Canopy Lawn Care Franchise FDD, Costs & Fees (2025)

KEY FRANCHISE STATS

All you need to know about this franchise in a snapshot

Number of franchises

Investment required

$98,000 - $185,000

Revenue (AUV)

$964,000

Last 3 years unit growth

n.a.

Initial franchise fee

$49,500

Operating Profit

23.1%

Canopy Lawn Care: Revolutionizing the Green Industry

Canopy Lawn Care is an innovative lawn care franchise that has been transforming the green industry since its inception. Founded in 2015 in Raleigh, North Carolina, Canopy has established its headquarters in the same city. The company began franchising in 2020, offering entrepreneurs the opportunity to join a brand committed to modern solutions and customer satisfaction.

Specializing in comprehensive lawn maintenance services, Canopy Lawn Care provides solutions such as fertilization, weed control, aeration, and overseeding. What sets Canopy apart from competitors is its emphasis on technology and environmental stewardship.

The company utilizes advanced software to streamline operations and enhance customer communication, ensuring a seamless experience for clients. Additionally, Canopy is dedicated to sustainable practices, incorporating eco-friendly products and methods to promote healthier lawns and a greener planet.

By focusing on innovation, customer engagement, and environmental responsibility, Canopy Lawn Care has positioned itself as a leader in the lawn care industry, offering franchisees a unique opportunity to grow their business within a supportive and future-ready network.

Initial investment

Here's what you would need to invest if you were to start this franchise. These costs are provided by the franchisor in the Franchise Disclosure Document.

Type of Expenditure	Amount
Initial Franchise Fee	$49,500
Grand Opening Marketing Spend	$5,000 - $50,000
Service vehicle down payment and lease payments	$8,000 - $10,000
Aftermarket Vehicle Items	$15,000 - $40,000
Rent	$0 - $1,200
Construction, Leasehold Improvements, Furniture and Fixtures	$0
Supplies, Uniforms, and Inventory	$1,000 - $3,000
Computer Systems	$1,500 - $2,500
Insurance Deposits and Premiums	$900 - $1,800
Travel and living expenses while training	$1,000 - $5,000
Professional Fees and Business Licenses	$500 - $1,200
Office Equipment and Supplies	$500 - $1,000
Additional Funds – 3 months	$15,000 - $20,000
TOTAL	$97,900 - $185,200

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Franchise Disclosure Document

Training

The Canopy Lawn franchise provides several types of training and guidance programs for its franchisees. Here are the main training programs offered by the Franchisor:

Initial Training Program
This is held in Raleigh, North Carolina, Richmond, Virginia, or another designated location. It covers the Canopy System, basic agronomics, marketing, sales, customer relations, IT systems, safety, and practical experience in running a lawn care business. Attendance is mandatory, and while there's no fee for the training itself, franchisees must cover travel, meals, and personal expenses.
Supplemental and Refresher Training
Franchisees or their Designated Business Managers may be required to attend these programs. The Franchisor may charge a reasonable fee for participation, and the franchisee must bear all associated travel and living expenses.
Mandatory Annual Conferences
Attendance at annual conferences designated by the Franchisor is required. Franchisees are responsible for all associated costs, including conference fees, travel, meals, and accommodation.
Employee Training Program
Franchisees must implement a training program for their own employees and ensure the staff is sufficiently trained to meet Canopy’s operational standards.

Territory Protection

Canopy Lawn franchise provides territory protection to its franchisees during the term of their agreement, as long as the franchisee complies with all contractual obligations. The franchisor agrees not to establish or license another Lawn Care Business using its marks within the designated territory.

This territory is defined based on demographic criteria, such as population density and dwelling units, and will remain fixed unless altered during the execution of a successor franchise agreement.

However, the protection is not entirely exclusive. Canopy reserves the right to engage with national accounts, even within a franchisee's territory, and may reassign jobs if the franchisee is unwilling or unable to fulfill them.

Additionally, franchisees may be temporarily allowed to serve adjacent unsold territories, but must cease operations there if the franchisor grants that area to another franchisee.