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Professional lawn care services.
Franchisor Background
Year Established: 1970
Franchising Since: 1976
IFA Member
Operating Units: |
| Franchised Units: | 356 | | 99.7% | | |
| Company-Owned Units: | 1 | | 0.3% | | |
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| Total Operating Units: | 357 | | 100% | | |
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Geographic Distribution: |
| U.S.: | 233 | | 63.7% | | In 29 States |
| Canada: | 118 | | 32.2% | | In 10 Canadian Provinces |
| International: | 15 | | 4.1% | | In 1 Foreign Countries |
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| Total: | 366 | | 100% | | |
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North America: |
| States/Provinces with the largest number of operating units: |
| Density | Units | | | | |
| 1. Michigan | 35 | | 2. Ohio | 34 | | 3. Wisconsin | 16 |
Registered in Following Registration States: California, Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, Washington, Wisconsin
Financial Requirements
Investment: |
| Minimum Net Worth: | $125K |
| Cash Investment: | $44K |
| Total Investment: | $85-130K |
| Average Total Investment: | $108K |
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Fees: |
| Initial Franchise Fee: | $20-34K |
| Average Franchise Fee: | $27K |
| On-Going Royalty: | 10.2K/Vehcl. |
| Average Royalty: | 6% |
| Advertising Fee: | 20% Royalty |
Average Number of Employees: 3 Full-time, 2 Part-time
Space Needs (in square footage): N/A
Preferred Sites: Home-based
Other Sites: Industrial Park
Encourage Conversions? Yes
Earnings Claims Provided? No
Listed in the SBA Registry? No
Support and Training
| International Franchise Association: | Yes |
| Canadian Franchise Association: | No |
| Franchisee Association/Member: | Yes, Member |
| Size of Corporate Staff: | 5 |
| Site Selection Assistance? | Yes |
| Lease Negotiation Assistance? | No |
| Financial Assistance? | No |
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Marketing Support: |
| Co-Op Advertising: | Yes |
| National Advertising: | Yes |
| Regional Advertising: | Yes |
| Local Advertising: | Yes |
| Marketing Materials: | Ad Slicks, Brochures, Coupons/rebates, Direct Mailers, Promotional Items, Radio Ads, Television Ads, Trade Show Exhibits |
| Additional Services: | Newsletter, Press Releases, Sales Strategies |
| Other Marketing Support: | None Specified |
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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: | Not Applicable |
| Inventory Control: | Not Applicable |
| Franchisee Newsletter: | Included in Fees |
| Regional or National Meetings: | Not Applicable |
| 800 Telephone Hotline: | Not Applicable |
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Training: |
| 1. Toronto, ON | 2 Weeks |
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Franchisee Qualifications
| Ranked from 1 (unimportant) to 5 (important): |
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| Financial Net Worth: | 3 |
| General Business Experience: | 4 |
| Specific Industry Experience: | 1 |
| Formal Education: | 3 |
| Psychological Profile: | 5 |
| Personal Interview(s): | 4 |
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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: | Although we strongly support the objectives of the NMFI, we do not yet have any specific programs in place at this time. |
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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? | No |
| Sub-Franchising Contracts? | Yes |
| Franchisees Allowed to Expand Within Territory? | Yes |
Expansion Plans
Projected New Units Over Next 12 months: 24
| U.S.: | Yes, All United States |
| Canada: | No |
| Overseas: | Yes |
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