Spring-Green^®

Home & Commercial Services • Year: 2025

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What Is Spring-Green?

Spring-Green is a franchise that offers professional lawn care, pest control, and related services to residences and businesses under the Spring-Green marks and operating System. Its principal customers are homeowners, although commercial properties such as industrial parks, office buildings, and apartment complexes may also use the services; the core service bundle is lawn care, pest control, and related services.

Spring-Green Franchise: Pros and Cons

The franchisor shows zero terminations, non‑renewals, signed‑but‑not‑open units and disclosed lawsuits, and even refunds initial franchise fees (unusual versus 86% of peers), indicating unusually low dispute risk. However, it operates 30 company‑owned units—well above typical in Home & Commercial Services—so candidates should probe growth and expansion plans.

Pros

Zero franchise terminations, non‑renewals, signed-but-not-open units and disclosed lawsuits (all zero) — far cleaner than what's common in this sector, pointing to low system friction and fewer dispute risks than most peers.

A territory protection score of 63 is well above typical for Home & Commercial Services, giving you stronger local exclusivity than most franchisors in this space.

Initial franchise fees are refundable on failure, which is unusual (about 86% of peers keep these fees non‑refundable) and meaningfully lowers your upfront downside if the deal falls apart.

Cons

Having 30 company‑owned units is well above typical for Home & Commercial Services; a high proportion of corporate‑run locations warrants digging into the franchisor’s growth strategy and commitment to expanding the franchise network.

Lawsuits & Legal Risk

100

Excellent

The franchise reported no material legal proceedings.

Territory Protection

63/100

Excellent

Grants a protected operating area where the franchisor will not place other physical units. The franchisor retains rights to sell via e-commerce and retail channels, deploy alternative trademarks, and develop units in the surrounding market; site-specific rights include the franchisee's ability to relocate, with market density and performance contingencies guiding expansion.

Training & Support

78/100

NORMAL

Spring-Green provides a robust 125-hour training curriculum designed to prepare two staff members for launch. The program includes on-site launch support for operational readiness; franchisees are responsible for travel and living expenses, and on-site assistance may involve additional fees.

How Much Does It Cost to Open a Spring-Green Franchise?

Opening a Spring-Green franchise requires a total initial investment of $117,543 to $134,342, 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

$117,543

Franchise Fee

Real Estate

Equipment & Assets

Reserves

Training

Other

Maximum Investment

$134,342

Minimum Investment Breakdown

Franchise Fee$45,000

Real Estate$0

Equipment & Assets$11,512

Reserves$7,981

Training$0

Other$53,050

Maximum Investment Breakdown

Franchise Fee$45,000

Real Estate$0

Equipment & Assets$11,912

Reserves$10,927

Training$1,835

Other$64,668

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 Spring-Green Franchise Owners Make?

Spring-Green franchise locations reported average gross sales of $1,093,544 and median gross sales of $886,680 in 2025, based on financial performance data disclosed in Item 19 of the Franchise Disclosure Document.

Average Gross Sales:

$1,093,544

Median Gross Sales:

$886,680

High Gross Sales:

$4,979,139

Low Gross Sales:

$167,570

Sample Size:

Percent Attaining Average:

39.0%

Franchise vs Corporate Performance: Only franchised business data is presented in Item 19; average gross sales per franchised business in 2024 was 1,093,544, with a median of 886,680, and no corporate/company-owned dollar-level P&L comparators are provided.

Performance Variability Analysis: Gross sales among franchised businesses varied widely in 2024, ranging from 167,570 to 4,979,139, and only 28 of 71 (about 39%) met or exceeded the average, indicating substantial dispersion in outcomes across franchisees.

Data Scope and Limitations: The dataset covers 71 franchised businesses for 2024 but excludes some franchisees for insufficient information and reports expense categories as percentages rather than dollar amounts, limiting dollar-based profitability analysis.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to open a Spring-Green franchise?

The total initial investment for a Spring-Green franchise ranges from $117,543 to $134,342, according to the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document. This includes the franchise fee, real estate, equipment, training, and working capital.

What is the Spring-Green initial franchise fee?

The initial franchise fee for Spring-Green is $45,000, as stated in the 2025 FDD. This fee is paid upon signing the Franchise Agreement.

How much do Spring-Green franchise owners make?

Spring-Green franchise locations reported average gross sales of $1,093,544 and median gross sales of $886,680 in 2025, based on Item 19 of the Franchise Disclosure Document. Actual earnings vary by location, market, and operator experience.

Does Spring-Green have any franchise lawsuits or legal issues?

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

Does Spring-Green offer exclusive franchise territories?

Spring-Green received a territory protection score of 63 out of 100. Grants a protected operating area where the franchisor will not place other physical units.

What training does Spring-Green provide to new franchisees?

Spring-Green received a training and support score of 78 out of 100. Spring-Green provides a robust 125-hour training curriculum designed to prepare two staff members for launch.

How many Spring-Green franchise locations are there?

Spring-Green had 156 total locations as of the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document.

What type of business is Spring-Green?

Spring-Green is a franchise that offers professional lawn care, pest control, and related services to residences and businesses under the Spring-Green marks and operating System.

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