Monster Tree Service franchise
A tree care business providing trimming, pruning, removal and related services. At the end of 2025 there were 134 Monster Tree Service locations in the US, all franchised.
- Cost to open
- $335K–$490K
- Franchise fee
- $49,500
- Royalty
- 3.5%–6.5%, subject to minimums
- Locations, 2025
- 134−113 in 3 yrs
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Company snapshot
- SBA loans
- On the SBA Franchise Directory
From MONSTER FRANCHISING SPE LLC’s 2026 filing; SBA status from the SBA Franchise Directory, October 28, 2026.
How much a Monster Tree Service franchise costs
Opening one Monster Tree Service costs an estimated $335,040 to $489,775. That covers the franchise fee and everything else needed to open, through the first months of working capital.
Source: MONSTER FRANCHISING SPE LLC, 2026 filing, page 35
Monster Tree Service franchise fee
The franchise fee is $49,500. You pay it when you sign the franchise agreement.
Source: MONSTER FRANCHISING SPE LLC, 2026 filing, page 16
Royalty and ongoing fees
| Royalty | Annual revenue tiers carry 6.5%, 5%, 4.25% and 3.5%, subject to minimum royalties; rates reset each calendar year. |
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The typical franchise royalty is 6% of sales, plus 2% for marketing. See franchise fees and royalties to compare.
Source: MONSTER FRANCHISING SPE LLC, 2026 filing, page 19
Sales and earnings
Shares figures Monster Tree Service publishes sales or earnings figures for its locations: Outlet counts represent operating territories.. The full tables, with notes on which locations are counted, are in its filing.
Source: MONSTER FRANCHISING SPE LLC, 2026 filing, page 81
Locations opened and closed
| Year | Franchised | Company-owned | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 214 (−33) | 3 | 48 |
| 2024 | 176 (−38) | 0 | 48 |
| 2025 | 134 (−42) | 0 | 43 |
Closed or left counts terminations, non-renewals, locations bought back by the franchisor and locations that stopped operating. Counts represent operating territories, not franchise owners.
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Source: MONSTER FRANCHISING SPE LLC, 2026 filing, page 87
How Monster Tree Service compares
Of the 226 home service franchises on this site, Monster Tree Service is the 215th cheapest to open and the 82nd largest by number of locations.
| Measure | Monster Tree Service | Typical home service |
|---|---|---|
| Cost to open, low end | $335K | $137K |
| Closed or left per year | 22.1% | 6.5% |
| Change in franchised locations, 3 yrs | −45.7% | +14.6% |
| Shares earnings figures | Yes | 200 of 226 |
Typical is the median across the 226 brands in home service franchises.
