What is the estimated total high initial investment for an Augusta Lawn Care franchise?
Augusta_Lawn_Care Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| 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) |
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 total initial investment to begin operations ranges from $50,000 to $150,000. This investment covers expenses incurred while establishing the business and operating it for the first three months. These figures are based on Augusta Lawn Care's affiliated entity's experiences in Blaine, Washington.
The initial investment includes several key components. The initial franchise fee ranges from $24,000 to $35,000. Vehicle expenses could reach up to $40,000, while grand opening advertising is estimated to cost between $10,000 and $30,000. Other significant costs include opening inventory and supplies, which range from $1,000 to $5,000, and car signage, estimated between $2,000 and $8,000.
Additional expenses factored into the total include pre-opening costs (between $1,500 and $3,000), business permits and licenses (from $300 to $500), computer and software systems (from $500 to $1,000), and insurance (from $200 to $1,000 for the first three months). Furthermore, the estimate allocates $10,000 to $20,000 for additional funds to cover the first three months of operation. Equipment and other supplies can add up to $5,000, and professional fees could reach $1,500.
It is important to note that these are estimates, and actual costs may vary. The FDD indicates that factors such as inflation, tariffs, and supply chain delays could impact the overall costs. The document also specifies that state and local sales taxes are not included in these estimates. Augusta Lawn Care does not offer direct or indirect financing for these initial expenses, and any financing would need to be secured through third-party lenders.