SpringGreen Franchise FAQs

Investment & Financial

The total initial investment ranges from approximately $118,898 – $135,176, depending on territory size and equipment needs. This includes the franchise fee, marketing launch costs, equipment, and working capital. If you already own a green industry business, costs may be significantly less. Full details are outlined in the Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD).  For more information, visit our investment page. 

The initial franchise fee is $45,000 for a territory of up to 60,000 single-family dwelling units. Qualified Industry Associates may be eligible for a significantly reduced fee.  For more information, visit our investment page. 

Royalty fees range from 8% to 10% of gross sales on a sliding scale. As revenue increases, the royalty percentage decreases. Learn more about understanding franchise fees and disclosures in the FDD.

Yes. Franchise owners contribute 2% of gross sales to the national Advertising Fund.

SpringGreen and vendors may finance a portion of the initial franchise fee, vehicles, equipment and certain startup costs for qualified candidates. Financing details are disclosed in the FDD.

It depends on where you are located. Lawn care services are seasonal in many markets. However, adding pest control and tree services helps diversify revenue and stabilize income throughout the year.  Learn more about diversifying your services for steadier income.

Franchise owners operate with application equipment, spray systems, and service vehicles. Many green industry owners share staff, facilities, and equipment with their existing business to reduce overhead. For more information, visit our investment page. 

The initial franchise fee is generally non-refundable, except under limited circumstances described in the FDD.

Business Model & Services

SpringGreen provides lawn fertilization, weed control, insect control, disease mitigation, aeration, overseeding, tree and shrub care, irrigation services, perimeter pest control, structural pest control, etc.  Explore SpringGreen’s service offerings. 

The answer is both. A business typically starts with a focus on residential customers but as that revenue stream grows, the ability to service larger commercial accounts becomes another opportunity.

Yes. Lawn, pest, and tree programs are structured as recurring seasonal applications, creating predictable, repeat revenue. Learn more about how recurring revenue supports long-term growth.

Total Home Pest expands service offerings into comprehensive pest control solutions, helping customers achieve peace of mind by eliminating pests & insects, and reducing their opportunity for re-entry to your home. This is a great value for franchise owners who are able to increase customer retention and cross-sell opportunities.

Because of the seasonality of our services, the Flex Start Program allows eligible franchise owners to launch later in the year and either minimize or delay certain operating costs during the startup phase. Learn more about Flex Start Program here.

The Industry Associate Program allows qualified green industry professionals to add SpringGreen services at a reduced franchise fee.

Ownership & Lifestyle

Industry experience is helpful but not required. Many successful owners bring leadership, management, and business skills from other industries. Read more about bringing your existing skills to franchise ownership.

Yes. Many owners add SpringGreen services to an existing landscaping, mowing, or pest control business to diversify revenue and share overhead.  Learn more about growing your existing business with SpringGreen. 

Living in your territory is recommended so you can build local relationships and effectively oversee operations.

Some owners transition gradually during the first year. Long-term success typically requires dedicated leadership and active management involvement. Unless a full-time approved manager is the operator, this is not considered a semi-absentee business model.

Successful owners value systems, data-driven decision-making, operational efficiency, and long-term business growth. Explore the skills and mindset suited to franchise ownership.

Support & Training

Franchise owners complete an initial training program covering operations, marketing, technology, and financial management, followed by ongoing education and national conferences. Learn more about training and support here.

Owners receive a dedicated business consultant, annual planning sessions, peer group meetings, national conferences, vendor programs, and access to the Support Center team.  Explore our ongoing support and training.

Yes. SpringGreen provides digital marketing, SEO, direct mail campaigns, campaign tracking, and centralized lead management support.  Learn more about our marketing and technology support.

Yes. The SpringGreen Call Center handles inbound calls, web leads, appointment booking, follow-ups, and customer communication, allowing owners to focus on operations.  Learn more about our national Call Center support.

SpringGreen was founded in 1977 and has nearly 50 years of operational and franchise development experience.  Explore SpringGreen’s history.

SpringGreen has surpassed $100 million in system revenue, reflecting decades of steady growth and franchise owner success.

Growth & Scalability

Yes. Qualified franchise owners may expand into multiple territories as their business grows. Explore what makes a franchise built for multi-territory growth.

Yes. Existing territories occasionally become available for resale. Read a successful resale story here.

SpringGreen franchise owners have achieved milestones up to and $5 million in annual revenue, demonstrating the scalability of the model.

Yes, Lawn, tree and pest services are considered essential property maintenance services. Diversified service offerings help stabilize revenue during economic shifts.  Learn how service diversification helps build a more stable business.

SpringGreen provides nearly 50 years of refined systems, national buying power, dedicated business consultants, advanced marketing support, a centralized Contact Center, and peer collaboration—helping owners grow faster with lower operational risk than building alone.  Discover the systems and support behind SpringGreen ownership.

Still have questions about owning a SpringGreen franchise? Our team is here to help! 

Call us at 844-777-8608 or email us at franinfo@spring-green.com to talk with a franchise specialist.