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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

With a total estimated startup investment of just $38,000-well below typical for Home & Commercial Services-this franchise leaves more cash for build-out and early operations, but it is very early-stage with zero franchised units, so you won’t have franchisee peers to interview about day-to-day operations.

Pros

The $38,000 total estimated startup investment is well below typical for Home & Commercial Services, leaving you with more cash on hand for build-out and early operating expenses.
160 hours of initial training is well above typical for Home & Commercial Services, showing the franchisor invests heavily in preparing new operators before opening.
Zero disclosed lawsuits, regulatory penalties, franchisee judgments/settlements, and franchisor enforcement actions (all well below typical for Home & Commercial Services) point to a clean legal and regulatory record.

Cons

Zero franchised units (well below typical for Home & Commercial Services) means the system is very early-stage, so you won’t have existing franchisee peers to interview about day-to-day operations.
Manager required to hold equity - Yes (uncommon; only about 12% of Home & Commercial Services franchises require this) - you’ll need operator capital tied into ownership, increasing your personal capital commitment.

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

97
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
Minimum Investment Breakdown
Franchise Fee
Real Estate
Equipment & Assets
Reserves
Training
Other

Maximum Investment

$38,000
Maximum Investment Breakdown

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.

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 from Item 19 is being compiled. 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. 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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