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Buy a Lawn Squad Franchise

Lawn Squad is a lawn treatment franchise within the Authority Brands portfolio, one of the largest home-service franchise organizations in North America. The brand traces its roots to Weed Pro, a lawn care business founded in Ohio in 2001. After joining Authority Brands and rebranding as Lawn Squad, the concept has expanded to franchise territories across the US.

The model focuses on lawn health and treatment rather than traditional maintenance. Franchisees deliver fertilization, weed control, aeration and overseeding, insect and grub control, flea and tick treatment, tree and shrub care, and perimeter pest spray to residential homeowners and commercial properties. The treatment-focused approach complements rather than competes with landscaping businesses, and the brand actively recruits current landscapers looking to add recurring service programs.

Operations are territory-based and mobile, with no commercial premises required. The business runs on a recurring service model, supported by a centralized national call center that handles estimates, scheduling, payments, and customer inquiries. Real Green software powers workflow management and scheduling across the system.

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Why buy a Lawn Squad Franchise?

Choosing to buy a Lawn Squad franchise means entering a recurring-revenue service category with a low-overhead, territory-based model. The home-based and mobile structure eliminates commercial rent; the national call center handles administrative tasks, freeing owners to focus on service delivery and local growth.

The Authority Brands network provides meaningful backing for a growing franchise: franchisees access centralized marketing support, technology infrastructure through Real Green, and the combined experience of a multi-brand home services organization. For operators already in lawn care or landscaping, Lawn Squad offers a structured way to add treatment services alongside existing programs, with the brand’s system handling scheduling and customer management.

Lawn Squad Franchise Costs & Information

Based on 2025 data reported in the 2026 FDD

  • Brand Profile

    • Year Founded

      2001

    • Franchising Since

      2023

    • New Startup Cost

      $93,930 – $132,766

    • Avg. Resale Price

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  • Franchise Fees

    • Initial franchise Fee

      $45,000

      for new territories

    • Transfer Fee

      $10,000

      plus broker/referral fee if franchisor-sourced buyer

    • Royalty Fee

      7%

      of Gross Revenue

    • Marketing Fee

      2%

      of Gross Revenue

  • Unit Performance

    • Total Units *

      28

    • New Units Opened *

      12

    • Units Transferred *

      2

    • Avg. Unit revenue *

      $199,901

    * Based on 2025 data reported in the 2026 FDD

Lawn Squad – Additional  Information

  1. Training & Support

    Lawn Squad initial training covers 38 hours of classroom instruction and 24 hours of on-the-job sessions, addressing lawn care techniques, marketing, and sales. The franchisor assists owners in obtaining any required certifications. Ongoing support includes access to dedicated customer retention and cost control teams. Franchisees use Real Green to manage workflow, scheduling, and performance. A national call center handles estimates, scheduling, and customer payments, reducing day-to-day administrative work. Buyers of a Lawn Squad resale should confirm what training and Real Green system access transfers with incoming ownership.

  2. Ideal Owner

    The ideal Lawn Squad franchisee is comfortable outdoors and building relationships with residential and commercial customers; prior industry experience is helpful but not required. Owners should be sales-oriented, since growing a recurring customer base through local outreach is central to the model. The business suits hands-on operators who prefer direct customer engagement over office management: the national call center and Real Green platform handle most administrative tasks. Existing landscapers or lawn care operators looking to add a structured recurring treatment program represent a natural fit.

  3. Recognition & Awards

    Lawn Squad operates as a newer franchise concept within the Authority Brands portfolio. Authority Brands as a whole has received recognition including Franchise Times Top 200 and Forbes Best Franchises in America listings. As an emerging brand, Lawn Squad has built its reputation through a differentiated treatment-focused model and technology-driven operations rather than a lengthy award track record. For resale buyers, brand-level recognition should be weighed alongside the local standing of the specific territory: customer reviews, recurring service retention, and community visibility are the most direct indicators of unit-level strength.

  4. Industry / Market

    The US landscaping services industry, which includes professional lawn care and treatment, reached $188.8 billion in 2025 according to IBISWorld. Demand is driven by homeowner interest in property values, aging housing stock, and a preference for professional treatment over DIY approaches. Fertilization, weed control, and pest programs are typically sold as multi-visit seasonal contracts, supporting recurring revenue streams. The category has shown resilience across economic cycles. For resale buyers, the density and retention rate of the existing customer base within the territory are the key demand indicators to evaluate.

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