Lawn Doctor

$LDWCF500 #111
CategoryMaintenance
SubcategoryLawn & Tree Care
Locations675
Franchisee Count110
Franchise Fee$25,000
Item 7 Low$135,820
Item 7 Midpoint$149,861
Item 7 High$163,902
Royalty Fees10% of Net Revenues
Ad / Brand Fund10%
Sold Not Open9
ParentCNL Strategic Capital, LLC
PE / InvestorLevine Leichtman Capital Partners
Founded1967
Completeness34/34 (100%)
Years in Business58
Began Franchising1967
HQHolmdel, NJ
Executives7
Main Phone(732) 946-4300
Email
FDD IssuedApril 28, 2026
Last UpdatedAug 24, 2026
FDDs2026 · 2025 · 2022 · 2018 · 2017 🔒
Franchisor

Lawn Doctor, Inc. offers franchises for the establishment and operation of Lawn Doctor Businesses that establish, care for and maintain lawns and other vegetation in an identified territory, including optional services such as liming, fungus control, grub treatments, and tree and shrub feeding, as well as holiday lighting and décor services under the HOLIDAY LIGHTING HEROES mark.

Lawn Doctor, Inc. is a New Jersey corporation, wholly owned by LD Parent, Inc., which is indirectly owned by CNL Strategic Capital, LLC. Key executives include CEO Scott D. Frith and CFO John Miskin.

Lawn Doctor, Inc. offers franchises for the establishment and operation of Lawn Doctor Businesses that establish, care for and maintain lawns and other vegetation in an identified territory, including optional services such as liming, fungus control, grub treatments, and tree and shrub feeding, as well as holiday lighting and décor services under the HOLIDAY LIGHTING HEROES mark.

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