For your first business
Put your experience to work for yourself.
Training and coaching cover sales, client service and the systems you’ll use to run the business.
What would I need to learn first?
Own a ManageMowed franchise
A business you own.
A future you shape.
Build a local business around lasting client relationships. You manage commercial landscaping. Independent vendors bring the crews and equipment.
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Choose a block to explore.
Your first business.
Or your next one.
If you already own a business
Bring your business sense to a new market.
Work through funding, staffing and oversight alongside your current business.
How would I staff this business alongside my current one?
The responsibility stays with you.The business needs an approved, full-time Account Manager. You can fill the role or hire a qualified employee. A Managing Owner remains responsible for the business.
See your city
as an owner.
Explore a city you know, using real streets and Census business counts.
Actual territories are defined by ZIP code, with 4,000 to 6,000 commercial properties. This map uses Census business counts as a stand-in and does not show availability.
Choose a city to explore. No contact details needed.
Your local landscapeYour city
Choose a city.
See its footprint.
Choose a city to load its streets, parks and waterways.
Explore the ZIP codes
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0ZIP codes
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Try your own numbers
Illustration only
See how the
numbers work.
Change the contract count and monthly price to see the math. These are your assumptions, not a forecast.
$500 per month is a working assumption for this illustration, not a documented average. Adjust it to explore your own service mix.
$12,500recurring revenue per month*
$150,000annual run rate*
$0$2M annual run rate
*Illustration based on an average service contract fee. Not an earnings claim. Actual contract values and results vary by market, property and owner.
Choose a city to put your inputs in local context.
Historical results: 2025 Item 19
Reported gross sales for businesses operating throughout 2025: 21 franchised businesses and 4 company-owned businesses.
- System average
- $486,745
- Company-owned average
- $1,216,186
- Highest gross sales
- $1,930,341
These are historical, unaudited gross sales, not profit. For three multi-territory franchisees, the FDD allocates half of consolidated results to each territory. Company-owned results are allocated equally across four territories.
Some ManageMowed Businesses have sold this much. Your individual results may differ. There is no assurance that you’ll sell as much.
Source: April 1, 2026 ManageMowed FDD, Item 19, Table 1 and notes (pages 34 to 36). Review the complete financial performance representation, its sample and assumptions before making an investment decision.
Picture your business here.
Talk through your city, the model and territory availability with ManageMowed.
Street map tiles load from OpenFreeMap after you choose a city. Counts: US Census ZIP Code Business Patterns 2022, establishments with paid employees, with Census 2023 ZCTA internal points marking ZIP areas. ZIPs without a matching ZCTA are excluded. Each lime dot represents one establishment in the selected ZIP totals. Dot positions are illustrated, not actual addresses. Outlined markers identify ZIP centers. Whole ZIP areas can put this business-count illustration above or below the 4,000 to 6,000 property range. This illustration is not a property inventory, customer list, territory boundary, offer or statement of availability. Actual territories are mapped by ManageMowed and defined in the franchise agreement. Calculator figures multiply your inputs; they are not a projection or guarantee.
The model in action
Build a business
people count on.
See how a client relationship becomes ongoing service.
Choose a stage to see your role.
01 / Meet the client
Start with what
the property needs.
Walk the site and listen to the property manager. Find out what good service means to them.
Tools behind you
Sales training and coaching
02 / Make the plan
Turn what you heard
into a clear plan.
Work with vendors on the scope. Use the proposal tools to explain the service and price.
Tools behind you
Proposal tools and operating guidance
03 / Coordinate the work
Bring the plan
to life.
Vendors bring their crews and equipment. You coordinate service, check the work and keep the client informed.
Tools behind you
Client records and vendor playbooks
04 / Keep service on track
Give the client
a reason to stay.
Follow up on the work and plan for the property’s next needs, from recurring maintenance to seasonal care.
Tools behind you
Coaching and service routines
01 / 04
This walkthrough illustrates the operating model. It does not depict a specific client, contract or outcome. Responsibilities depend on your staffing plan and franchise agreement.
Your first year
Support for the business
you’re building.
Learn how to win
and serve clients.
Training covers sales, client service, vendor management and the tools used to run the business.
- CRM and proposal tools
- Market Intro Program: 300 hours of outreach support over 12 months. Its $32,800 fee is a separate Item 7 cost.
- Develop your local vendor network
Give clients
a reason to stay.
Set clear expectations with vendors, check the work and keep clients informed.
- Weekly and monthly coaching
- Service routines and vendor playbooks
Build your team
with a clear plan.
Decide how you will fill the Account Manager role, cover its costs and supervise the work.
- An approved, full-time Account Manager: you or a qualified employee
- Required training for the people in key roles
- Review management requirements in FDD Item 15
This is an operating roadmap, not a promised timeline or outcome. Your pace depends on your market and execution. The Market Intro Program provides outreach support, not guaranteed leads or clients.
Kirk Kucin.
Colorado Springs, CO
Kirk’s move
from sales to ownership.
Kirk brought eight years of outside-sales experience to ManageMowed in Colorado Springs. Hear how he found clients, chose vendors and learned to delegate.
“If anyone’s gonna grow my business, it’s gonna be me.”
5 pages: Kirk’s story and a worksheet for your next step.
Kirk’s recorded owner interview · May 2, 2024.
Owners in their own words.
Jordan Clancy.
Boulder, CO
Jordan handled bookkeeping and business systems. His account manager handled vendors and property checks.
Full owner interview October 2021
Jeremy Pond.
Oregon & Washington
Jeremy uses shared job details in ServiceMinder to keep his team informed.
“Account managers can use this to confirm with vendors what is going on before the customer asks.”
Individual owner experiences, not a promise of results. Your role depends on your staffing plan and the franchise agreement.
See what it takes
to start.
Review the investment, fees and operating requirements before you decide.
Total initial investment / Item 7
$207,300 to $333,800
Estimated initial investment for a home-based business, including the $49,500 franchise fee. Source: April 1, 2026 FDD, Item 7. Review the complete table and notes before investing.
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Initial franchise fee / Item 5
$49,500
Included in the total above. The FDD separately lists market introduction, training expenses, technology, working funds and other startup costs.
Build your startup plan.
Initial cost estimates from the April 1, 2026 FDD, Item 7.
View initial cost breakdown
- Initial franchise fee
- $49,500
- Market introduction fee
- $32,800
- Vehicles and vehicle wraps
- $3,000 to $8,000
- Office furniture
- $0 to $1,000
- Technology set up fee
- $500
- Computers, software and telecommunication
- $1,000 to $3,000
- Training and pre-opening labor and expenses
- $3,500 to $10,000
- Opening supplies
- $3,000 to $4,000
- Vendor payment cashflow fund
- $10,000 to $15,000
- Professional fees
- $1,000 to $3,500
- Licenses and permits
- $500 to $1,000
- Additional funds12 months
- $102,500 to $205,500
The additional-funds estimate includes account manager and lead-generation representative salaries among its operating costs. The total assumes a home-based business. Commercial office or co-working space adds an estimated $600 to $1,000 in monthly rent. Read Item 7 notes 12 and 13 for the full assumptions.
Selected ongoing fees / Item 6
- Royalty
- 8% / 7%8% on the first $750,000 of annual gross sales, then 7% above that amount. The tiers reset each calendar year.
- Brand fund
- 2%Of Gross Sales, up to $10,000 per year. Subject to the fee terms in the FDD.
- Local marketing
- 2%Currently, at least 2% of annual Gross Sales. This is required local marketing spending.
Source: ManageMowed FDD, issued April 1, 2026, Items 5, 6 and 7. Review the complete FDD, applicable state addenda and current offering with ManageMowed before investing. These figures do not represent earnings or a promise of results.
Let’s talk about
your business.
Start with a 15-minute call about your goals, your city and how you would run it.
Before you decide
Get clear
before you commit.
- 01
Talk through your goals
Discuss your experience and the kind of business you want to build.
- 02
Review the details
If you continue, review the FDD, territory availability and investment.
- 03
Talk with owners
Ask franchisees what running the business is like.
Good questions.
Straight answers.
Do I need to run a landscaping crew?
No. Independent vendors bring the crews and equipment. You manage client relationships, coordinate service and check the work. Your investment still includes the applicable vehicle and operating costs in the FDD.
What if I’m new to landscaping or business ownership?
You have work to learn, and support to learn it. Training covers sales, vendor management, client service, software and financial management. Talk through the skills you bring and where you would need help.
Can I run it myself or hire an account manager?
You can serve as the Account Manager or hire a qualified employee approved by ManageMowed. Item 15 requires that role to be full time, at least 35 hours a week. It says at least 20 of those hours should be dedicated to business development. You also designate a Managing Owner responsible for financial, operational and legal matters. Review Item 15 and the staffing costs before choosing your approach.
What if I already own a business?
Your business experience gives you a place to start. This franchise still needs its own funding, training and management plan. Decide who will run daily operations. Plan how you will oversee the work alongside your current business.
How will I find my first clients?
You lead business development and follow-up. The Market Intro Program provides 300 hours of lead-generation and call-center support over 12 months. Its $32,800 fee is a separate cost in the Item 7 total. Outreach support does not guarantee leads, clients or sales.
Does the map mean my city is available?
No. The map illustrates a footprint using Census establishments, not the actual inventory of commercial properties. ManageMowed confirms territory mapping and availability during discovery.
What happens when I schedule a call?
Choose a time for a 15-minute introductory phone call. Start with your goals and the model. If you continue, review the FDD and territory, speak with franchisees and work through discovery before deciding.