This Jim's Mowing franchise review covers what it costs to buy in, how the fees and leads actually work, and how a Fox franchise across Victoria and Tasmania compares.
Jim's does not publish a single national price. What you pay depends on your territory and whether it is a new franchise or a resale.
Publicly listed figures put the licence around $20,000 to $35,000, and the all-up cost usually lands between $20,000 and $50,000 once you add a vehicle, equipment and some working capital.
After that you pay a flat monthly fee rather than a cut of your income, plus a small fee for each lead Jim's sends you. The numbers move around by area, so confirm yours with Jim's directly.
| Jim's Mowing | A Fox franchise | |
|---|---|---|
| Upfront cost | Franchise fee, plus your own equipment | Franchise fee from $20,000, plus equipment |
| Ongoing fee | Flat monthly fee, no % of income | Flat $207/week, no % of income |
| Leads | A fee per lead, win the job or not | Free and uncapped, no lead fees |
| Guarantee | Give away free jobs to reach a weekly minimum | Turnover paid in cash, no free work |
| Territory | Part of a dense national network | Larger, less saturated local areas |
| Brand and size | Very large, operating since 1982 | Smaller, local VIC & TAS team, 12+ years |
Jim's is the biggest name in the game, and that counts for a lot. It has been running since 1982, has thousands of franchisees, and the brand pulls a huge volume of enquiries through a central call centre.
If a well known national brand and the reach of a central call centre matter most to you, Jim's is a strong choice.
Fox is run by a local Victorian and Tasmanian team, with a franchise fee from $20,000. It is a smaller brand than Jim's, but the model is built around the owner: free uncapped leads, a flat weekly fee, and a cash turnover guarantee with no free work.