Green Franchise Opportunities: Own an Organic Lawn Care Business
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More than 60 franchise locations
Founded in Fort Collins, Colorado in 2006
Franchising since 2008
Two brands: lawn care and mosquito control
Electric equipment and organic products
Clean Air Lawn Care is an organic, eco-friendly lawn care franchise. Our owners build recurring-revenue lawn care businesses using quiet electric mowers, trimmers, and blowers, plus custom organic fertilizers and Moose Juice plant-based weed control developed with Colorado State University turf and soil scientists. With more than 60 locations nationwide, we bring the brand, systems, training, and marketing, so you can build a business your community feels good about. See how to become an owner.
Why Owners Choose a Clean Air Lawn Care Franchise
Here’s what you get when you buy into a proven green business instead of starting from scratch.
Recurring, subscription revenue
Customers sign up for season-long programs of organic fertilization, natural weed control, and weekly electric mowing, so your revenue builds route by route instead of one job at a time.
Marketing run by HQ
Our HQ team builds and runs your local web page, local SEO, Google Business Profile setup, and Google and Meta ad campaigns in-house, so you can focus on customers and crews.
A science-backed program
Our custom organic fertilizers and Moose Juice plant-based weed control were developed with Colorado State University turf and soil scientists. You start with products and methods that already work.
Low overhead to start
No storefront and no big crew required. Start lean with electric equipment and a small team, then grow as your routes fill.
A second brand to grow into
Many owners also run Clean Air Mosquito Control, our natural mosquito and tick control sister brand, adding a second service line for the same customers.
An owner community
You join a network of owners who share what works, plus ongoing coaching, training, and owner conferences with the HQ team.
See if a territory is open near you
Book a quick, no-pressure call with our franchise development team. We’ll talk about your goals, your market, and next steps.
What Makes Clean Air Different
Electric, not gas
Clean Air crews use electric mowers, trimmers, and blowers, so there’s no exhaust and far less noise in the neighborhood. According to the California Air Resources Board, smog-forming emissions from small gas engines like mowers and leaf blowers already exceed those from passenger cars in California. An EPA-published study estimates gas lawn equipment emits more than 20 million tons of carbon dioxide a year.
California now requires most new small off-road engines to be zero emission, and a growing list of cities restrict gas leaf blowers. Clean Air owners are already where the industry is heading.
Organic, not synthetic
Our organic program feeds the soil, not just the grass, so lawns get healthier from the ground up. Custom organic fertilizers and soil builders, developed with Colorado State University turf and soil scientists, encourage beneficial microbes and earthworms, building deeper roots and thicker turf that crowds weeds out.
When weeds need extra help, owners use Moose Juice, our plant-based weed control, instead of harsh chemical herbicides. Customers get pet-friendly, kid-friendly, pollinator-friendly lawn care with no synthetic fertilizers, and that’s exactly why health-conscious homeowners seek us out.
Two Brands, One Owner: Lawn Care and Mosquito Control
Clean Air Mosquito Control is our sister brand, offering natural mosquito and tick control with plant-based treatments. Owners in markets like Boise, Marietta, and St. Louis run both brands, so the same customers who love their organic lawn can take back their backyard from mosquitoes too.
For owners, that means a second service line, more revenue per customer, and one trusted local name for the whole yard. Visit Clean Air Mosquito Control.
How to Become a Clean Air Lawn Care Franchise Owner
Our process is simple and transparent, so you can make a confident decision.
1. Book an intro call
Grab a 30-minute call with our franchise development team. We’ll learn about your goals and answer your first questions about the business.
2. Review the Franchise Disclosure Document
We send you our Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD), which lays out the investment, fees, and owner obligations, and we talk through which territories are open near you.
3. Talk with current owners
Ask real Clean Air owners what running the business is like, from busy-season routes to how HQ support works day to day.
4. Train and launch
After you sign, new-owner training covers organic lawn care practices, soil science, equipment, and business management and CRM, while our team builds your local web page, Google Business Profile, and launch marketing.
Who Thrives as a Clean Air Lawn Care Owner
Our owners are part entrepreneur, part environmental advocate, and part community builder. They come from corporate careers looking for freedom, parents looking for work-life balance, and outdoor lovers ready to turn a passion into a business. What they share is a belief that business can be good for both people and the planet.
You’ll fit right in if you care about sustainability, enjoy being outdoors and in your community, and want to grow a profitable business with a proven system and a national brand behind you. See our current locations.
Frequently Asked Questions About Owning a Clean Air Lawn Care Franchise
What is a Clean Air Lawn Care franchise?
It’s an organic, eco-friendly lawn care business you own and run in your local territory under the Clean Air Lawn Care brand. Owners provide organic lawn fertilization, natural weed control, electric lawn mowing, core aeration, and related services using electric equipment and custom organic products. Clean Air Lawn Care was founded in Fort Collins, Colorado in 2006, has been franchising since 2008, and has more than 60 franchise locations.
How much does it cost to open a Clean Air Lawn Care franchise?
Your total investment depends on your territory, equipment, and crew size. The full range of startup costs and fees is laid out in our Franchise Disclosure Document, which we share and walk through with you after an intro call. Book a 30-minute call with our franchise development team to get current numbers for your area.
Do I need lawn care experience to own a franchise?
No turf background is required to get started. Our owners come from corporate careers, small businesses, and outdoor work, and new-owner training covers organic lawn care practices, soil science, equipment operations, and business management and CRM.
How does a Clean Air Lawn Care franchise make money?
Most revenue comes from recurring programs. Customers sign up for a season of organic lawn treatments, natural weed control, and weekly electric mowing, then add services like core aeration, overseeding, and mosquito control. Recurring programs make revenue more predictable, and premium organic service supports stronger pricing than mow-and-go competitors.
Is lawn care a seasonal business?
Yes, and season length depends on your market. Owners in warmer climates work most of the year, while owners in colder regions plan around a shorter growing season. Recurring programs and add-on services like mosquito control help smooth out revenue across the year.
What support does Clean Air Lawn Care HQ provide?
Our HQ team handles the national brand, your local web page and SEO, Google Business Profile setup, and Google and Meta ad campaigns in-house. You also get new-owner training, ongoing coaching, CRM and business systems, and a network of owners who share what works.
Can I offer mosquito control too?
Yes. Clean Air Mosquito Control is our sister brand for natural mosquito and tick control. Owners in markets like Boise, Marietta, and St. Louis run both brands, offering a second service line to the same customers.
Where are Clean Air Lawn Care franchise territories available?
We have more than 60 franchise locations and are adding new ones across the United States. Check our current locations to see where owners already operate, then book a call to find out whether your area is open.