Weed Man franchise
Weed Man is a lawn care brand offering fertilizing, weed control, aeration and mosquito and perimeter pest control for homes and businesses. At the end of 2025 there were 121 Weed Man locations in the US, all franchised.
- Cost to open
- $81K–$109K
- Franchise fee
- $30K–$50K
- Royalty
- 7%
- Locations, 2025
- 121
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Company snapshot
- Franchising since
- 1976
- Territory
- Protected territory
- Financing
- Some financing offered
From Turf Holdings Inc’s 2026 filing.
How much a Weed Man franchise costs
Opening one Weed Man franchise costs an estimated $81,150 to $109,400. That covers the franchise fee and everything else needed to open, through the first months of working capital.
Source: Turf Holdings Inc, 2026 filing, page 20
Weed Man franchise fee
The franchise fee is $30,000 to $50,000, $30,000 for a single territory of up to 150,000 people, $50,000 for two territories. You pay it when you sign the franchise agreement.
Source: Turf Holdings Inc, 2026 filing, page 14
Royalty and ongoing fees
| Royalty | 7% of net sales, with a yearly minimum of $7,389.18 per territory, paid monthly. |
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Source: Turf Holdings Inc, 2026 filing, page 15
Sales and earnings
Shares figures Weed Man publishes sales or earnings figures for its locations: 149 franchised locations open all of 2025 averaged $2,042,514 in gross sales (median $1,693,230). The full tables, with notes on which locations are counted, are in its filing.
Source: Turf Holdings Inc, 2026 filing, page 45
Locations opened and closed
| Year | Franchised | Company-owned |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 121 (+4) | 0 |
| 2025 | 121 (0) | 0 |
Closed or left counts terminations, non-renewals, locations bought back by the franchisor and locations that stopped operating. From 2024 Weed Man counts franchise agreements rather than locations, so only 2024 and 2025 are shown.
Source: Turf Holdings Inc, 2026 filing, page 47
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Weed Man franchise questions
Does Weed Man help with financing?
Yes, in some cases. Weed Man may finance part of the cost, such as the franchise fee, for qualified buyers; terms are in its filing.
Do Weed Man franchisees get a protected territory?
Yes. Weed Man assigns a protected territory where it won't open or license another location while you meet the agreement's terms.
Does Weed Man say how much franchisees make?
Yes: 149 franchised locations open all of 2025 averaged $2,042,514 in gross sales (median $1,693,230). Your results can differ; the filing explains which locations are counted.
Where is Weed Man based?
Weed Man has sold franchises since 1976.