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ManageMowed vs Garage Living — which franchise is the better buy?
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| ManageMowed | Garage Living | |
|---|---|---|
| Disclosure honesty | B | B |
| Investment from | $207,300 | $122,250 |
| Total fees | 10% | 8.5% |
| Outlets | 31 | 50 |
| Lawsuits | 0 | 2 |
ManageMowed: what their numbers say
21 franchised businesses averaged $347,803 gross sales (2025). Range $11,679-$1,930,341. 43% exceeded average. Newer businesses (12-36 months) averaged $148,824; established (36+ months) $427,395.
Garage Living: what their numbers say
Disclosed 30 U.S. franchised operations (37 territories) with 12-month data. Average gross sales $1,631,626; top quartile $2,949,020. Excludes 4 non-conforming units and Canada. No cherry-picking language identified.
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