The Grounds Guys
Home Services → Lawn & Tree Care
Own a Year-Round Landscaping Franchise
Build a scalable business with multiple seasonal revenue streams backed by Neighborly.
Average Gross Sales (in business 3+ years)$820,392from the brand’s own disclosures
Total units219from the brand’s own disclosures
Brand overview
The Grounds Guys delivers full-service grounds care for residential and commercial properties, from routine lawn mowing and landscape design to irrigation, snow clearing, and holiday lighting. With over 35 years of operation and more than 245 franchise locations across North America, the brand has been ranked in the Entrepreneur Franchise 500 for 12 of the last 14 years. As part of the Neighborly network, franchise owners benefit from established systems and a trusted reputation grounded in the Neighborly Done Right Promise.
Availability
We are currently accepting inquiries in these states:
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Why choose
The franchise model is built on multiple seasonal revenue streams, ensuring steady income through mowing, snow removal, irrigation, and holiday lighting. You can scale quickly with minimal overhead and proven operating systems. Being backed by Neighborly, the world's largest home services franchisor, provides instant credibility and valuable cross-brand referrals. Additionally, you gain purchasing power and exclusive rebates through national vendor discounts via ProTradeNet, alongside expert marketing support that includes digital ads, local websites, social media, and custom marketing plans.
Revenue Potential & Investment Requirements
Average Gross Sales (in business 3+ years)
$820,392
Refer to Item 19 of the 2026 The Grounds Guys SPV LLC Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) for complete details. Of the 105 operators that were in business for three or more years and were reporting reliable data for at least 9 months of the reporting period, 37 operators or 35% achieved or exceeded the stated average annual gross sales results listed.
- Total investment
- $107,650–$252,850
- Franchise fee
- $43,750
- Cash Required
- $50,000
Growth Trends
Training & support
New franchisees receive extensive business operations and systems training outlined in the Franchise Disclosure Document, along with ongoing coaching and guidance to help you run and grow your business with confidence. While trade-specific training is not provided, franchisees are guided to the necessary resources to master the technical skills required for the industry.
Ideal candidate
We seek motivated leaders with solid business acumen and strong relationship and team-building experience. The ideal candidate is ready to be the face of the business from sales and marketing perspectives, prioritizes people, and is willing to trust and implement the brand's proven expertise.