Monster Tree Service charges a royalty fee of 6.5% of gross sales (2025 FDD). This ongoing fee is typically paid weekly or monthly to the franchisor for continued use of the brand and support systems.

The total ongoing fee rate for a Monster Tree Service franchise is approximately 7.5% of gross sales (2025 FDD). This includes the royalty fee, a 1.0% marketing/advertising fund contribution, a $125/month technology fee, and other recurring charges.

Monster Tree Service has been involved in 0 litigation cases over the past 3 years (2025 FDD). There are no class action lawsuits pending.

No, the Monster Tree Service franchisor has no bankruptcy filings in their disclosure history (2025 FDD).

Monster Tree Service offers exclusive territory rights to its franchisees (2025 FDD). The franchise agreement includes encroachment protection, preventing the franchisor from placing another unit in your territory. Online sales are managed by the franchisor, not individual franchisees.

Monster Tree Service currently operates 176 locations (2025 FDD) (176 franchised, 0 company-owned). The system contracted by 17.8% over the past year. The 3-year compound annual growth rate is -10.7%.

The 1-year franchisee turnover rate for Monster Tree Service is 22.4% (2025 FDD). This includes closures, terminations, non-renewals, and transfers. A lower turnover rate generally indicates higher franchisee satisfaction and system stability.

According to the Monster Tree Service FDD Item 19 financial performance representation (2025 FDD), the median gross sales per unit is $1.2M (average: $1.3M).

The initial franchise agreement term for Monster Tree Service is 10 years (2025 FDD). Franchisees can renew 2 times for 10-year periods. The total potential term is 30 years.

Monster Tree Service's post-termination non-compete clause restricts former franchisees from operating a competing business for 2 years within 40 miles of the former location (2025 FDD).

Yes, Monster Tree Service's franchise agreement requires mandatory arbitration for dispute resolution (2025 FDD). The agreement includes a jury trial waiver.

Monster Tree Service provides 111 hours of initial training over approximately 2 weeks (2025 FDD). The cost of training is covered by the franchisor (travel and lodging are typically the franchisee's responsibility). Ongoing field support is provided on a as-needed basis.

Yes, Monster Tree Service provides site selection assistance to help franchisees find the right location (2025 FDD). The franchisor also provides technology support and systems.