Mowing Franchise ROI
Estimate what you could earn from a mowing franchise, based on real-world numbers.
Numbers are estimates only. Your results will depend on your effort, local demand and how you run your business.
How It Works
A typical mowing franchise runs with around 90–100 regular customers, mowing approximately 10 lawns per day during a 5-day week in busy periods.
Each client typically gets mowed 17–20 times per year, worth $900–$1,400 per annum per customer.
Typical turnover ranges from $81,000–$140,000 per annum, with potential to grow over $200,000 with staff and extra trailers.
- Regular customers drive recurring income – build a solid base of repeat clients for steady cash flow.
- Add ride-on work and clean-up jobs – these higher-value services can significantly boost your revenue.
- Grow by adding staff later – scale your operation once you've established your customer base.
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These figures are estimates only and depend on your effort, local demand, pricing and costs. They are not guarantees of income.
What These Numbers Mean
Fast payback for a local service business.
- More regular customers – Each additional customer adds recurring revenue throughout the year, building a more stable income base.
- Upgrading to ride-on – Enables you to take on larger properties and increase your earning capacity per hour worked.
- Adding staff later – Once established, you can scale by hiring additional operators, allowing you to serve more customers and grow beyond a single-person operation.