How many total Augusta Lawn Care businesses were operating at the end of 2024?
Augusta_Lawn_Care Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| Business Type | Year | Businesses at Start of Year | Businesses at End of Year | Net Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Franchised | 2022 | 63 | 98 | +35 |
| 2023 | 98 | 135 | +37 | |
| 2024 | 135 | 163 | +28 | |
| Company-Owned | 2022 | 3 | 8 | +5 |
| 2023 | 8 | 7 | -1 | |
| 2024 | 7 | 2 | -5 | |
| Total Businesses | 2022 | 66 | 106 | +40 |
| 2023 | 106 | 142 | +36 | |
| 2024 | 142 | 165 | +23 |
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 a total of 165 businesses operating at the end of 2024. This number includes both franchised and company-owned businesses. Specifically, there were 163 franchised businesses and 2 company-owned businesses.
The FDD provides a detailed breakdown of the number of Augusta Lawn Care businesses operating in each state and internationally (Canada and Australia) over the past three years. This includes the number of businesses at the start of the year, the number of businesses opened during the year, and the number of businesses at the end of the year. This information can be helpful for prospective franchisees to understand the growth and distribution of the franchise system.
It is important to note that the number of businesses can change due to various factors, such as terminations, non-renewals, re acquisitions by the franchisor, and closed operations. For example, in 2024, there were 21 terminations of franchised businesses. These factors can impact the overall size and stability of the franchise system.
Prospective franchisees should carefully review the tables in Item 20 of the FDD to understand the historical performance of Augusta Lawn Care businesses and to assess the potential risks and opportunities associated with investing in a franchise. They should also consider the projected openings for 2025, which are detailed in another table in Item 20.