Monster Tree Service

$MTSNF500 #501
CategoryMaintenance
SubcategoryLawn & Tree Care
Locations134
Franchisee Count15
Franchise Fee$49,500
Item 7 Low$335,040
Item 7 Midpoint$412,408
Item 7 High$489,775
Royalty Fees6.5% of the first $1,000,000 of Gross Revenue in the then-current calendar year; 5% of Gross Revenue from $1,000,001 to $2,000,000 in the then-current calendar year; 4.25% of Gross Revenue from $2,000,001 to $3,000,000 in the then-current calendar year; and 3.5% of Gross Revenue in excess of $3,000,000 in the then-current calendar.
Ad / Brand Fund1%
Sold Not Open2
ParentAuthority Brands, Inc.
PE / InvestorApax Partners, LLP
Founded2012
Completeness34/34 (100%)
Years in Business14
Began Franchising2012
HQColumbia, MD
Executives15
LinksWeb
Main Phone(410) 740-1900
Email
FDD IssuedApril 29, 2026
Last UpdatedAug 24, 2026
FDDs2026 · 2025 · 2023 🔒
Franchisor

Monster Tree Service offers franchises for the establishment and operation of tree service businesses providing residential and commercial tree removal, pruning, land clearing, stump grinding, plant healthcare, and other tree care services.

Franchisees are required to use a GPS tracking system for vehicles, which incurs a fee of $40 per vehicle monthly. Additionally, there is a Technology Fee of $1,700 annually, payable in two installments.

Monster Tree Service offers franchises for the establishment and operation of tree service businesses providing residential and commercial tree removal, pruning, land clearing, stump grinding, plant healthcare, and other tree care services.

Read Monster Tree Service’s complete April 29, 2026 Franchise Disclosure Document — plus 2 prior years on file. Founder level — $19/mo — also unlocks Item 19 revenue, financial strength and unit trajectory across all 3,860 brands on FranDeals.

Get the FDD
Similar Brands
Lawn Doctor
#111$136K$164K
Unit Traj.
+2.2%
Rev Spread
811.1×
Payback
~3.2 yr
Net Growth
+2.8%
Survival
98.8%
Turnover
3.1%
Saturation
2.2 / M
Litig/100
0.00
Royalty+Ad
10% + 10%
4yr Units
+51
Rev/Invest
2.86×
Weed Man
#119$81K$109K
Unit Traj.
-20.5%
Rev Spread
83.7×
Payback
~0.9 yr
Net Growth
+0.0%
Survival
97.5%
Turnover
5.8%
Saturation
0.5 / M
Litig/100
0.00
Royalty+Ad
7.0% + 1.2%
4yr Units
−120
Rev/Invest
9.23×
Spring-Green Lawn Care
#168$119K$135K
Unit Traj.
+0.7%
Rev Spread
43.5×
Payback
~1.5 yr
Net Growth
+0.0%
Survival
99.2%
Turnover
5.6%
Saturation
0.8 / M
Litig/100
0.00
Royalty+Ad
10% + 4%
4yr Units
+2
Rev/Invest
6.40×
The Grounds Guys
#268$108K$253K
Unit Traj.
+2.9%
Rev Spread
102.0×
Payback
~3.0 yr
Net Growth
−4.5%
Survival
90.0%
Turnover
12.7%
Saturation
0.8 / M
Litig/100
1.82
Royalty+Ad
6% + 5%
4yr Units
+8
Rev/Invest
1.97×
Lawn Pride
#399$141K$244K
Unit Traj.
+157.6%
Rev Spread
Payback
Net Growth
+16.7%
Survival
95.2%
Turnover
9.5%
Saturation
0.4 / M
Litig/100
0.00
Royalty+Ad
8% + 8%
4yr Units
+43
Rev/Invest
Augusta Lawn Care Services
#403$61K$160K
Unit Traj.
+31.4%
Rev Spread
63.4×
Payback
~1.5 yr
Net Growth
+14.7%
Survival
90.5%
Turnover
11.1%
Saturation
0.8 / M
Litig/100
0.00
Royalty+Ad
flat $600/month for year 1, then $1,600/month beginning year 2
4yr Units
+92
Rev/Invest
3.54×
US Lawns
#466$113K$200K
Unit Traj.
-2.0%
Rev Spread
192.1×
Payback
~1.5 yr
Net Growth
−0.5%
Survival
92.3%
Turnover
10.1%
Saturation
0.9 / M
Litig/100
0.00
Royalty+Ad
7% + 2%
4yr Units
+0
Rev/Invest
4.92×
Boulder Designs
$148K$236K
Unit Traj.
-4.3%
Rev Spread
Payback
Net Growth
+6.1%
Survival
85.4%
Turnover
8.5%
Saturation
0.5 / M
Litig/100
4.88
Royalty+Ad
7% + 10%
4yr Units
−13
Rev/Invest
Open CRM →