How many Augusta Lawn Care businesses were operating in Iowa at the start of 2022?
Augusta_Lawn_Care Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| Table 3 Status of Franchised Businesses for Years 2022 to 2024
| State | Year | Businesses at Start of Year | Businesses Opened | Termi- nations | Non- Rene- wals | Reacquired by Franchisor | Cased Operat- ions | Businesses at End of Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | 2022 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2023 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Source: Item 20 — BUSINESSES AND FRANCHISEE INFORMATION (FDD pages 38–43)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Augusta Lawn Care's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, there were no Augusta Lawn Care businesses operating in Iowa at the start of 2022. However, one business opened in Iowa during 2022, resulting in one business at the end of the year.
This indicates that Iowa was a new market for Augusta Lawn Care at that time. A prospective franchisee should consider that entering a new market can present both opportunities and challenges. There may be less brand recognition initially, but also less competition from existing Augusta Lawn Care franchises.
It is important to note that while one franchise opened in Iowa during 2022, the number of businesses remained at one for both 2023 and 2024, suggesting limited growth in the following years. However, the document projects one new franchised business in Iowa as of December 31, 2024, to open in 2025, which may indicate renewed growth in the state.