U.S. Lawns franchise
U.S. Lawns provides landscape maintenance for commercial properties such as office parks, retail centers and homeowner associations, rather than individual homes. At the end of 2025 there were 208 U.S. Lawns locations in the US, all franchised.
- Cost to open
- $113K–$200K
- Franchise fee
- $49,000
- Royalty
- Up to 6%
- Locations, 2025
- 208−1 in 3 yrs
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Company snapshot
- Franchising since
- 1986
- Franchisor based in
- Orlando, Florida
- Time to open
- 30 to 60 days after signing
- Agreement length
- 10 years
- Territory
- Protected territory
- Financing
- None offered
From U.S. Lawns, Inc’s 2026 filing.
How much a U.S. Lawns franchise costs
Opening a U.S. Lawns standard franchise costs an estimated $113,000 to $200,000. That covers the franchise fee and everything else needed to open, through the first months of working capital.
| Conversion franchise | $71,500 to $150,000 |
|---|
Source: U.S. Lawns, Inc, 2026 filing, page 22
U.S. Lawns franchise fee
The franchise fee is $49,000, for a standard franchise ($44,000 for veterans, $39,000 for a conversion). You pay it when you sign the franchise agreement.
Source: U.S. Lawns, Inc, 2026 filing, page 14
Royalty and ongoing fees
| Royalty | A sliding royalty on monthly gross billings: 6% up to $62,500, then 5% on the next band and lower above that, with a monthly minimum after the first year. |
|---|---|
| Brand or marketing fund | 2% of gross sales |
Source: U.S. Lawns, Inc, 2026 filing, page 15
Sales and earnings
Shares figures U.S. Lawns publishes sales or earnings figures for its locations: it reports 2025 results for franchised territories open the full year. The full tables, with notes on which locations are counted, are in its filing.
Source: U.S. Lawns, Inc, 2026 filing, page 44
Locations opened and closed
| Year | Franchised | Company-owned | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 208 (−1) | 0 | 6 |
| 2024 | 210 (+2) | 0 | 14 |
| 2025 | 208 (−2) | 0 | 16 |
Closed or left counts terminations, non-renewals, locations bought back by the franchisor and locations that stopped operating.
Source: U.S. Lawns, Inc, 2026 filing, page 52
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U.S. Lawns franchise questions
How long does it take to open a U.S. Lawns?
30 to 60 days after signing, according to U.S. Lawns's 2026 filing. Finding a site, permits and build-out are what usually stretch it.
Does U.S. Lawns help with financing?
No. U.S. Lawns does not offer financing or guarantee loans or leases, so buyers arrange their own, usually a bank or SBA loan.
Do U.S. Lawns franchisees get a protected territory?
Yes. U.S. Lawns assigns a protected territory where it won't open or license another location while you meet the agreement's terms.
How long is a U.S. Lawns franchise agreement?
The initial term is 10 years. Renewal is usually possible if you're in good standing, often for a fee and a remodel.
Is U.S. Lawns growing or shrinking?
Over the last 3 years 35 franchised locations opened and 36 closed or left, a net change of −0.5%.
Does U.S. Lawns say how much franchisees make?
Yes: it reports 2025 results for franchised territories open the full year. Your results can differ; the filing explains which locations are counted.
Where is U.S. Lawns based?
U.S. Lawns, Inc is based in Orlando, Florida and the brand has sold franchises since 1986.