On what is the Augusta Lawn Care estimated initial investment based?
Augusta_Lawn_Care Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
[Item 7: ESTIMATED INITIAL INVESTMENT]
| Expenditure | Estimated Range | Method of Payment | When Due | To Whom Payment is Made | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Low | High | ||||
| Initial Franchise Fee(1)(2) | $24,000 | $35,000 | As arranged | When signing Franchise Agreement | Augusta Lawn Care |
| Pre-Opening | $1,500 | $3,000 | As arranged | As incurred | Third-Parties |
| Travel Expenses and | |||||
| Living Expenses | |||||
| While Training(3) | |||||
| Vehicle Expense(5) | $0 | $40,000 | As arranged | As incurred | Third-Parties |
| Opening Inventory | $1,000 | $5,000 | As arranged | As incurred | Third-Parties |
| and Supplies(6) | |||||
| Business Permits and | $300 | $500 | As arranged | As incurred, | Licensing |
| Licenses(7) | before opening | Authorities | |||
| Grand Opening | $10,000 | $30,000 | As arranged | As incurred | Third-Parties |
| Advertising(8) | |||||
| Computer, Software, | $500 | $1,000 | As arranged | As incurred | Third-Parties |
| and Point-of-Sale | |||||
| System(9) | |||||
| Insurance Deposits | $200 | $1,000 | As arranged | As incurred | Third-Parties |
| and Premiums | |||||
| (3 months)(10) | |||||
| Equipment and other | $0 | $5,000 | As arranged | As incurred | Third-Parties |
| Supplies(11) | |||||
| Car Signage | $2,000 | $8,000 | As arranged | As incurred | Third-Parties |
| Professional Fees(12) | $0 | $1,500 | As arranged | As incurred | Third-Parties |
| Additional Funds – | $10,000 | $20,000 | As arranged | As incurred | Third-Parties |
| Three (3) Months(13) | |||||
| TOTAL | $50,000 | $150,000 | |||
| ESTIMATED | |||||
| INITIAL | |||||
| INVESTMENT(13) |
[Item 7: ESTIMATED INITIAL INVESTMENT]
Notes:
These estimated initial expenses are our best estimate of the costs you may incur in establishing and operating your Augusta Lawn Care Business for three (3) months. We do not offer direct or indirect financing for these items. The availability and terms of financing from third-parties depend on many factors, including the availability of financing generally, your creditworthiness and collateral, and the lending policies of financial institutions from which you may request a loan. The factors underlying our estimates may vary depending on several variables. We did not include state or local sales taxes in any of the above estimates.
[Item 7: ESTIMATED INITIAL INVESTMENT]
Affiliated Entity. Additional information regarding insurance needs, including coverage limits, can be found in Item 8 to this Franchise Disclosure Document.
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- You must purchase certain initial equipment as we require in the Manual or otherwise in writing, including Truck racking, truck decals and logos, uniforms, and other optional marketing material. This estimate does not include transportation or set-up charges.
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- You must obtain state and local licenses and business licenses. You may have to post bonds in order to obtain certain governmental permits.
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- The figures set forth herein are estimates of a complete investment in opening an Augusta Lawn Care Business and operating it for three (3) months after you open for business. These estimates are based on our Affiliated Entity's operation of a Business in Blaine, Washington.
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- These figures are based on our experience in opening and operating an Augusta Lawn Care Business similar to those that you will operate.
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- Leasehold improvements. Inflation, the effects of tariffs, and supply chain delays may impact your overall costs. As of the date of this Disclosure Document, inflation rates, contractor costs and building supplies are at all-time highs, and the impact of tariffs (if implemented) are unknown.
Source: Item 7 — ESTIMATED INITIAL INVESTMENT (FDD pages 15–17)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Augusta Lawn Care's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the estimated initial investment is based on the Affiliated Entity's operation of a business in Blaine, Washington. These figures are estimates of a complete investment in opening an Augusta Lawn Care business and operating it for three months after opening. The estimated initial expenses are the best estimate of the costs a franchisee may incur in establishing and operating their Augusta Lawn Care business for three months.
The initial investment ranges from $50,000 to $150,000, encompassing various expenditures. These include the initial franchise fee, pre-opening travel and living expenses, vehicle expenses, opening inventory and supplies, business permits and licenses, grand opening advertising, computer and software costs, insurance deposits and premiums, equipment and supplies, car signage, professional fees, and additional funds for the first three months of operation.
Several factors can influence these estimates. For example, travel and living expenses during training depend on the franchisee's origin, travel method, accommodations, and dining choices. Vehicle expenses depend on whether the franchisee chooses to acquire an additional vehicle. The cost of business licenses and permits will vary depending on the Augusta Lawn Care's location. Additionally, inflation, tariffs, and supply chain delays may impact overall costs. The document specifically notes that inflation rates, contractor costs, and building supplies are at all-time highs as of the document's date, and the impact of tariffs is unknown.