U.S. Lawns

U.S. Lawns

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Commercial Services · Commercial Property Maintenance

Investment min
$113K
Total: $113K–$200K
Avg gross revenue
$1.5M
Unit-level, 2026
Franchise fee
$49K
Veteran discount available
Royalty
6%, 5%, 4%
Locations
195
Franchising since 1986

Description

What is U.S. Lawns?

Commercial-only landscaping and grounds maintenance for office buildings, retail centers, and HOAs

U.S. Lawns stands as a premier commercial landscaping franchise, delivering professional grounds care services to businesses nationwide since 1986. With a robust presence across the country, they've established themselves as trusted partners for property managers, building owners, and facility administrators seeking comprehensive landscape management solutions.

What sets U.S. Lawns apart is their commitment to commercial-only services, allowing them to specialize in the unique needs of business properties. Their service offering includes complete grounds maintenance, landscape enhancements, irrigation management, and snow and ice management in applicable regions. This focused approach has helped them develop specific expertise in maintaining commercial properties to the highest standards.

The franchise operates on a relationship-based business model, emphasizing consistent communication and customized service plans for each client. Their national network provides the resources and buying power of a large organization, while their local owners deliver personalized attention and intimate market knowledge. This combination results in superior service delivery and customer satisfaction, as evidenced by their long-standing client relationships and exceptional customer reviews.

For entrepreneurs, U.S. Lawns offers a proven business system backed by comprehensive training, ongoing support, and established operational procedures. Their commitment to excellence is reflected in their brand promise of maintaining properties to the highest professional standards while building lasting partnerships with commercial clients. Whether serving office complexes, retail centers, industrial parks, or multi-family properties, U.S. Lawns franchisees consistently deliver results that enhance property values and create lasting impressions.
  • B2B-focused model
  • Commercial property specialists
  • HOA and community grounds
  • Facility management clientele
  • Institutional and municipal accounts
  • Multi-property contract services

Location Analysis

Where U.S. Lawns wins

The brand's strongest regions are the Southeast U.S., South Central / Gulf Coast, and Mid-Atlantic. Top states include Florida, Texas, Georgia, North Carolina, and South Carolina. Orlando, FL is noted as the franchisor headquarters market. Franchises concentrate in Sun Belt metros where year-round growing seasons support continuous grounds-maintenance contracts, clustering around suburban commercial corridors, office and industrial parks, retail centers, and HOA-dense communities. Multiple independently owned territories often ring a single large metro rather than sitting in its urban core. Coverage is thinner in northern and Mountain West markets where seasonality compresses the maintenance calendar. Viability tracks commercial real estate values and property-management budgets rather than residential population or household income. Validate the density of multi-tenant commercial properties and grounds-care spending within any prospective territory.
Total Locations
195
Franchise units
195
Corporate locations
0
Avg. sq. footage

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Financial Analysis

The numbers behind U.S. Lawns

Avg gross revenue$1,500,018
Investment range$113,000 – $200,000
Investment midpoint$156,500
Brand fund2%
Royalty6%, 5%, 4%
Franchise fee$49,000
Min. net worth$150,000
Min. liquid capital$30,000

Veteran discount available

U.S. Lawns participates in a veteran discount program on the franchise fee. Ask your Franzy advisor or the brand for current eligibility and terms.

U.S. Lawns was founded in 1986 and operates 195 units. The initial investment ranges from $113,000 to $200,000, with a franchise fee of $49,000. Reported gross revenue is $1,500,018. The commercial property maintenance model requires capital for trucks, trailers, mowers, and equipment storage rather than retail build-out. Operations are conducted from a service yard or light-industrial facility without customer-facing frontage. The business-to-business revenue model depends on commercial property managers, facility managers, HOA boards, and owners of office parks, retail centers, and institutional campuses. The franchisee profile skews toward management- and sales-oriented operators rather than hands-on landscapers.
Did you know? U.S. Lawns is a commercial property maintenance franchise in the commercial services sector. The initial investment ranges from $113,000 to $200,000. The franchise fee is $49,000. The concept operates from a service yard or light-industrial facility rather than a retail storefront, requiring space for crews, vehicles, and equipment.

Financing partners

Vetted partners, tailored to franchisees

Your Franzy advisor can connect you with these partners later in the process — competitive rates, specialized in franchise financing.

FranFund

Lender

CRF USA

Nonprofit SBA lender; provides financing for franchise acquisitions, startups, and expansion.

Lender

First Bank of the Lake

Lender

Pension Pros

Lender

The model

How U.S. Lawns works

01
Ownership
Part-Time (Executive)

Owner stays in an executive role — sets strategy, hires a manager, and oversees crews. Typically 5–20 hr/wk after ramp; many keep their day job.

Full-Time

Owner runs the business as their primary job — leads the team day-to-day on the ground, 40+ hr/wk.

02
Revenue
Recurring revenueTransaction-basedBig-ticket salesService-basedProduct sales (retail)Hybrid model
03
Customer
B2B

Sells to businesses, contractors, or property owners.

B2C

Sells directly to consumers and homeowners.

Mixed

Serves both businesses and consumers.

FDD Item 7

Initial investment range

$113K–$200K
Most common
$113,000
Minimum
$156,500
Midpoint
$200,000
Maximum

The investment range midpoint (from range reported on Item 7) is $156,500 and financing can reduce cash-at-close by 80–90%.

FDD Item 19

Average gross sales

Avg
$1.24M
YOY change (2025 -> 2026)
+46%

According to Item 19 of the Franchise Disclosure Document, U.S. Lawns has an average gross revenue of $1.5M. (Note: This information is based on the latest FDD in our records. Please review the Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) and confirm this information directly with the brand. We make no claims of accuracy for the information presented.)

Over time

Franchise footprint

-1% YoY
208 units open as of 2026 FDD-2 in last 12 mo

2026 Franchise Disclosure

FDD documents

Below are items 2, 3, 4, 7, 11 and 19 for U.S. Lawns's 2026 FDD. The complete FDD is delivered to you directly by the franchisor, per the FTC Franchise Rule.

Estimated initial investment
FDD Item 7 · PDF
Financial performance representations
FDD Item 19 · PDF
Members-only items
Executive team
FDD Item 2 · PDF
Litigation
FDD Item 3 · PDF
Bankruptcy
FDD Item 4 · PDF
Franchisor assistance
FDD Item 11 · PDF
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Buyer FAQs

Frequently asked questions

The initial investment for a U.S. Lawns franchise typically ranges between $113,000.00 and $200,000.00. This includes the franchise fee, equipment, real estate, and other startup costs. To get a detailed breakdown and better understand the financial requirements, we recommend scheduling a call with the Franzy team. We'll walk you through the specifics and answer any questions you might have. For more detailed information, refer to the financial sections of the FDD.

Disclaimer. The information provided on this page is based on the latest Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) we have on record, which was issued in 2026. This information is for informational purposes only and is not intended to constitute legal, financial, or business advice. We make no guarantees or claims regarding the completeness or accuracy. Only the franchisor can confirm that the information is complete and accurate and we recommend consulting the franchisor directly for the most recent FDD and regarding any questions that you may have about the information provided.

U.S. Lawns
U.S. Lawns
$1.5M avg revenue · 195+ US franchises