1-800-STRIPER
1-800-STRIPER provides parking lot striping and related pavement-marking services, with approved options such as sealcoating and asphalt repair. Franchisees operate from an approved truck and a home or leased office.
Franchise overview by FranRelay
Lawn Doctor
Lawn Doctor provides lawn treatments, seeding, and vegetation care at homeowners’ and commercial customers’ properties. Franchisees run a mobile service business that also offers holiday lighting and décor under the Holiday Lighting Heroes name.
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Investment and fees
What it costs to open and operate
Upfront investment
Total initial investment
$135,820 – $163,902
USD estimate includes the fee, pre-opening costs and three months’ funds. Vehicle lease covers month one; funds cover months two and three. Leasing or buying a spray truck recommended for some climates may require 0% to 15% of its cost down, based on credit (high estimate: about $15,000).
Initial franchise fee
$114,950 – $118,000
Normally counted within the total above, not added on top — confirm in the source.
Qualified veteran, minority, Green Industry, or first responder candidates receive 10% off the $50,000 license portion; discounts cannot be combined. Qualified system employees with five years of experience receive a $10,000 reduction.
Selected fees
Royalty10% of Net Revenues, payable weekly
Net Revenues are customer receipts plus other business revenue, excluding customer taxes, refunds, and adjustments. Business must stay within your territory; outside-territory revenue carries an additional 15% royalty.
Advertising contributionNational and regional funds: combined cap of 5% of Net Revenues, payable weekly
For 2026, national contributions per territory are 2% of Net Revenues if 2025 revenue was below $175,000, or about $106 weekly ($5,500 annually) if above. National contributions are waived for the first partial and first full calendar years. Regional funds charge 5%, adjusted for national payments. Contributions credit toward territory spending.
Local marketingLawn care: greater of $30,000 or 10% of Net Revenues per calendar year
Starts the calendar year after signing. Fund contributions count toward spending; unspent shortfalls are payable to LDI within 60 days after year-end. Holiday marketing is separate: from the second full operating year, pay LDI the greater of $6,000 or 5% of prior-year holiday-service Net Revenues annually, even without offering the service.
These are selected fees, not the complete fee schedule. Review the full FDD for all fees and conditions.
Figures are as disclosed for the period shown; unknown or undisclosed items are labelled, never shown as $0. No earnings, profit or payback figures are shown. Revenue is not profit.
Ownership and support
What owning this franchise involves
Your role
Run a service business that combines lawn assessment, field treatments, equipment upkeep, and customer marketing.
- Owner involvement
- Owners must devote full time, energy, and attention to the business.
- Main responsibilities
- Assess lawn needs, apply treatments and seed, market services, and maintain equipment.
- Manager requirements
- An on-premises supervisor must complete LDI training and agree to protect confidential information.
Free consultation
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Disclosure document
The fees above are a short selection. Check the full FDD for all fees and terms before making a decision.
LAWN DOCTOR INC, Franchise Disclosure Document. Issuance date of this Franchise Disclosure Document: April 28, 2026.
An introduction is not a statement that territory is available or that you will be accepted.