Unaudited

Franchise vs Corporate Performance: The Item 19 presents only affiliate/company-owned outlet results for 2024 rather than franchised-unit performance, so these figures may not represent what a franchisee would achieve; the average gross sales across the five branch locations was 2,056,145.4 in 2024.

Performance Variability Analysis: There is substantial variability across outlets (low 486,131 vs high 2,700,034), with four of five outlets (80.0%) exceeding the sample mean, indicating a skew toward higher-performing locations within this small sample.

Data Scope and Limitations: The sample is small (5 unaudited affiliate outlets) and the table omits many franchisee expenses and a net income figure, so prospective franchisees should not rely on these numbers as forecasts and should request substantiation and more complete P&L data.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lush Lawn a good franchise to own?

Whether Lush Lawn is a good franchise depends on your goals, experience, and local market. Key factors from the 2025 FDD: Lush Lawn operates 5 locations, received a legal risk score of 100/100, a training and support score of 97/100. Financial performance data is disclosed in Item 19. Prospective franchisees should review the full Franchise Disclosure Document and consult with a franchise attorney before making any investment decision.

Is a Lush Lawn franchise worth the investment?

The value of a Lush Lawn franchise investment depends on factors such as location, operator experience, and market demand. The initial investment ranges from $38,000 to $38,000. Lush Lawn disclosed average gross sales of $2,056,145 in 2025. Franchise investments carry inherent risk, and prospective buyers should conduct thorough due diligence before committing capital.

How long does it take to break even with a Lush Lawn franchise?

Break-even timelines for Lush Lawn franchises are not disclosed in the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document. Break-even periods vary significantly based on initial investment level, local market conditions, operating costs, and revenue ramp-up speed. Prospective franchisees should build a pro forma financial model using Item 7 cost estimates and, where available, Item 19 financial performance data from the FDD.

Is Lush Lawn a franchise or a corporate-owned business?

As of the 2025 FDD, Lush Lawn operates 0 franchised locations and 5 company-owned locations. Lush Lawn currently operates as a predominantly company-owned system, though franchise opportunities are being offered through the FDD.

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