Tommy Pollina Landscape Co

After 45 years of operating in Chicago and building a corporate location approaching $4M in annual
revenue, Tommy Pollina is expanding its proven drainage infrastructure platform into new markets.
The opportunity is built around a proprietary drainage methodology, decades of institutional knowledge
and intellectual property, and a comprehensive operating playbook developed through thousands of
real-world projects.
Millions of aging American properties were built either without any drainage infrastructure or with
drainage and other outdoor infrastructure that is now outdated, failing, or no longer adequate to comply
with evolving city, county, and municipal requirements.
The result is substantial, built-in demand to repair, replace, and modernize non-discretionary aging
infrastructure across millions of American properties built 25, 50, 75, even 100+ years ago—exactly the
problems TPLC has spent 45 years learning to solve.

WHY Tommy Pollina Landscape Co?

45+ years of proven IP, systems & institutional knowledge — accumulated expertise no new entrant can buy, build or replicate

Drainage-first positioning creates an entirely different category — specialized, differentiated and virtually untouched by franchising
Tommy Pollina Flywheel — solve complex property problems, earn the relationship, then capture high-ticket projects & recurring spend

OUR IDEAL FRANCHISEE

Experienced operator or business professional seeking ownership and long-term enterprise value
Strong sales, leadership and management skills; comfortable building and leading field teams
Hands-on, growth-oriented owner who follows systems and wants to scale a substantial local business

AVAILABLE MARKETS
US markets available: All except listed below

HOT Regions/Desirable: affluent suburbs are our target markets

NOT available: Please submit territory check

Available in Canada: No

International Referrals: No

BACKGROUND
Year founded: 1982

Year Franchised: 2026

Number of franchises currently operating: 0

Number of International franchises currently operating: 0

Number of corporate owned franchises: 1

Home Based: Yes

Absentee ownership available: No

Semi-Absentee ownership available: Yes

Accepting Master Franchisor and Area Developer Referrals: Yes

Average number of employees required: 2

E2 Visa Friendly: No

FINANCIAL DETAILS

Franchise Fee: Single: $125,000

Providing earnings guidance in Item 19 in FDD: Yes

Total investment range: $235,505 – $288,905

Net worth requirement: $300,000

Royalty: 6.5%–8% of Gross Sales

Additional fees: 1.5% Brand Fund + $1,800/month System Technology Fee + minimum $45,000/year local marketing

Financial assistance available: Yes

VetFran program: Yes

Veterans/Minorities/First Responders Discount? Yes

SUPPORT & TRAINING PROVIDED
Training and support program details:

initial training includes 26 hours of classroom training and 24 hours of on-the-job training covering Tommy Pollina history, philosophy and industry knowledge; pre-opening
procedures; people development; marketing and sales; landscape service procedures; and daily operating procedures. Training is provided remotely and/or at headquarters in
Chicago and may include ride-alongs and real customer visits.

Cost for Training: Included in initial franchise fee for up to 2 individuals

Lodging and airfare included: No

Site Selection Assistance: Yes

Lease Negotiation Assistance: No
Mentor following training: Yes

Length of mentoring Franchisee: As needed

Last updated: 10/19/2026

Liaison: Lori Conte, CFPC