Augusta Lawn Care Franchise
Audited FinancialsRisk Score
Pending analysis
Investment Range
$12,999 - $82,500
Franchise Fee
$6,999
Total US Locations
147
Business Summary
Augusta Lawn Care Business operates by offering a comprehensive range of landscaping and lawn maintenance services for both residential and commercial properties. These services include essential tasks such as lawn mowing, leaf and debris cleanup, and also more specialized offerings like artificial turf and sod installation and repair, lawn care treatments and fertilizations, grading and excavation, tree trimming and pruning, snow plowing and salting, gutter cleaning, pressure washing, and general handyman services.
Corporate History
Augusta Lawn Care, operating as Augusta Franchise LLC, was formed as a Washington limited liability company on June 6, 2019. It began offering and supporting franchises for the Augusta Lawn Care Business in June 2019. The brand's operational history, however, extends earlier through an affiliated company, Augusta Lawn Care Corporation, which has been operating a business substantially similar to the franchise offered since 2014. Additionally, Augusta Lawn Care IP, LLC was established in July 2019, and Copilot Software LLC, an affiliated company that offers recommended customer relationship management (CRM) software to franchisees, was formed in January 2023.
Financial Overview
Investment Range
$12,999 - $82,500
Franchise Fee (Low)
$6,999
Franchise Fee (High)
$25,000
Equipment Costs (High)
$18,000
Working Capital
$5,000
Audited Financials
Yes
Offers Financing
No
Audit Opinion
Going concern qualification
Financial Health Notes
Augusta Lawn Care's financial condition, as shown in its financial statements, raises questions about its ability to provide services and support to its franchisees. This suggests potential financial difficulties for Augusta Lawn Care.
Financing Details
Augusta Lawn Care does not offer any direct or indirect financing to its franchisees. This means franchisees will need to secure their own funding without any guarantees from Augusta Lawn Care for loans or other obligations.
Performance Metrics
Total US Locations
147
Franchised Units
144
Corporate Units
3
Legal & Compliance Analysis
Recent Litigation
No
Bankruptcy
No
Litigation Summary
Augusta Lawn Care has no litigation to report, as the FDD explicitly states that no litigation is required to be disclosed in Item 3.
Bankruptcy History
Augusta Lawn Care has no bankruptcy history to report, as the FDD explicitly states that no bankruptcy is required to be disclosed in Item 4.
Agreement Terms
Training & Support Program
Franchisor Assistance
Augusta Lawn Care provides various forms of support to its franchisees. Before opening, Augusta Lawn Care designates the franchisee's territory, loans a Confidential Operations Manual, assists with an initial marketing plan, and offers instruction and assistance via phone or in-person. The franchisor also provides an Initial Training Program. After opening, Augusta Lawn Care may offer periodic telephone and email assistance covering daily operations, marketing, advertising, personnel, and other operating issues, including reviews and analyses of the franchisee's operations. Augusta Lawn Care updates its operations manuals regularly to incorporate improvements and new developments. The franchisor also makes initial training available for replacement managers (potentially for a fee) and advises on approved suppliers, working to negotiate volume purchase agreements. Augusta Lawn Care may assist with sales promotions and offers annual regional or national conferences, which franchisees may be required to attend and pay a fee for. Additionally, Augusta Lawn Care may provide access to its manuals, franchisee resources, company news, a standard web page on its system website, and existing print and television advertisements. For technology, Augusta Lawn Care specifies a required computer system, including hardware, software, a point-of-sale (POS) system (currently Copilot), inventory control systems, and high-speed network connections. Franchisees must purchase components from Approved Suppliers and are required to utilize Command Center Services (with a monthly fee) and Pay-For-Performance software. Augusta Lawn Care maintains independent access to all information generated or stored in the franchisee's computer systems. The franchisor may upgrade minimum computer system requirements, expecting upgrades at least every five years, and may assist in obtaining the computer system and related services, though it is not obligated to provide ongoing maintenance or repairs.
Initial Training Hours
28
Training Location
Blaine, Washington
Ongoing Support
Augusta Lawn Care provides ongoing assistance to its franchisees after they open. This support may include periodic telephone and email help with daily operations, marketing, advertising, personnel issues, and reviews of their business performance. Augusta Lawn Care regularly updates its operations manuals to incorporate new improvements and developments in the system. The franchisor also offers initial training for replacement managers, though a fee may apply. Augusta Lawn Care advises franchisees on sourcing equipment, services, supplies, and materials, and it makes reasonable efforts to negotiate supply contracts. It may assist with sales promotions and offers annual regional or national conferences, which franchisees may be required to attend and pay a fee for. Additionally, Augusta Lawn Care may provide access to its manuals, franchisee resources, company news, and a standard web page on its system website. It also provides access to print and television advertisements if available.
Franchise Requirements
Industry Experience Required
No
Management Experience Required
No
Sales Experience Required
No
Technical Skills Required
No
Operational Details
Location Type
mobile
Owner Participation
supervisory
Territory Type
limited
Territory Size Requirements
Augusta Lawn Care defines territories around an Approved Location as a circle with a five-mile radius or an area with up to 100,000 people.
Staffing Notes
Augusta Lawn Care requires franchisees to continuously promote the business and dedicate their full time, energy, and attention to its operation. While franchisees are not required to be the direct, full-time, day-to-day operator, they must employ a full-time, on-site Manager or Operator if they choose not to personally run the business. Augusta Lawn Care reserves the right to approve or reject any proposed manager and may require them to complete initial training. Franchisees must keep Augusta Lawn Care informed of their manager's identity and seek approval for replacements, who may also need to attend training at the franchisee's expense. Additionally, Augusta Lawn Care mandates that another employee who has successfully completed Augusta Lawn Care's initial training program must be present whenever the Augusta Lawn Care Business is open. Franchisees are responsible for maintaining a competent, conscientious, and trained staff sufficient to operate the business according to Augusta Lawn Care's standards.