What is the estimated total low initial investment for an Augusta Lawn Care franchise?
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) |
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 low initial investment to begin operations ranges from $50,000 to $150,000. This includes several key expenditures that a new franchisee will need to cover.
The initial franchise fee ranges from $24,000 to $35,000, payable when signing the Franchise Agreement. Pre-opening travel and living expenses are estimated between $1,500 and $3,000. Vehicle expenses can range from $0 to $40,000, depending on whether an additional vehicle is needed. Initial inventory and supplies are estimated to cost between $1,000 and $5,000. Business permits and licenses range from $300 to $500, and grand opening advertising costs between $10,000 and $30,000.
Further costs include computer, software, and point-of-sale systems, estimated at $500 to $1,000. Insurance deposits and premiums for three months range from $200 to $1,000. Equipment and other supplies can cost between $0 and $5,000. Car signage is estimated at $2,000 to $8,000, and professional fees range from $0 to $1,500. Finally, additional funds for the first three months of operation are estimated at $10,000 to $20,000. These figures are estimates based on Augusta Lawn Care's affiliated entity's operations and experience.