How does Augusta Lawn Care account for expenditures for normal repairs and maintenance?
Augusta_Lawn_Care Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
All equipment repairs shall be completed within seventy-two (72) hours. Any damaged or "worn" equipment shall be repaired (reupholstered, etc.) every six months, or as needed. Interior walls of common areas shall be painted or "touched up" every six months, or as needed. You shall maintain the Augusta Lawn Care Business in accordance with the requirements set forth in the Manual. From time-to-time, Augusta Lawn Care may require You to remodel all or part of the Augusta Lawn Care Business and purchase new equipment, furniture, fixtures, signs and other such items as Augusta Lawn Care designates in its sole discretion. You must promptly, at Your own cost and expense, remodel refurbish, and improve the Augusta Lawn Care Business as instructed by Augusta Lawn Care.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 44–184)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Augusta Lawn Care's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees are responsible for maintaining their business, including equipment and premises. Specifically, all equipment repairs must be completed within 72 hours, and any damaged or worn equipment should be repaired or reupholstered every six months, or as needed. Interior walls of common areas must be painted or touched up every six months, or as needed.
Augusta Lawn Care may also require franchisees to remodel their business or purchase new equipment, furniture, fixtures, signs, and other items at their own cost. Franchisees must promptly remodel, refurbish, and improve their business as instructed by Augusta Lawn Care. This means franchisees should be prepared for ongoing expenses related to maintaining and updating their equipment and business premises to meet Augusta Lawn Care's standards.
These requirements ensure that all Augusta Lawn Care franchises maintain a consistent brand image and quality of service. However, they also place the financial burden of these maintenance and improvement costs on the franchisee. Prospective franchisees should carefully consider these potential expenses when evaluating the overall cost of investing in an Augusta Lawn Care franchise.