Canopy Lawn Care franchise
A lawn care business providing fertilization, weed control and related treatments. At the end of 2025 there were 46 Canopy Lawn Care locations in the US, 41 franchised and 5 company-owned.
- Cost to open
- $98K–$188K
- Franchise fee
- $49,500
- Royalty
- 8%, subject to minimums
- Locations, 2025
- 46
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Company snapshot
- SBA loans
- On the SBA Franchise Directory
From Canopy Franchise Corporation’s 2026 filing; SBA status from the SBA Franchise Directory, October 28, 2026.
How much a Canopy Lawn Care franchise costs
Opening one Canopy Lawn Care costs an estimated $98,100 to $188,200. That covers the franchise fee and everything else needed to open, through the first months of working capital.
Source: Canopy Franchise Corporation, 2026 filing, page 25
Canopy Lawn Care franchise fee
The franchise fee is $49,500. You pay it when you sign the franchise agreement.
Source: Canopy Franchise Corporation, 2026 filing, page 18
Royalty and ongoing fees
| Royalty | The greater of 8% of gross revenue or the required minimum royalty, with possible seasonal adjustments. |
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The typical franchise royalty is 6% of sales, plus 2% for marketing. See franchise fees and royalties to compare.
Source: Canopy Franchise Corporation, 2026 filing, page 20
Sales and earnings
Shares figures Canopy Lawn Care publishes sales or earnings figures for its locations: Performance information includes an affiliate-owned operation.. The full tables, with notes on which locations are counted, are in its filing.
Source: Canopy Franchise Corporation, 2026 filing, page 48
Locations opened and closed
| Year | Franchised | Company-owned |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 0 (0) | 4 |
| 2024 | 37 (+37) | 5 |
| 2025 | 41 (+4) | 5 |
Closed or left counts terminations, non-renewals, locations bought back by the franchisor and locations that stopped operating.
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Source: Canopy Franchise Corporation, 2026 filing, page 54
How Canopy Lawn Care compares
Of the 16 lawn care franchises on this site, Canopy Lawn Care is the 5th cheapest to open and the 9th largest by number of locations.
| Measure | Canopy Lawn Care | Typical lawn care |
|---|---|---|
| Cost to open, low end | $98K | $117K |
| Royalty | 8% | 7% |
| Shares earnings figures | Yes | 15 of 16 |
Typical is the median across the 16 brands in lawn care franchises.
