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.
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MONSTER TREE SERVICE
MONSTER TREE SERVICE provides tree removal, pruning, land clearing, stump grinding, and plant healthcare for homeowners and businesses. Franchisees run a territory-based service operation with vehicles, specialized equipment, and field crews.
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Investment and fees
What it costs to open and operate
Upfront investment
Total initial investment
$335,040 – $489,775
USD estimate based on 2025 data for one standard territory and a home office. Includes the undiscounted franchise fee. Equipment assumes financing, a 20% deposit, and three months of payments. Includes 12 months of operating funds, excluding owner salary or draw.
Initial franchise fee
$49,500
Normally counted within the total above, not added on top — confirm in the source.
USD base fee for up to 80,000 single-family dwelling units, meaning homes designed for one family. Larger territories may add $0.25 per additional unit. Nonrefundable and due at signing unless financing is approved. The investment estimate applies no discount or additional population fee.
Selected fees
RoyaltyWeekly: 6.5% to 3.5% of Gross Revenue by calendar-year tier, subject to minimums
Progressive rates: 6.5% on the first $1 million, 5% on the next $1 million, 4.25% on the next $1 million, then 3.5%. Tiers reset annually. Weekly billing compares year-to-date percentage royalties with year-to-date minimums and deducts royalties already collected.
Advertising contribution1% of Gross Revenue, paid weekly; may rise to 2% on 30 days' notice
Separate from local spending and opening marketing. Brand Fund spending need not directly benefit your business or match your contributions.
Local marketingGreater of $2,000 or 5% of Gross Revenue per month, on a rolling 12-month average
The $350 monthly website fee counts toward spending and can increase 10% on reasonable notice. After 36 months from opening, spending is waived if Gross Revenue exceeds the Minimum Performance Requirement, except website management and SEO fees. Spending can be reinstated if performance requirements are missed. Local advertising needs approval.
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
A designated Key Person leads daily operations and can make binding decisions for the business.
- Owner involvement
- An owner must be the trained, on-site Key Person unless a non-owner General Manager is approved.
- Main responsibilities
- Running the business includes sales, crew coordination, customer service, scheduling, and billing.
- Manager requirements
- An approved General Manager must complete initial training and work at your business office.
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.
MONSTER FRANCHISING SPE LLC, Franchise Disclosure Document. not extracted; inspect cover.
An introduction is not a statement that territory is available or that you will be accepted.