Lawn Pride

The franchise fee of $50,000 is above typical range for landscaping franchises—what specific services, equipment, or technology are included that justify this premium?

Your reported median gross sales of $450 and average of $980 are substantially lower than typical landscaping franchises (medians in the $371k-$969k range)—are these figures reported in thousands, or do they reflect a different business model?

With 2 total litigation cases on record, can you provide details on the nature of these cases, whether they were resolved, and what systemic issues (if any) led to them?

Your system has experienced 500% unit growth in the past year (from 6 to 36 units) with zero exits—can you explain the recruitment strategy and what you attribute to this perfect retention rate?

The technology fee of $115/month is below the typical range ($122.50-$460)—what software, systems, or digital tools does this cover, and are there additional optional technology costs?

Your contract specifies that annual gross sales must achieve top 90% performance compared to other franchised businesses or face territory reduction/termination—can you provide the actual top 90% performance threshold in dollars and explain how this is calculated?

With territory marked as protected but not exclusive, what specific encroachment protections exist, and under what circumstances might the franchisor open another location within your territory?

Can you provide copies of the 2 litigation cases and explain their current status and any operational changes implemented as a result?

The $25/day late payment fee plus interest is specified in the franchise agreement—what is the interest rate, and have late payments been common among franchisees?

Your system requires spouse guarantees if the franchisor determines it necessary—under what specific circumstances would spouse guarantees be required?

With only 1 unit existing 3 years ago and 36 today, can you detail the recruitment timeline and explain if this rapid growth is expected to continue?

The renewal fee is $7,500 and requires signing a 'current form agreement'—does this mean renewal terms may differ from the original franchise agreement I sign today?

Item 19 financial performance data is available but shows unusually low sales figures—how many franchisees are represented in these figures, and why might reported sales be substantially lower than the industry range?

Your operational control clause allows you to mandate approved products, services, and inventory from specified suppliers—what percentage of required supplies must come from franchisor-approved sources versus open-market sources?

The non-compete clause is 2 years / 25 miles—does this apply to selling similar services in a different territory, or only within the 25-mile area?

Given zero terminations and zero non-renewals in your history, what would constitute grounds for termination under your contract, and how many franchisees have been given warnings or corrective action notices?

Can you provide contact information for at least 10 current franchisees across different tenure lengths (newly opened, 1-year, 2-year) for reference calls?

Your system shows 2 litigation cases in its history while having only 1-36 units—does this suggest any systemic legal or operational issues, or were these isolated incidents?