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The Grounds Guys, by the numbers

Every figure below comes from real financed deals — what buyers paid, where, and how the loans performed.

SBA Franchise Directory: listed ✓ (identifier S1758)

166 deals since 2020 · typical deal $150K · 15.79% failure rate

166

Deals since 2020

$150K

Typical deal

23

Deals since FY2025

15.79%

Failure rate (FY20–23)

15.79% of The Grounds Guys's FY2020–23 deals failed — well above typical. Price that risk into your offer and your reserves.

What buyers pay for The Grounds Guys

Most The Grounds Guys deals financed between $150K and $150K. Above $150K, you're paying more than 75% of buyers did — make the seller earn it.

Monthly payment (10-yr)
$2,218
Down payment (10%)
$17K
Cash to close (all-in)
$21K

Estimates at today's rates and standard 7(a) terms. Not a loan offer.

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Credit score

Available cash (you'll need ~$21K)

Experience

Recent financings

  • AWGW Landscaping LLC dba THE GROUNDS GUYS OF WEST COVINA in West Covina, CA — $250K (2026) · United Midwest Savings Bank National Association
  • KUPIBO LLC dba The Grounds Guys of Maple Grove - NW Metro in Otsego, MN — $250K (2026) · United Midwest Savings Bank National Association
  • Surterra LLC dba The Grounds Guys of York County in Fort Mill, SC — $250K (2026) · United Midwest Savings Bank National Association
  • NovaScapes LLC dba The Grounds Guys of Northwest Austin in Georgetown, TX — $250K (2026) · United Midwest Savings Bank National Association
  • Falcon Lawn Care LLC dba The Grounds Guys of NE Colorado Springs in Peyton, CO — $250K (2026) · United Midwest Savings Bank National Association
  • DYER LANDSCAPING SERVICES, LLC dba THE GROUNDS GUYS OF TACOMA - GIG HARBOR in Gig Harbor, WA — $250K (2026) · United Midwest Savings Bank National Association
  • V & A HOLDINGS LLC dba THE GROUNDS GUYS OF OAK BROOK - LEMONT in Lemont, IL — $250K (2026) · United Midwest Savings Bank National Association
  • No Worries Landscaping, llc dba The Grounds Guys of Lake Norman in Davidson, NC — $150K (2026) · United Midwest Savings Bank National Association
  • Potter Franchising Investments LLC in Severance, CO — $150K (2026) · United Midwest Savings Bank National Association
  • SKBarrus, Inc. dba The Grounds Guys of The Colony in Mckinney, TX — $150K (2026) · United Midwest Savings Bank National Association

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Who funds The Grounds Guys — and where

Every dot is a financed The Grounds Guys — 166 mapped.

Financed The Grounds Guys locations — list all 166 as text

Top lenders for this brand

  1. 1.United Midwest Savings Bank National Association(157)
  2. 2.Glacier Bank(2)
  3. 3.First-Citizens Bank & Trust Company(1)
  4. 4.Banc of California(1)
  5. 5.Citizens Bank(1)

Most active states

  1. 1.Texas (37 loans)
  2. 2.Florida (19 loans)
  3. 3.Georgia (11 loans)
  4. 4.North Carolina (10 loans)
  5. 5.Washington (8 loans)
  6. 6.Colorado (8 loans)
  7. 7.Illinois (7 loans)
  8. 8.Tennessee (6 loans)

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Common questions

How much does a The Grounds Guys cost to buy or open?

The typical deal for The Grounds Guys is $150K across 166 transactions since 2020. With the SBA's 10% minimum down payment, that points to roughly $17K of buyer cash on a typical deal.

How risky is The Grounds Guys?

15.79% of The Grounds Guys's FY2020–23 deals failed and were written off. Under 1% is excellent; 1–3% is normal; above 3% deserves hard questions before the LOI.

Can I finance a The Grounds Guys with an SBA loan?

Yes — The Grounds Guys has been SBA-financed 23 times since FY2025, which means it clears the SBA Franchise Directory requirement regularly. Confirm current listing before signing an LOI.

Buying a The Grounds Guys franchise

Most The Grounds Guys buyers finance the purchase or build-out with an SBA 7(a) loan — up to 90% of the cost with roughly 10% down. The typical The Grounds Guys deal financed for $150K, which points to about $17K of buyer cash on a typical purchase. The Grounds Guys is listed in the SBA Franchise Directory (identifier S1758), so it's eligible to finance today — confirm current listing with your lender before the LOI. See the lenders that already fund The Grounds Guys — a bank that knows the brand approves faster — or pre-qualify for financing to see your likely loan size first.

AI summary

This profile summarizes public SBA financing activity for The Grounds Guys — lender activity, typical loan sizes, financing history, and risk and failure signals where available — via CapBench SBA Intelligence. CapBench is not a lender.

Source: CapBench SBA Intelligence, based on public SBA, lender, franchise, FDIC, and related records. CapBench is not a lender and does not guarantee financing.

Agent summary

This page summarizes public SBA 7(a) financing for The Grounds Guys — typical deal size, the lenders that fund the brand, geography, and failure-rate context — from CapBench SBA Intelligence. The Grounds Guys is confirmed in the SBA Franchise Directory here; CapBench is not a lender and does not sell franchises.

  • 166 SBA 7(a) deals since 2020
  • $150K typical deal
  • 23 deals since FY2025
  • 15.79% failure rate (FY20–23 cohort)
  • SBA Franchise Directory: listed (identifier S1758)
  • Top lenders: United Midwest Savings Bank National Association, Glacier Bank, First-Citizens Bank & Trust Company

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Data freshness:
SBA records through 2026-05-31; FDIC through 2026-03-31; page updated 2026-06-17.
Sources:
Public SBA 7(a) loan records; FDIC institution data (BankFind); CapBench lender and franchise enrichment.
Canonical:
https://www.capbench.com/franchises/the-grounds-guys
API:
https://www.capbench.com/api/public/franchises/the-grounds-guys
Methodology:
Sources & methodology
  • Informational only — CapBench does not confirm this entity is for sale, eligible for SBA financing, or approved by any lender.
  • Figures come from public records and CapBench methodology; verify before relying on them.
  • Financing figures are historical SBA loan records, not a current offer or franchise availability. Confirm SBA Franchise Directory listing with your lender before an LOI.

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CapBench analysis of public lending records, FY2020–present. Charge-off rate measured on the FY2020–23 cohort. Not affiliated with The Grounds Guys.

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