Joshua Tree Experts franchise
A Joshua Tree Experts franchisee provides tree care, plant health, lawn care and pest control services. At the end of 2025 there were 17 Joshua Tree Experts locations in the US, 16 franchised and 1 company-owned.
- Cost to open
- $438K–$618K
- Franchise fee
- $59,500
- Royalty
- 3.5%–6% + minimum
- Locations, 2025
- 17+16 in 3 yrs
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Company snapshot
- SBA loans
- Not on the SBA Franchise Directory
From JTE Franchising LLC’s 2026 filing; SBA status from the SBA Franchise Directory, October 28, 2026.
How much a Joshua Tree Experts franchise costs
Opening one territory costs an estimated $438,325 to $618,495. That covers the franchise fee and everything else needed to open, through the first months of working capital.
Source: JTE Franchising LLC, 2026 filing, page 21
Joshua Tree Experts franchise fee
The franchise fee is $59,500. You pay it when you sign the franchise agreement.
Source: JTE Franchising LLC, 2026 filing, page 11
Royalty and ongoing fees
| Royalty | Weekly gross-sales tiers reduce royalties from 6% to 3.5%, subject to minimum weekly fees after the initial six months. |
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The typical franchise royalty is 6% of sales, plus 2% for marketing. See franchise fees and royalties to compare.
Source: JTE Franchising LLC, 2026 filing, page 12
Sales and earnings
Shares figures Joshua Tree Experts publishes sales or earnings figures for its locations. The full tables, with notes on which locations are counted, are in its filing.
Source: JTE Franchising LLC, 2026 filing, page 46
Locations opened and closed
| Year | Franchised | Company-owned | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1 (+1) | 1 | 0 |
| 2024 | 8 (+7) | 1 | 1 |
| 2025 | 16 (+8) | 1 | 0 |
Closed or left counts terminations, non-renewals, locations bought back by the franchisor and locations that stopped operating.
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Source: JTE Franchising LLC, 2026 filing, page 54
How Joshua Tree Experts compares
Of the 143 home service franchises on this site, Joshua Tree Experts is the 141st cheapest to open and the 122nd largest by number of locations.
| Measure | Joshua Tree Experts | Typical home service |
|---|---|---|
| Cost to open, low end | $438K | $134K |
| Closed or left per year | 50% | 5.6% |
| Shares earnings figures | Yes | 123 of 143 |
Typical is the median across the 143 brands in home service franchises.
