
Southwest Greens
Entertainment & Recreation · Sports & Recreation
- Active units
- 53
- Royalty
- 50.0%
Franchised, year-end 2023
of weekly Net Sales
About Southwest Greens
Southwest Greens Ontario is a renowned brand that offers top-quality synthetic turf products in Toronto. Their meticulously designed products effortlessly mimic the look, feel, and performance of real grass. Whether it's for residential lawns, commercial landscapes, or resorts and event spaces, Southwest Greens Ontario provides the perfect artificial grass solution for any space. The brand's extensive product range extends beyond just grass, as they also offer synthetic golf greens, backyard putting greens, and play areas. These expertly created installations provide golf enthusiasts with professional-quality surfaces for practicing and perfecting their game. Moreover, homeowners can enjoy a lush and low-maintenance lawn that retains its vibrant green color all year round. With a commitment to environmental sustainability, Southwest Greens Ontario's signature collection is lead-free and made from 100% recyclable materials. Their products require less water, eliminate the need for fertilizers and pesticides, and contribute to long-term savings for homeowners and businesses alike. Backed by the industry leader Shaw Industries, Southwest Greens Ontario ensures the highest quality synthetic turf systems that are unmatched in durability, safety, and performance. With their excellent customer service and expertise, they are the go-to brand for all your artificial grass needs in Toronto.
Key terms
Brand Percentile Rankings
Growth
- Total locations53
Franchised units open at year-end
- New openings2
Gross new units opened during the calendar year
- 1-year unit growth rate-1.9%
Net unit growth versus prior year
- 3-year unit CAGR-0.9%
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$212k
Midpoint of estimated initial investment range
↓ Lower is better - Time to open3 months
Midpoint of average time from agreement to opening
↓ Lower is better - Royalty rate50.0%
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.