1986
223
$50,000
$49,000
$200,000
No
U.S. Lawns, now part of EverSmith Brands’ premier platform for B2B commercial facilities services, is the leading commercial landscaping and lawn care franchise in the U.S., with over 200 thriving locations nationwide. As a key player in the $153+ billion landscaping services industry, U.S. Lawns offers franchisees access to a scalable, recession-resistant business with recurring revenue through annual commercial contracts.
Founded in 1986, U.S. Lawns was created to bridge the gap between local landscaping needs and professional service delivery. Franchisees enjoy the advantages of national brand support, training, and operational systems while remaining local business owners deeply connected to their communities.
With three business models—owner-operator, semi-absentee, and conversion—U.S. Lawns fits a wide range of entrepreneurial goals. No landscaping experience is required. U.S. Lawns provides comprehensive training and ongoing support to help franchisees succeed.
Franchisees deliver essential services, including commercial lawn care, landscaping, seasonal cleanups, irrigation, snow and ice management, and more—helping clients maintain beautiful, safe, and functional outdoor environments all year long.
Established: 1986
First Unit Franchised: 1987
Franchised Units: 223 (as of April 2025)
Company Owned Units: 0
States Registered In: Important: As of 4.28, the 2024 FDD is still pending in Hawaii, Maryland, Minnesota, New York and Washington.(NOTE: Sold out in Louisiana)
Canada Franchises: No
International Franchises: No
Financial Assistance Provided: Yes
Site Selection Assistance: Yes
Lease Negotiation Assistance: Yes
Recruiting Assistance: Yes
Cooperative Advertising: Yes
New Franchise Training
On-Site Visits
Online Training
OWNER OPERATOR, CONVERSION & SEMI-ABSENTEE MODELS AVAILABLE
Our franchise model allows different ownership types including owner operator and semi-absentee. With our owner operator model the franchisee will oversee the day to day operations, including hiring and recruiting, sales, meeting with potential clients, creating proposals and leading a team. For the semi-absentee model, the franchisee will hire an operations manager and strong team to lead the business. The semi-absentee model requires the owner to initally spend 15-20 hours a week on administrative and managerial tasks. These hours can easily fit into their day to day schedule.
IDEAL CANDIDATE
For the owner operator model the ideal candidate is someone with experience in sales, operations, or management. We are looking for candidates who are:
Cash Minimum: $50,000
Client Net Worth Requirement: $150,000
Total Investment: $113,000 to $200,000 (Range for Veterans is $108,000 - $189,000)
Franchise Fee: $49,000
Royalty: Sliding scale based off of revenue benchmarks. Starting at 6% and decreasing to 4%.
Ad: 2% (Capped at $650/mo)
Item 19: Yes
Average Number of Employees: At launch: 3 (including owner); Mature: 20 employees
Visa Candidates: Yes
Semi-Absentee Ownership: Yes
Home-Based: No
B2B: Yes
Master Franchise Opportunities: No
Veteran Discount: Yes ($5,000 off Franchise Fee;NOTE: Does not impact IFPG Commissions)
IMPORTANT: Certain States (Maryland) require us to defer collection of the Franchise Fee until after training has been completed.
