Lawn Doctor Ranked No. 120 on Entrepreneur Magazine’s 2024 Franchise 500

HOLMDEL, NJ – Lawn Doctor, the lawn care franchise with over 640 locations nationwide, has been ranked No. 120 on Entrepreneur Magazine’s 2024 Franchise 500. The ranking, which is recognized as one of the most competitive and comprehensive in the industry, was determined based on the franchise’s costs and fees, size and growth, support, and brand strength. 

Each year, Entrepreneur accepts submissions of a robust questionnaire and current Franchise Disclosure Documents from franchisors who want to be considered for a spot on the list. The 2024 ranking was the most competitive one yet, with 1,389 franchisors submitting the necessary materials, making Lawn Doctor’s placement even more impressive.

“Lawn Doctor has spent decades developing our systems, and we’ve long demonstrated our ability to support entrepreneurs in building valuable, sustainable businesses,” said  Eric Martin, senior vice president of franchise development at Happinest Brands. “Being recognized on the Franchise 500 reaffirms the value we offer franchisees, and we’re proud to stand among the top-performing concepts in the industry.”

With decades of history, Lawn Doctor has established a strong business model and has proven its ability to adapt and support the needs of franchisees and those of the market. 

Last year, Lawn Doctor sold out two markets and exceeded $220 million in system-wide revenue—two major milestones. The system also saw six transfers that allowed established owners to monetize their assets and retire. In a system as big as Lawn Doctor’s, Martin said this demonstrates healthy turnover and underscores the strength of the Lawn Doctor opportunity for those looking to build a life they love.

“The Franchise 500 is well-known as a key resource for prospective franchisees looking to make an educated investment decision,” added Martin. “The entire Lawn Doctor team is pleased to know that the values and goals that we share internally are both recognized by other industry professionals and undeniably proven by our track record of success.”

This year, Lawn Doctor aims to continue its expansion, bringing stable investment opportunities and high-quality lawn services to communities nationwide, including Miami, Fort Lauderdale and Orlando, Florida; Chicago, Illinois; Des Moines, Iowa; the greater Kansas City area; Baton Rouge and New Orleans, Louisiana; Corpus Christi, Texas; Minneapolis and St. Paul, Minnesota; Tulsa, Oklahoma; Portland, Oregon; Seattle, Washington; and Southern California.

ABOUT LAWN DOCTOR

Since its first franchise in 1967, Lawn Doctor has established itself as a leader in the lawn care services industry through innovative technology, its ability to satisfy the needs of consumers on a national level, and its development and expansion within the industry. Lawn Doctor specializes in treatment and conditioning services, such as fertilization, weed control, seeding, aeration and tree and shrub care. The Lawn Doctor brand has hundreds of locally owned and operated franchises and is the #1 ranked lawn care franchise in the United States.  Lawn Doctor is a 2023 Franchise 500 brand, ranking no. 79 for its financial strength and stability, unit growth and brand power.