About ManageMowed Franchise
ManageMowed is a lawn care and property maintenance franchise that has been franchising since 2019.
The brand provides residential and commercial lawn mowing, landscaping, and property maintenance services through a technology driven business model that emphasizes efficient scheduling, customer communication, and quality control.
The franchise fee is $49,500.
ManageMowed Franchise Cost & Fees
Minimum Investment
$81K
Average Investment
$99K
Maximum Investment
$118K
| Fee Type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Initial Franchise Fee | $49,500 | One-time payment upon signing |
| Royalty Fee | 8% of first $400,000 of Gross Sales, then 7% up to $750,000, then 6% above $750,000 of gross sales | Ongoing; paid monthly |
| Marketing/Ad Fund | 2% of Gross Sales, up to $10,000 per year (Brand Fund Contribution) + Currently, at least 2% of annual Gross Sales (Local Marketing Expenditures) + Currently, 0% of Gross Sales (Cooperative Contributions). Total marketing contributions and expenditures will not exceed 5% of Gross Sales. | National brand fund |
| Total Investment Range | $80,700 – $118,000 | Includes build-out, inventory, working capital |
The investment range of $81K–$118K reflects variability in build-out costs, store size, lease terms, and market. The combined royalty (8% of first $400,000 of Gross Sales, then 7% up to $750,000, then 6% above $750,000) and marketing fee (2% of Gross Sales, up to $10,000 per year (Brand Fund Contribution) + Currently, at least 2% of annual Gross Sales (Local Marketing Expenditures) + Currently, 0% of Gross Sales (Cooperative Contributions). Total marketing contributions and expenditures will not exceed 5% of Gross Sales.) are ongoing costs paid as a percentage of gross sales.
Investment Breakdown (Item 7)
| Item | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Initial Franchise Fee2 | $49,500 | $49,500 |
| Vehicles and Vehicle Wraps3 | $3,000 | $4,000 |
| Office Furniture4 | $0 | $1,000 |
| Computers, Software and Telecommunication5 | $500 | $2,000 |
| Training and Pre-Opening Labor and Expenses6 | $3,000 | $5,000 |
| Transfer Training Fee7 | $0 | $5,000 |
| Opening Supplies8 | $2,500 | $3,000 |
| Market Introduction9 | $13,000 | $15,000 |
| Professional Fees10 | $500 | $2,500 |
| Licenses and Permits11 | $200 | $1,000 |
| Additional Funds (3 Months)12 | $8,500 | $30,000 |
| Total13 | $80,700 | $118,000 |
Additional Fees (Item 6)
| Fee Type | Amount |
|---|---|
| Transfer Fee | 25% of our then current Initial Franchise Fee or greater amount that is necessary to reimburse us for our costs to review the transfer application, plus any third party broker or consultant fees due in connection with the transfer |
| Renewal Fee | 25% of our then-current Initial Franchise Fee |
| Technology Fee | Microsoft Office 365 ($10 for basic / $20 for standard), FranConnect ($50/month), Dialpad ($18 per user). Additional technology systems or software programs may incur reasonable installation and license fees. |
| Audit Fee | Actual cost of audit, including travel, lodging, wages and reasonable accounting and legal costs |
| Collection Costs and Expenses | Amount incurred |
| Convention Registration | Up to $1,500 per attendee |
| Customer Complaints | Our reasonable costs and expenses |
| Early Termination Damages | Amount of the average weekly Royalty Fees and Brand Fund contributions that you owed for the 52-week period prior to termination, multiplied by the lesser of 104 weeks or the number of weeks remaining in the term of the Franchise Agreement. |
| Enforcement Expenses | Reasonable cost of our attorneys’ fees and expenses |
| Indemnification | Will vary under circumstances |
| Interest | 1.5% per month or the maximum rate permitted by applicable law, whichever is less. |
| Management Fee | Reasonable fee for our management of the business |
| Public Offering | Up to $10,000 or such greater amount as is necessary to reimburse us and our outside advisors for our expenses |
| Reimbursement of our Expenses | Amount we pay on your behalf |
| Supplier Evaluation | Reasonable costs of evaluation |
| Taxes | Amount imposed on us |
| Training – Additional Programs | Reasonable fees |
| Training – Replacement Personnel and Re-Training | $5,000 per person |
| Training – On Site | $500 per representative per day and travel expenses |
| Training – At ManageMowed HQ | Currently $500 per day |
| Quality Assurance Programs | Our out of pocket costs |
| Call Center / Lead Generation | $1 per minute per person; Monthly Recurring Package Option – Minimum of 10 hours for $600 |
Training Program (Item 11)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Total Duration | 30 hours classroom, 28 hours field |
| Classroom Training | 30 |
| On-the-Job Training | 28 |
| Training Location | Online, Your Home/Office, Our office Edmonds, WA |
| Additional Training | Franchisees or employees may be required to attend additional training programs at their expense. The Managing Owner must attend annual conventions, regional meetings, and conferences, paying a registration fee up to $1,500 per attendee plus travel/accommodation costs. |
Territory Rights (Item 12)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Territory Type | Protected |
| Exclusive Territory | Yes |
| Territory Size | Minimum of 4,000 commercial properties, up to 6,000 commercial properties |
| Description | Territories are comprised of contiguous zip code regions based on a population of commercial properties, determined using demographics reports from DataAxle. Franchisees may only operate within their Territory and may not perform services outside it without consent. The franchisor reserves rights to distribute products/supplies, operate/license businesses outside the Territory, and service System Account Program customers if the franchisee elects not to. |
Renewal, Termination & Transfer (Item 17)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Initial Term | 15 years |
| Renewal Term | 5 years |
| Renewal Fee | 25% of our then-current Initial Franchise Fee |
| Renewal Conditions | Request a business review 25-30 months before term end; be in good standing; provide written notice of intent to renew; comply with other agreements; agree to renovate/modernize; meet qualification/training requirements; sign successor franchise agreement and general release; pay successor franchise fee. |
| Transfer Fee | 25% of our then current Initial Franchise Fee or greater amount that is necessary to reimburse us for our costs to review the transfer application, plus any third party broker or consultant fees due in connection with the transfer |
| Transfer Conditions | Transferee qualified; accrued fees paid; no default exists; sales price reasonable; transferee signs new franchise agreement; training arranged and transfer training fee paid; transferor signs release (subject to state law) and pays transfer fee. |
| Termination for Cause | Non-payment of fees/reports (5 days to cure), unsafe products/practices (24 hours to cure), other defaults (30 days to cure). Non-curable defaults include insolvency, bankruptcy, failure to complete training, failure to timely identify site/open business, abandonment, material indebtedness, felony conviction, threat to public safety, unapproved transfers, operating competing business, disclosure of trade secrets, false reports, Patriot Act/FCPA violation, governmental action, repeated defaults. |
| Non-Compete Period | During the term of the franchise, no geographical limitation. After termination/expiration, 2 years. |
| Non-Compete Details | During term: No involvement in "Competing Business" (residential or commercial landscape management, lawn, bed, tree, shrub care, snow removal services). After term: No involvement in Competing Business for two years within Territory plus 10 miles in any direction, or within any then-existing ManageMowed business territory plus 10 miles in all directions. |
Operations & Supply (Items 8 & 15)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Owner-Operator Required | Yes |
| Participation Details | The Managing Owner must devote full time and best efforts to supervising the business, or if multiple units, a Multi-Unit Manager must be designated. An Account Manager (who may be the Managing Owner) must supervise day-to-day operations full-time (at least 35 hours/week). A Training Director must also be identified. All key personnel must complete the franchisor's training program. |
| Required Suppliers | Franchisees must offer all services and products designated as required items and maintain a complete inventory of approved items and supplies. They must purchase products, supplies, equipment, furnishings, promotional items, information technology services, credit card processing services, and other products/services from designated or approved suppliers, which may include the franchisor or its affiliates. |
| Supply Restrictions | Franchisees may not offer or sell any unapproved services or products without prior written consent. They must use only approved methods for services. The franchisor can revoke supplier approval if standards are not met. The franchisor is a designated supplier for outbound call center options and the Branded Apparel and Materials Package. |
| Franchisor Revenue from Suppliers | $46,130, which is 6.75% of total 2021 revenues of $683,402.96 |
Financing (Item 10)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Financing Available | Yes |
| Description | The franchisor offers a Vehicle Lease Program through Enterprise Fleet Management, Inc. Franchisees sign a Vehicle Lease Agreement, requiring a $1,000 down payment, $385 upon vehicle possession, and a $595 monthly payment. Payments are withdrawn from the franchisee's account weekly. The lease term is 24 months, and there is no purchase option at the end. Franchisees are responsible for insurance, fines, tolls, and excessive wear and tear. |
ManageMowed Franchise Earnings — Item 19
Average Revenue
$202K
Median Revenue
$175K
Revenue Range
$103K – $283K
Sample Size
5 units
Past financial performance does not guarantee future results. Individual results will vary.
ManageMowed Litigation & Risk Flags
Clean Litigation RecordManageMowed has no pending litigation actions listed in their FDD. There is also no bankruptcy history disclosed.
Litigation and bankruptcy data is sourced from Items 3 and 4 of the FDD. Always verify current status directly from the most recent FDD.
ManageMowed System Growth
Total Units
18
Franchised
16
Company-Owned
2
ManageMowed currently operates 16 franchised locations and 2 company-owned units. Unit count data is sourced from Item 20 of the FDD.
Unit History (Item 20)
| Year | Opened | Closed | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 2020 | 5 | 1 | 7 |
| 2021 | 11 | 0 | 18 |
Transfers: 0 | Closures: 1
State Registrations
Registered in 13 states: CA, IL, IN, MD, MI, MN, NY, ND, RI, SD, VA, WA, WI
Franchisor Financials (Item 21)
Revenue
$225K
Net Income
$-343,772
Total Assets
$429K
Audited by CDM Financials, LLC for year ending December 31st.
ManageMowed Franchise — FAQ
The total investment to open a ManageMowed franchise ranges from $80,700 to $118,000, per their Franchise Disclosure Document. This includes the initial franchise fee of $49,500. The investment covers build-out, inventory, equipment, signage, working capital, and other startup costs.
ManageMowed charges a royalty fee of 8% of first $400,000 of Gross Sales, then 7% up to $750,000, then 6% above $750,000 of gross sales, plus a 2% of Gross Sales, up to $10,000 per year (Brand Fund Contribution) + Currently, at least 2% of annual Gross Sales (Local Marketing Expenditures) + Currently, 0% of Gross Sales (Cooperative Contributions). Total marketing contributions and expenditures will not exceed 5% of Gross Sales. contribution to the marketing/advertising fund. These fees are paid on an ongoing basis.
You can download the ManageMowed Franchise Disclosure Document free on this page. The FDD is a public document filed with state franchise registries. Always also request the current FDD directly from ManageMowed to ensure you have the most up-to-date version.
According to the Item 19 financial performance representation in their FDD, ManageMowed franchise owners report average revenue of $202K and median revenue of $175K. This is based on a sample of 5 units. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
ManageMowed has been franchising since 2019. The FDD shows an investment range of $80,700-$118,000, a 8% of first $400,000 of Gross Sales, then 7% up to $750,000, then 6% above $750,000 royalty, and includes an Item 19 earnings disclosure. There is no pending litigation. Review the full FDD and contact current franchisees listed in Item 20 before making any investment decision.
The franchise fee is $49,500 and the total investment ranges from $80,700 to $118,000 depending on location size and market. Contact the franchisor directly for current net worth and liquid capital requirements, territory availability, and application details.
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