The Grounds Guys Franchise
Ranked as a top Landscaping franchise by 2026 Entrepreneur Franchise 500®. $854K average annual gross sales!*
$30,000
$35,000
228
2010
Waco,TX
Mike Davis
About The Grounds Guys
Since 2010, The Grounds Guys® has provided a variety of landscaping and lawn care services as a nationally recognized industry leader. Franchise owners in more than 240 locations experience the benefits of The Grounds Guys’ proven business model, including:
Multiple Revenue Streams: Balancing a high-end residential and light commercial customer base provides a variety of demands that require various solutions. Depending on your market, different services based on the season increase the likelihood of return customers.
No Industry Experience Required: By utilizing an executive ownership model where you make the decisions and manage your own business, you won’t need to push a lawn mower to be successful, especially after hiring an expert staff.
Award-Winning Recognition: With more than a decade of success, The Grounds Guys has been recognized by leading organizations within the franchising space, such as Entrepreneur Franchise 500®, Franchise Business Review Top 200, and Franchise Times Top 400®.
Franchise Unit Trends & Revenue
228
31
$854,816
* in 2024
Franchise Fees
$35,000
Veteran's Fee: $14,000 - $28,000
5.0% - 6.0%
Gross Sales
2.0%
Gross Sales
Why Choose The Grounds Guys?
The Grounds Guys is proud to be a part of Neighborly®, the world’s largest home services franchisor with 19 brands and more than 5,500 locations focused on repairing, maintaining, and enhancing properties. Utilizing decades of experience and scale from this multi-brand portfolio, our franchise owners enjoy distinct advantages like:
Prime Territories: With available territories in some of the fastest-growing markets, there’s ample space and demand to establish your franchise. Better yet, thanks to designated territories, you’ll be able to collaborate and share best practices with other The Grounds Guys locations instead of compete for the same customers.
ProTradeNet® Buying Power: Exclusively available to Neighborly brand franchise owners, you’ll have access to discounts and rebates from over 250 preferred vendors. In 2024, Neighborly brand franchise owners earned a collective $7.9M in rebates.
20% Veteran Discount**: We are proud to partner with VetFran and offer franchise fee discounts for qualified veterans. With more than 425 current Veteran owners across Neighborly brands, we’re committed to helping transitioning and current Veterans achieve their business goals.
Starting Costs & Investment Requirements
$74,570 - $224,770
-
$30,000
Training & Support
The Grounds Guys franchise owners benefit from specialized training, operations, and support systems, including:
Training Program & Business Coach: In-depth marketing and sales training as you get started, plus a consultant to answer questions and provide guidance as you grow.
Local & National Marketing Expertise: SEO & PPC guidance set the stage for integrated plans and tactics in your market that focus on customer acquisition, retention, and reactivation.
Ongoing Education & Owner Collaboration: Comprehensive opportunities such as regional training events and national conferences to ensure you have the knowledge to function at the top of your game.
Digital Integration: In an increasingly tech-focused world, local landing pages, social media presence, and custom sales support software make it easier to provide the best experience for customers.
Ideal Candidate
Our franchise owners come from all walks of life. Some have held positions in corporate environments and are looking for a career change, while others have worked in the industry and are looking to lead their own business. No matter their background, our franchise owners embody characteristics such as:
- Entrepreneurial spirit driven to set and achieve goals
- Desire to build genuine relationships with customers, employees, and other franchisees
- Commitment to delivering consistent, high-quality service
- Accountable to financial responsibilities and requirements
The culture across the entire family of brands is embodied by the Neighborly Code of Values, which emphasizes the importance of fostering a set of ideals that guide the organization. These elements, while small to some, set Neighborly and The Grounds Guys franchise owners apart from the competition.
* This is based on the annual Gross Sales of 87 Reporting Businesses that had been in operation for at least 3 years during the Reporting Period (1/1/24 – 12/31/24), as provided to us through our Software System. Refer to Item 19 of the 2025 The Grounds Guys SPV LLC Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) for full details.
** Refer to Item 5 of the 2025 The Grounds Guys SPV LLC Franchise Disclosure Document for complete details.