Lawn Doctor franchise
Lawn Doctor treats residential and commercial lawns for weeds, insects and fertilizing, and adds mosquito and pest control and holiday lighting. It is a mobile business run from trucks, using its own spreading equipment. At the end of 2025 there were 675 Lawn Doctor locations in the US, 672 franchised and 3 company-owned.
- Cost to open
- $136K–$164K
- Franchise fee
- $115K–$118K
- Royalty
- 10%
- Locations, 2025
- 675+48 in 3 yrs
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Company snapshot
- Franchising since
- 1967
- Franchisor based in
- Holmdel, New Jersey
- Territory
- Protected territory, at least 10,000 single-family homes
- Financing
- Some financing offered
From Lawn Doctor, Inc’s 2026 filing.
How much a Lawn Doctor franchise costs
Opening one Lawn Doctor franchise costs an estimated $135,820 to $163,902. That covers the franchise fee and everything else needed to open, through the first months of working capital.
Source: Lawn Doctor, Inc, 2026 filing, page 21
Lawn Doctor franchise fee
The franchise fee is $114,950 to $118,000, covering a $50,000 licence fee, a $61,600 training, supply and support fee and equipment lease deposits. You pay it when you sign the franchise agreement.
Source: Lawn Doctor, Inc, 2026 filing, page 13
Royalty and ongoing fees
| Royalty | A royalty and service fee of 10% of net revenues, paid weekly. |
|---|---|
| Brand or marketing fund | 5% of gross sales |
Source: Lawn Doctor, Inc, 2026 filing, page 14
Sales and earnings
Shares figures Lawn Doctor publishes sales or earnings figures for its locations: it reports net revenues for businesses with at least two full years in operation. The full tables, with notes on which locations are counted, are in its filing.
Source: Lawn Doctor, Inc, 2026 filing, page 50
Locations opened and closed
| Year | Franchised | Company-owned | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 630 (+6) | 0 | 11 |
| 2024 | 653 (+23) | 0 | 1 |
| 2025 | 672 (+19) | 3 | 8 |
Closed or left counts terminations, non-renewals, locations bought back by the franchisor and locations that stopped operating.
Source: Lawn Doctor, Inc, 2026 filing, page 55
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Lawn Doctor franchise questions
Does Lawn Doctor help with financing?
Yes, in some cases. Lawn Doctor may finance part of the cost, such as the franchise fee, for qualified buyers; terms are in its filing.
Do Lawn Doctor franchisees get a protected territory?
Yes. Lawn Doctor assigns a protected territory (at least 10,000 single-family homes) where it won't open or license another location while you meet the agreement's terms.
Is Lawn Doctor growing or shrinking?
Over the last 3 years 66 franchised locations opened and 20 closed or left, a net change of +7.7%.
Does Lawn Doctor say how much franchisees make?
Yes: it reports net revenues for businesses with at least two full years in operation. Your results can differ; the filing explains which locations are counted.
Where is Lawn Doctor based?
Lawn Doctor, Inc is based in Holmdel, New Jersey and the brand has sold franchises since 1967.