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Lawn Doctor vs Superior Fence & Rail

Franchise Comparison 2026

Both Lawn Doctor and Superior Fence & Rail are home services franchises. Lawn Doctor requires an investment of $150K – $177K while Superior Fence & Rail requires $134K – $278K. In terms of revenue, Superior Fence & Rail reports higher average unit revenue at $3.0M. Note: Averaged per franchisee, not per outlet - not comparable with per-outlet figures. On SBA loan performance, Superior Fence & Rail has a lower charge-off rate (0.0%) compared to Lawn Doctor (11.0%). FranchiseVerdict rates Lawn Doctor A (Strongest tier) and Superior Fence & Rail A (Strongest tier).

Investment Range
$150K – $177K
$134K – $278K
Franchise Fee
$127K
$60K
Royalty Rate
10.0%
6.0%
Average Revenue (Item 19)
$1.1MPer franchisee, not per outlet · Outlet subset
$3.0MPer franchisee, not per outlet
SBA Charge-Off Rate
11.0% (104 loans)
0.0% (55 loans)
Total Units
653
312
Unit Growth (YoY)
N/A
N/A
Year Began Franchising
1967
2017
FDD Year
2025
2026