Weed Man Franchise FDD, Costs & Fees (2025)

Weed Man specializes in professional lawn care services, offering tailored treatment plans to maintain healthy and vibrant lawns for residential and commercial properties.

Weed Man is a leading lawn care franchise specializing in environmentally responsible fertilization, weed control, and integrated pest management services. Founded in 1970 by Des and Brenda Rice in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada, the company began franchising in 1976.

Today, Weed Man operates over 930 territories across North America, with its U.S. headquarters located in Middleton, Wisconsin.

The franchise offers a comprehensive suite of services designed to promote healthy, vibrant lawns. These services include professional fertilization, targeted weed control, and integrated pest management, all tailored to meet the specific needs of residential and commercial clients.

Weed Man’s commitment to environmentally responsible practices ensures that their services not only enhance the beauty of outdoor spaces but also contribute to ecological sustainability.

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 $30,000 - $50,000
Training Cost $4,600
Travel & Living Expenses During Initial Training $2,000 – $3,000
Real Estate Improvements See Below
Equipment and Fixtures $7,700
Truck & Spray Package Lease $1,000 - $1,500/month
Computer Hardware and Software $5,635
Miscellaneous Opening Costs $1,600 - $2,350
Additional Funds - 3 months $25,000 - $30,000
Insurance $3,000
Total Estimated Initial Investment $80,535 to $107,785
Type of Expenditure Amount
Initial Franchise Fee $30,000 - $50,000
Training Cost $4,600
Travel & Living Expenses During Initial Training $2,000 – $3,000
Real Estate Improvements See Below
Equipment and Fixtures $7,700
Truck & Spray Package Lease $1,000 - $1,500/month
Computer Hardware and Software $5,635
Miscellaneous Opening Costs $1,600 - $2,350
Additional Funds - 3 months $25,000 - $30,000
Insurance $3,000
Total Estimated Initial Investment $80,535 to $107,785

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2023
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1987
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2010
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Training

Weed Man provides a structured and multi-stage training program to help franchisees effectively run their business. These programs cover operations, planning, and technical guidance tailored to the brand's specialized services. Here are the main training components:

  1. Initial Training Program: Weed Man offers an initial training session before the franchise opens, which includes guidance on business setup, finished equipment packages, inventory, and uniforms. It also provides a detailed business plan during this session.
  2. Operational Support: After opening, Weed Man continues to advise franchisees on business operations, offering solutions to any problems encountered. This includes regular updates through Technical Bulletins and on-site visits—two in the first year—to share expertise in lawn care and weed management.
  3. Access to Operational Systems: Franchisees are given access to the company's online Operation Systems, which include mandatory and recommended practices, standards, and procedures.

Territory Protection

Weed Man offers protected territories to its franchisees to support localized business growth and reduce internal competition. Each franchisee is granted an exclusive territory defined by specific geographic boundaries. Within this area, the franchisor agrees not to establish or allow another Weed Man franchise to operate.

This territorial protection allows franchisees to develop their market without interference from other same-brand locations. However, while the franchisor restricts direct competition, they may still manage broader brand marketing and services that overlap geographically. The exact terms and conditions of this territorial exclusivity are governed by the franchise agreement and must be reviewed carefully.

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