Lawn & Garden franchises in Australia
17 Lawn & Garden systems on file (12 with published fees). Q3 2026 Fee Index: a median all-in cost of $18,000–$49,000 (12 systems).
Fox Mowing & Gardening
From $10,000 all-in.
Jim's Mowing
2600 units across Australia.
Jim's Mowing Sydney
Up to $150,000 all-in.
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Jim's Mowing Eastern Suburbs
Best locations for a lawn & garden franchise
Ranked by lawn & garden opportunity score, population, income, growth and local competition. Highest-opportunity markets first.
Competitor counts are live OpenStreetMap data where available, else a trade-area model. See all location reports.
Buying a lawn & garden franchise: what to know
How does a lawn & garden franchise work?
A lawn and garden franchise is a classic low-cost, home- or vehicle-based owner-operator model: mowing, gardening and grounds care in a defined territory, billed per job and often on recurring rounds. The franchisor provides the brand, a lead or booking system and (in some systems) a starter client base. It is among the cheapest categories to enter.
How much does a lawn & garden franchise cost?
Mainly the franchise fee, a vehicle and trailer, equipment and insurance, no premises. Some systems include or guarantee a starter client base, which lifts the entry price. Keep working capital for the weeks before the round is full. The current Q3 2026 Fee Index median all-in is $18,000–$49,000 across the 12 lawn & garden systems that publish a cost.
Are lawn & garden franchises profitable?
No Australian register publishes verified lawn-and-garden franchisee earnings. Income is capped by billable hours until you add staff, and varies with pricing, season and territory density. Check the lead or client-base promise with existing franchisees and have an accountant test it against the disclosure document.
What to check before you buy a lawn & garden franchise
- Is a client base guaranteed in writing, and how is it valued?
- Territory size, density and exclusivity.
- Seasonality and how the system smooths winter income.
- Equipment cost and whether it must be bought from the franchisor.
General guidance, not financial advice. Confirm every figure with the franchisor and the disclosure document, and see how to buy a franchise.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a Lawn & Garden franchise cost in Australia?
Across the Lawn & Garden systems that publish their costs, the Q3 2026 Fee Index shows a median all-in cost of $18,000–$49,000 (12 systems). Always confirm the all-in figure, including working capital, in the disclosure document.
How many Lawn & Garden franchises are there in Australia?
17 Lawn & Garden franchise systems are on file at FranchiseScope, 12 of them with published fees. The largest by network is Jim's Mowing with 2600 units.
Which Lawn & Garden franchise has an open territory near me?
Systems currently recruiting show their open states in the list above. Use our location reports to see which areas have the least lawn & garden competition before you enquire.
Are Lawn & Garden franchises profitable in Australia?
There is no published, verified dataset of Australian lawn & garden franchisee earnings, so treat any "average profit" claim with caution. Profitability depends on your costs, location, pricing and hours, plus the royalty and marketing levy. Ask the franchisor for the basis of any income figure, speak to current franchisees, and have an accountant review it against the disclosure document.