What is the initial franchise fee for Augusta Lawn Care (Item 5), and is it negotiable?
Augusta_Lawn_Care Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
[Item 5: INITIAL FEES]
ITEM 5 INITIAL FEES
Initial Franchise Fees
Augusta Lawn Care Business Initial Franchise Fee
If You are purchasing an Augusta Lawn Care Business, You must pay us an initial franchise fee (the "Initial Franchise Fee") of between $24,000 and $35,000, depending on the size of your franchise territory, when you sign the Franchise Agreement. The Initial franchise Fee is uniform. The Initial Franchise Fee is deemed fully earned by us once paid and is non-refundable.
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Augusta Lawn Care's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the initial franchise fee for an Augusta Lawn Care Business ranges from $24,000 to $35,000. The specific amount depends on the size of the franchise territory. This fee is paid when the Franchise Agreement is signed.
The FDD states that the initial franchise fee is uniform, meaning Augusta Lawn Care does not negotiate this fee with prospective franchisees. The fee is considered fully earned by Augusta Lawn Care once it is paid and is non-refundable.
Prospective franchisees should be aware that this initial franchise fee is just one component of the total investment required to start an Augusta Lawn Care franchise. Item 7 of the FDD provides an estimate of the total initial investment, which includes other expenses such as grand opening advertising, business licenses and permits, and computer equipment.