7/10

Franchimp Summary Rating

6 /10
Lower than 45% of peers

Franchise Summary

Description
As a franchisee you will provide commercial, residential and municipal property maintenance, landscaping and hardscaping services; snow and ice maintenance services; trash and debris removal; arboriculture services; lawn renovation; residential, commercial and municipal turf care services; and other related services and products.
Company Background
The Grounds Guys is a well-established franchise company that provides commercial, residential and municipal property maintenance, landscaping and hardscaping services; snow and ice removal; trash and debris removal; arboriculture services; lawn renovation; residential, commercial and municipal turf care.
Franchise Opportunity
Maintaining a beautiful property can be a lot of work, and it's hard to know where to start. It's easy to feel overwhelmed when you're trying to take care of a property on your own. Between all the different services that need to be performed, it's hard to know where to start or what order to do them in. The Grounds Guys can help. We offer comprehensive commercial, residential, and municipal property maintenance services that will take care of everything for you - from lawn care and landscaping to trash removal and snow removal. Let us help you take the hassle out of property maintenance so you can focus on what's important.
Corporate Structure
The Ground Guys LLC was formed in the State of Texas on February 25, 2010. They maintain their principal place of business at 1010-1020 North University Parks Drive, Waco, Texas 76707. They are a wholly-owned subsidiary of Dwyer Franchising LLC.
Investment and Franchisee Fees
The total investment necessary to begin operation of The Grounds Guys® franchise ranges from $72,490 to $205,090 not including real estate costs. This includes $29,940 that must be paid to the franchisor. For additional territory (beyond the minimum 100,000) we charge $285 per 1,000 population.
Royalties and Marketing Fees

Royalties : 5.0% - 6.0% of revenue

Earnings Transparency

7 /10
This Franchise discloses slightly more information about the financial performance of their franchisees compared to other franchises in the same industry

Why do some franchises disclose more than others?
There are many reasons why a brand may choose to not include item 19 on their FDD: they could be a newer franchise, they may be in a unique industry that is not super profitable or well-known yet

Financial Performance of "Standard" Units

Average Revenue Per Unit

Compared vs. Landscaping & Lawn Care Industry

$981,498 / unit

Franchise Type: Standard

Average Revenue During 2022

$981,498
$981,498
Industry Low
$2,160,808
Industry High

Employee Contact Database

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Distribution of The Grounds Guys Franchisees

The Grounds Guys Franchise System Development in 2022

FAQ

How much investment do I need to start my own The Grounds Guys business?
Franchisees typically require at least $74,570 to $224,770 investment to get their The Grounds Guys business started
What are the initial franchise fees for The Grounds Guys?
Franchisees typically need to pay at least $36,920 in fees directly to The Grounds Guys in order to earn the right to launch their business
How much money can I make with a The Grounds Guys franchise? What are the average revenues for a typical The Grounds Guys business?
We estimate that the average revenue of an individual The Grounds Guys unit is approximately $981,498. We based this on Item 19 in franchise disclosure document
How long do I need to commit to running a The Grounds Guys unit? What is my contractual commitment?
The Grounds Guys franchisees are typically required to sign up to a 10 year contract initially. The renewal length is 10 years. You can of course exit early but don’t expect to get any refund!

Accessibility

6 /10
The Franchisor's investment costs ranges from $125,800 to $159,500 which is Much Lower than the $0 to $0 average in the Landscaping & Lawn Care industry
What determines the investment cost?
Item 7 of the Franchise Disclosure Document lays out the full list of initial investment costs, including the fee payable to the franchisor, security deposits, equipment, professional fees etc

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