Lawn Doctor
#58 Franchise 500| Lawn, tree, and shrub care; mosquito and tick control
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Lawn Doctor
Lawn, tree, and shrub care; mosquito and tick control
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About
Founded

1967

Franchising Since

1967 (52 Years)

Corporate Address

142 State Rte. 34
Holmdel, NJ 07733

CEO

Scott Frith

Parent Company

Lawn Doctor Inc.

Financial Requirements
Initial Investment ⓘ

$101,840 - $115,890

Net-worth Requirement ⓘ

$60,000

Liquid Cash Requirement ⓘ

$60,000

Ongoing Fees
Initial Franchise Fee ⓘ

$35,000 - $35,000

Ongoing Royalty Fee

10%

Ad Royalty Fee

10%

Financing Options

Lawn Doctor offers in-house financing to cover the following: franchise fee, startup costs, equipment, accounts receivable

Lawn Doctor has relationships with third-party sources which offer financing to cover the following: 
equipment, inventory, payroll

Veteran Incentives

$10,000 off franchise fee

Support Options
Ongoing Support

Purchasing Co-ops

Meetings/Conventions

Toll-Free Line

Grand Opening

Online Support

Field Operations

Proprietary Software

Franchisee Intranet Platform

Marketing Support

Ad Templates

Regional Advertising

Social media

SEO

Website development

Email marketing

Classroom Training:

76-81 hours

Absentee Ownership Allowed
Lawn Doctor is ranked #58 in the Franchise 500!
Bio
What started out in the back of a small hardware store in 1967 has grown to a nationwide chain of independently owned and operated offices. Caring for a total of more than 1 billion square feet of turf, Lawn Doctor franchisees provide all-season care including fertilization and weed and insect control.
Cost
Initial Investment: Low - $101,840 High - $115,890
Units
+5.8%+31 UNITS (1 Year) +11.6%+59 UNITS (3 Years)

Units (Locations)

Where Seeking Franchisees:

Franchisor is seeking new franchise units throughout the U.S.
Franchise Financing
Using 401(K)/IRA Funds
  • Tax Penalty-Free
  • Debt Free
  • Expert Guidance
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