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Enviro Masters Lawn Care

Enjoy the Great Outdoors! and be part of a great new approach to lawn care. Organic and environmentally considerate. Home based. Excellent opportunity. Protected territories. Repeat business. Full training and marketing support. Business, turf management and in-field training. Master rights are now available in the U.S.

Franchisor Background

Year Established:

1987

Franchising Since:

1991

Operating Units:
Franchised Units:	45	93.8%
Company-Owned Units:	3	6.3%
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Total Operating Units:	48	100%

Geographic Distribution:
U.S.:	0	0%	In 0 States
Canada:	48	100%	In 0 Canadian Provinces
International:	0	0%	In 0 Foreign Countries
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Total:	48	100%

North America:
States/Provinces with the largest number of operating units:
Density	Units

Registered in Following Registration States:

Financial Requirements

Investment:
Minimum Net Worth:	$50K
Cash Investment:	$40-50K
Total Investment:	$40-50K
Average Total Investment:	$45K

Fees:
Initial Franchise Fee:	$35-40K
Average Franchise Fee:	$40K
On-Going Royalty:	5%
Average Royalty:	5%
Advertising Fee:	2%

Average Number of Employees:

1 Full-time, 1 Part-time

Space Needs (in square footage):

N/A

Preferred Sites:

Home-based

Other Sites:

Encourage Conversions?

Yes

Earnings Claims Provided?

Listed in the SBA Registry?

Support and Training

International Franchise Association:	No
Canadian Franchise Association:	No
Franchisee Association/Member:	No
Size of Corporate Staff:	4
Site Selection Assistance?	Yes
Lease Negotiation Assistance?	Not Applicable
Financial Assistance?	Yes, Direct

Marketing Support:
Co-Op Advertising:	Yes
National Advertising:	No
Regional Advertising:	No
Local Advertising:	No
Marketing Materials:	None Specified
Additional Services:	None Specified
Other Marketing Support:	None Specified

On-Going Support:
Central Data Processing:	Not Applicable
Central Purchasing:	Included in Fees
Field Operation Evaluation:	Included in Fees
Field Training:	Included in Fees
Initial Store Opening:	Included in Fees
Inventory Control:	Included in Fees
Franchisee Newsletter:	Included in Fees
Regional or National Meetings:	Included in Fees
800 Telephone Hotline:	Included in Fees

Training:
1. Caledon East, ON	1-2 Weeks

Franchisee Qualifications

Ranked from 1 (unimportant) to 5 (important):

Financial Net Worth:	3
General Business Experience:	2
Specific Industry Experience:	1
Formal Education:	2
Psychological Profile:	3
Personal Interview(s):	3

Minority Representation

Units Owned by Minorities:
African-American:	N/A
Asian-American:	N/A
Hispanic:	N/A
Native American:	N/A
Other:	N/A
Specific Minority:	N/A

Terms of Contract

Term of Initial Contract:	10 Year(s)
Term of Renewal Period:	10 Year(s)
Passive Ownership:	Allowed, But Discouraged
Area Development Agreements?	Yes, for 1 Year(s)
Sub-Franchising Contracts?	Yes
Franchisees Allowed to Expand Within Territory?	No

Expansion Plans

Projected New Units Over Next 12 months:

U.S.:	Yes, All United States
Canada:	Yes, All Canada
Overseas:	Yes, All Countries

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Franchising Since:

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Geographic Distribution:

North America: