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 an unusually clean track record-0 outlet terminations, 0 non‑renewals, 0 reacquired outlets, and 0 disclosed lawsuits, judgments, fraud allegations, or government penalties-and even refunds initial franchise fees on failure (86% of peers keep fees non‑refundable). The main risk is that no cons were disclosed, which could reflect incomplete disclosure rather than absence of problems.

Pros

0 outlet terminations, 0 non‑renewals, and 0 reacquired outlets - all bottom 5% for Home & Commercial Services - which indicates operators are staying in the system and helps preserve territory value and operational continuity.

0 total disclosed lawsuits, 0 franchisee‑initiated judgments or settlements, 0 cases alleging fraud, and 0 government penalties - well below industry norms - signaling a clean legal and regulatory record that lowers litigation risk and related costs.

Initial franchise fees are refundable on failure (unusual: ~86% of peers keep fees non‑refundable) - this reduces your upfront financial risk and preserves cash if the deal doesn't close.

Cons

Lawsuits & Legal Risk

100

Excellent

ManageMowed reported no material legal proceedings,

Territory Protection

35/100

NORMAL

ManageMowed grants a site-specific, protected territory (contiguous zip-code regions sized for 4,000–6,000 commercial properties) that is not an exclusive franchise right and is contingent on meeting annual performance quotas. The franchisor retains rights to sell via e-commerce and other alternative channels and to develop additional units in the surrounding market.

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.

Franchisee Stability

53/100

NORMAL

ManageMowed receives a Normal Stability Score. Three-year turnover of 8.62% sits above the typical Home & Commercial Services franchise (around 6%) and is closer to the high end of that industry range than to the lowest-churn peers. Out of 5 total exits across the three reported years, ceased operations dominated with 4, alongside 1 termination, no non-renewals, and no franchisor buybacks.

The dominance of ceased operations suggests location-level economics: operators chose to close underperforming locations rather than exits driven by franchisor enforcement. Probe unit-level economics and local market selection. Ask where the closures occurred and whether they were clustered in particular regions or operating models. Ask about lease and seasonality risks, and seek recovery examples from the franchisor and current operators. This is built on a compact track record (roughly 58 franchisees averaged across three years); continued retention as the system grows would solidify the picture. For prospective franchisees, retention is in line with industry peers.

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 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%

Audit Status:

Unaudited

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

Is ManageMowed a good franchise to own?

Whether ManageMowed is a good franchise depends on your goals, experience, and local market. Key factors from the 2025 FDD: ManageMowed operates 28 locations, received a legal risk score of 100/100, a training and support score of 80/100. 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.

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

Break-even timelines for ManageMowed 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 ManageMowed a franchise or a corporate-owned business?

As of the 2025 FDD, ManageMowed operates 23 franchised locations and 5 company-owned locations. Franchise opportunities are available through the franchisor's disclosure process.

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