Canopy Lawn Care
Home Services · Lawn Care & Landscaping
- Active units
- 37
- Avg unit volume
- $964k
- Royalty
- 8.0%
Franchised, year-end 2024
of weekly Net Sales
About Canopy Lawn Care
Canopy Lawn Care is a leading home services brand that offers responsible lawn care services to residential customers. With their innovative use of technology and the latest agronomic practices, Canopy is changing the way turf care is delivered. Their mission is simple: to leave people and properties better than they found them, using ethical means. As a Canopy franchise owner, you can be part of a modern lawn care business that operates on a low asset, high margin model. The franchise offers low startup costs and provides comprehensive support to ensure your success. With predictable and recurring revenue, as well as scalability and efficiency built into the business model, Canopy is an excellent opportunity for aspiring entrepreneurs. There are three types of candidates that Canopy is looking for: the Entrepreneurial Investor, the Operational Leader, and the Operational Entrepreneur. Each type brings a different set of skills and experience to the table, but all have the opportunity to thrive in this emerging brand. Investing in a Canopy franchise means investing in yourself and building the life you've always wanted. With a straightforward royalty and technology fee, as well as a low barrier to entry, Canopy offers a scalable model that allows you to make an impact and own your own business. With year-round, predictable revenue and a focus on servant leadership, Canopy provides an essential home service that is recession-resistant. Join Canopy and benefit from their world-class technology and a team culture that values excellence, exceeding expectations, and enjoying what they do.
Key terms
- Franchise fee
$50k
- Multi-Territory Discount
If multiple contiguous Territories are licensed at the same time: Territory fees per unit drop to $42,000 (2), $38,000 (3), $36,000 (4), $34,000 (5).
- Existing Franchisee: Additional Territory Discount
20% off then-current franchise fee for an additional contiguous Territory (eligibility conditions apply).
- Existing Franchisee: Additional Concept Discount
20% off then-current franchise fee of an affiliated brand (eligibility conditions apply).
- Employee Discount
5% per year of employment over 2 years; max 50% after 10+ years. Only VetFran discount may be combined with others.
- Brand fund
1.0% of Net Sales
- Local advertising
10.0% of Net Sales
- Footprint
2,500 sq ft
- Veteran discount
15.0% off franchise fee — VetFran: 15% discount on the Initial Franchise Fee; may be used once for one Territory.
Brand Percentile Rankings
Rankings compare brands in the same operating year. Fee and investment figures come from the FDD (2026 filing); filings on file: 2025, 2026.
Growth
- Total locations41
Franchised units open at year-end
- New openings8
Gross new units opened during the calendar year
- 1-year unit growth rate10.8%
Net unit growth versus prior year
- 3-year unit CAGR—
Compound annual growth rate of unit count over the trailing 3 years
- Unit growth ratio2.0×
Cumulative opens / closures through year-end
Unit economics
- Annual unit volume (Median)—
Per FDD Item 19 disclosure
- Annual unit volume (25th percentile)—
Per FDD Item 19 disclosure
- Annual unit volume (75th percentile)—
Per FDD Item 19 disclosure
- 1-year Median AUV growth rate—
Year-over-year change in median AUV
- Store-level EBITDA Margin—
Median unit-level EBITDA / AUV
Investment profile
- Estimated initial investment$143k
Midpoint of estimated initial investment range
↓ Lower is better - Time to open5 months
Midpoint of average time from agreement to opening
↓ Lower is better - Royalty rate8.0%
Percent of net sales paid to the franchisor
↓ Lower is better - Sales-to-investment ratio—
Median AUV / estimated initial investment midpoint
- Cash-on-cash returns—
Median unit-level EBITDA / estimated initial investment midpoint. Steady-state estimate; year 1 returns will be lower as the unit ramps to median volumes.
Franchisee healthLocked
- Unit closure ratio
- Transfer vs. closure ratio
- Percent multi-unit franchisees
- Litigation rate
- EBITDA multiple on sales & transfers
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Sources
Financial and operating figures are sourced from the brand's Franchise Disclosure Documents. Brand percentile rankings are based on comparisons to other brands that include the same metrics in their Franchise Disclosure Documents.