ManageMowed^®

Home & Commercial Services • Year: 2025

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What Is ManageMowed?

ManageMowed is a franchise in the Home & Commercial Services category providing recurring commercial landscape maintenance. The operational model is primarily home‑based or run from a small leased commercial office (100–200 sq ft), with franchisees required to retain independent, third‑party landscaping vendors to perform services. It serves commercial customers (B2B) and its core service bundle includes lawn, bed, tree and shrub care maintenance and snow removal, supported by customized software and branded account managers and vehicles.

ManageMowed Franchise: Pros and Cons

The franchise shows unusually low exit activity — zero outlet terminations and zero non‑renewals — plus a spotless legal record and refundable initial fees, reducing legal and upfront risk; however, the Item 7 training cap of $12,000 is well above typical for Home & Commercial Services and raises your upfront cash requirement.

Pros

Zero outlet terminations and zero non‑renewals — unusually low exit activity for Home & Commercial Services, which suggests current franchisees are staying in the system rather than exiting early.

Zero disclosed lawsuits, zero franchisee‑initiated judgments or settlements, zero government penalties or orders, zero franchisor enforcement actions, and zero fraud cases — a very clean legal and regulatory record compared with peers, lowering potential legal distraction and costs for you.

Initial fees appear refundable on failure (the franchisor does not treat initial fees as non‑refundable) — uncommon in this sector (about 86% of peers keep initial fees), which reduces your upfront financial exposure if an opening fails.

Cons

Item 7 training maximum of $12,000 — well above typical for Home & Commercial Services, increasing your upfront cash requirement for training and related travel/attendance costs.

Lawsuits & Legal Risk

100

Excellent

The franchise reported no material legal proceedings.

Territory Protection

45/100

NORMAL

Grants a protected operating area excluding placement of other physical units. Franchisor retains rights to sell via e-commerce, retail, and alternative venues; to operate under different marks; to acquire and convert locations; and to develop nearby units absent a right of first refusal, with protection contingent on performance quotas.

Training & Support

80/100

NORMAL

The brand provides a robust 90-hour training curriculum designed to prepare four team members for launch through classroom and hands-on instruction. The program includes on-site launch assistance for operational readiness, with travel and living expenses paid by the franchisee and on-site services subject to additional fees.

Unit Growth Analysis

This franchise grew from 18 units in 2022 to 23 in 2023 (+27.8%), held at 23 in 2024 (0%), then rebounded to 28 in 2025 (+21.7%), showing an overall upward trajectory with a one-year plateau followed by renewed expansion. For investors, the strong 21.7% rebound after a flat year signals the brand can resume scaling—however, the 2024 pause suggests prior development or operational constraints that should be investigated before assuming consistently accelerating growth.

How Much Does It Cost to Open a ManageMowed Franchise?

Opening a ManageMowed franchise requires a total initial investment of $114,800 to $245,800, 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

$114,800

Franchise Fee

Real Estate

Equipment & Assets

Reserves

Training

Other

Maximum Investment

$245,800

Minimum Investment Breakdown

Franchise Fee$49,500

Real Estate$0

Equipment & Assets$7,000

Reserves$10,500

Training$3,500

Other$44,300

Maximum Investment Breakdown

Franchise Fee$49,500

Real Estate$0

Equipment & Assets$11,000

Reserves$50,000

Training$12,000

Other$123,300

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 ManageMowed Franchise Owners Make?

ManageMowed franchise locations reported average gross sales of $426,571 and median gross sales of $218,140 in 2025, based on financial performance data disclosed in Item 19 of the Franchise Disclosure Document.

Average Gross Sales:

$426,571

Median Gross Sales:

$218,140

High Gross Sales:

$1,430,177

Low Gross Sales:

$51,322

Sample Size:

Percent Attaining Average:

54.0%

Franchise vs Corporate Performance: Franchised units reported an average gross sales of 426,571 in 2024 versus company-operated units at 962,697, indicating company-operated locations outperformed franchised units on average.

Performance Variability Analysis: Systemwide franchised gross sales vary widely (range 51,322 to 1,430,177) with a median (218,140) well below the mean, suggesting a right-skewed distribution and substantial variability between lower- and higher-performing outlets.

Data Scope and Limitations: Data are unaudited and include allocations for multi-territory franchisees, and there is an apparent mismatch in reported counts (table shows 26 vs narrative 21), so results should be validated with franchisee records before relying on them.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to open a ManageMowed franchise?

The total initial investment for a ManageMowed franchise ranges from $114,800 to $245,800, according to the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document. This includes the franchise fee, real estate, equipment, training, and working capital.

What is the ManageMowed initial franchise fee?

The initial franchise fee for ManageMowed is $49,500, as stated in the 2025 FDD. This fee is paid upon signing the Franchise Agreement.

How much do ManageMowed franchise owners make?

ManageMowed franchise locations reported average gross sales of $426,571 and median gross sales of $218,140 in 2025, based on Item 19 of the Franchise Disclosure Document. Actual earnings vary by location, market, and operator experience.

Does ManageMowed have any franchise lawsuits or legal issues?

ManageMowed received a legal risk score of 100 out of 100 in the 2025 FDD analysis. The franchise reported no material legal proceedings.

Does ManageMowed offer exclusive franchise territories?

ManageMowed received a territory protection score of 45 out of 100. Grants a protected operating area excluding placement of other physical units.

What training does ManageMowed provide to new franchisees?

ManageMowed received a training and support score of 80 out of 100. The brand provides a robust 90-hour training curriculum designed to prepare four team members for launch through classroom and hands-on instruction.

How many ManageMowed franchise locations are there?

ManageMowed had 28 total locations as of the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document.

What type of business is ManageMowed?

ManageMowed is a franchise in the Home & Commercial Services category providing recurring commercial landscape maintenance.

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