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The real numbers on owning a Canopy franchise

Lawn Care Services · FDD 2026 · from public state filings
BDisclosure honesty
This franchisor discloses earnings (Item 19) — but read how.
Investment
$98,100–$188,200
Total fees
9% of sales
Outlets
46
Closure signals
0 ceased, 4 terminated
Lawsuits
0

What their own earnings claim actually says

Corporate unit revenue/accounts, franchisee gross revenue, revenue less disclosed costs, recurring revenue %, conversion/retention rates, per-vehicle metrics, customer acquisition costs.

Failure & turnover reality (Item 20)

4 terminations in 2025; no transfers/ceased operations; early-stage system.

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Canopy franchise — frequently asked

How much does a Canopy franchise cost?
The FDD lists a total initial investment of about $98,100–$188,200, including a $49,500 initial franchise fee.
How much do Canopy franchise owners make?
Corporate unit revenue/accounts, franchisee gross revenue, revenue less disclosed costs, recurring revenue %, conversion/retention rates, per-vehicle metrics, customer acquisition costs. We grade this disclosure B for honesty.
What is the Canopy franchise failure rate?
4 terminations in 2025; no transfers/ceased operations; early-stage system.
Is a Canopy franchise worth it?
It depends on the numbers, not the pitch. Canopy scores B on disclosure honesty, carries about 9% of sales in ongoing fees. Get the real owner take-home before you sign.

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Source: MN CARDS 35323-202601-08 (Clean FDD 2026). FranchiseValidate is independent and not affiliated with Canopy or its franchisor. Figures are extracted from the franchisor's own public disclosure document; verify against the current FDD before any decision.