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Lawn Doctor

Lawn Doctor Inc.

Company Information

142 State Route 34 Holmdel, New Jersey 07733

[email protected]

Lawn Doctor Inc. is a New Jersey corporation and operates under its own name and logos. Its principal business address is 142 State Route 34, Holmdel, New Jersey 07733-2092.

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Franchise Rating

Franchimp Summary Rating

6/10

Earning Transparency

7/10

Investment Accessibility

5/10

Summary of potential earnings

Average Gross Profit Per Unit

$638,195 / unit

Average Gross Profit During 2019
Franchise Type:

Maintenance Services

$256,015

Industry Low

$638,195

Industry High

Average Revenue Per Unit

$816,756 / unit

Average Revenue During 2020
Franchise Type:

Maintenance Services

$61,309

Industry Low

$5,553,367

Industry High

Franchise System Development

Year Units at Start of Year Units Opened Units Terminated Non-Renewals Re-Acquired by Franchisor Ceased Operations Units at End of Year

Distribution of Lawn Doctor Franchisee

Employee Contact Database

# Name Position Email Phone

Summary of Investment Costs

Upfront Franchise Fees

Minimum: $118,950 Maximum: $122,500

Upfront franchise fees are the one-time payments required to secure rights to operate under an established brand, typically ranging from $20,000 to $100,000+ depending on brand value.

These fees grant access to proprietary business systems, training programs, intellectual property rights, and often territorial exclusivity—essentially purchasing the blueprint for a proven business model.

While separate from ongoing royalties, investors should evaluate these fees against expected returns, comparing fee-to-earnings ratios across opportunities and assessing how effectively franchisors reinvest these funds into system improvements.

Total Investment Costs

Minimum: $133,475 Maximum: $149,027

Ongoing Fees

Ongoing franchise fees, typically structured as royalties ranging from 4-8% of gross sales, represent the continuous payments franchisees make to maintain brand affiliation and support services.

These recurring fees fund the franchisor's operational assistance, marketing initiatives, technology updates, and continued brand development—creating a partnership where the franchisor's revenue grows alongside the franchisee's success. In addition to royalties, franchisees often contribute to national advertising funds (usually 1-3% of sales) and may incur technology fees, supply chain markups, or renewal fees depending on the franchise agreement.

Investors should carefully analyze these ongoing costs within their financial projections, as they directly impact profit margins and cash flow throughout the entire franchise relationship.

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