What is the Dwelling Limit that Canopy Lawn Care anticipates granting for a single territory?
Canopy_Lawn_Care Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
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Initial Franchise Fee. You must pay us an Initial Franchise Fee equal to $49,500, provided that your Territory is less than 45,000 single-family dwelling units ("Dwelling Limit"). The Initial Franchise Fee is payable in full when you sign a Franchise Agreement, and except as described below, is not refundable. Other than the Initial Franchise Fee, there are no other initial fees charged to you. If your Territory is larger than the Population Limit, we reserve the right to charge you an increased Initial Franchise Fee, which will be determined on a case-by-case basis.
Additional Dwelling Fee. If we permit you to purchase additional geographic areas for a specific Territory so that the Territory exceeds 45,000 single-family dwelling units, then you must pay us an additional fee in an amount equal to the single-family dwelling units in your Territory in excess of 45,000 multiplied by $0.95 (the "Additional Dwelling Fee"). We do not anticipate granting a single Territory that exceeds the Dwelling Limit of single-family dwelling units. The Additional Dwelling Fee is earned upon receipt and not refundable under any circumstances.
For example, if we permit you to purchase additional geographic areas for your Territory so that the individual Territory consists of a total of 65,000 single-family dwelling units, then you must pay us an Additional Dwelling Fee equal to $19,000, for a total Initial Franchise Fee of $68,500 (which is equal to $
Source: Item 5 — INITIAL FEES (FDD pages 17–19)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Canopy Lawn Care's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the standard initial franchise fee of $49,500 covers a territory with a Dwelling Limit of less than 45,000 single-family dwelling units. Canopy Lawn Care does not anticipate granting territories exceeding this 45,000 dwelling unit limit.
However, Canopy Lawn Care may permit a franchisee to purchase additional geographic areas, thus exceeding the standard Dwelling Limit. In such cases, the franchisee must pay an "Additional Dwelling Fee" of $0.95 for each single-family dwelling unit exceeding the 45,000 limit. For instance, if a territory is expanded to 65,000 single-family dwelling units, the franchisee would pay an additional $19,000 (20,000 units x $0.95), bringing the total initial franchise fee to $68,500.
This policy allows for flexibility in territory size but also introduces an additional cost for larger territories. Prospective franchisees should carefully consider the dwelling unit density and potential for expansion in their desired territory, as this will directly impact the initial investment required. It is important to note that the Additional Dwelling Fee is non-refundable.