Franchise overview by FranRelay
THE GROUNDS GUYS
THE GROUNDS GUYS provides landscaping and property maintenance for residential, commercial and municipal customers. Franchisees operate a grounds-care business offering turf care, irrigation, hardscaping, snow and ice services, and related work.
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Investment and fees
What it costs to open and operate
Upfront investment
Total initial investment
$107,650 – $252,850
USD. Includes the $43,750 minimum franchise fee, $1,250 software enrollment per license and an estimated 12-month operating allowance. Excludes extra-territory fees and snow equipment. Existing assets and premises affect costs; see the startup-budget questions below.
Initial franchise fee
$43,750
Normally counted within the total above, not added on top — confirm in the source.
USD. Minimum fee for territory up to 125,000 population, due in full at signing and nonrefundable. Territory above that adds $350 per 1,000 population, prorated for smaller increments. Discounts may apply; only eligible rural or VetFran pricing can reduce the fee below the minimum.
Selected fees
RoyaltyStandard: 5% to 6% of weekly Gross Sales, subject to minimums
Fees begin at signing. Standard minimums start in week 79: April-November, $175/week through week 104, $262.50 in weeks 105-156, then $350; December-March, $90, $135 and $180 for those periods. The franchisor may end seasonal differences. See the royalty FAQ for sales-based rates.
Advertising contributionBrand fund: 2% of weekly Gross Sales; roll-in minimums apply
The brand-fund fee is separate from local spending. For an existing business merged into the franchise, pay the greater of 2% of weekly Gross Sales or 2% of the prior-calendar-year annual Gross Sales of services rolled into the franchise, divided by 52. Contributions do not guarantee spending in your area.
Local marketingAt least $25,000/year in Years 1 and 2; later minimum spending may be imposed
Spend $15,000 in high season in each of Years 1 and 2. After the initial period, the franchisor may require the greater of $20,000/year or 5% of prior-calendar-year Gross Sales. If a local marketing group is designated, participation is required, with contributions up to 3% of Gross Sales. Approved group spending counts toward the local minimum, but that minimum does not cap group contributions.
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
You oversee customer work and employees in a property-maintenance business.
- Owner involvement
- Individuals supervise directly; entities use a trained on-site owner, unless the franchisor consents otherwise.
- Main responsibilities
- Hire and train workers, deliver approved services, and obtain the licenses and permits needed for your work.
- Manager requirements
- With franchisor consent, a trained manager may supervise directly and need not own equity.
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.
THE GROUNDS GUYS SPV LLC, Franchise Disclosure Document. Issuance Date: April 1, 2026.
An introduction is not a statement that territory is available or that you will be accepted.