Nutri-Lawn, Ecology-Friendly Lawn Care

  • Nutrilawn, Inc.
2077 Dundas St. E., # 202
Mississauga, ON L4X IM2
Canada
  • (800) 313-4253 / (416) 620-7100
  • (416) 620-7771 (Fax)

NUTRI-LAWN offers ecology-friendly lawn care to meet increasing consumer demand. We focus on organic fertilization and reduced control product usage through our spot treating and our natural and safe lawn care product line. We create large lawn care operations through our proven program and systems.

Franchisor Background

Year Established: 1985

Franchising Since: 1987

Operating Units

Franchised Units 28 87.5%
Company-Owned Units 4 12.5%
Total Operating Units 32 100%

Geographic Distribution

USA 3 9.4% In 2 States
Canada 29 90.6% In 8 Provinces
International 0 0.0% In 0 Foreign Countries
Total 32 100%

Multi-Unit Operators

Multi-Unit Operators N/A
Franchises Owned by Multi-Unit Operators N/A

North American Unit Density

Density Units
Ontario 17
British Columbia 7

Registered in the following Registration States

Virginia

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Support and Training

General Information

IFA Member Yes
CFA Member No
Franchisee Association? Yes, is a member
Size of Corporate Staff 5
Site Selection
Assistance
N/A
Lease Negotiation Assistance N/A
Financial Assistance Yes, Indirect

Marketing Support

Co-Op Advertising Yes
National Advertising Yes
Regional Advertising Yes
Local Advertising Yes
Marketing Materials Brochures, Coupons/Rebates, Direct Mailers, Emails, Promotional Items, Site Signs, Trade Show Exhibits, Videos
Additional Services: Grand Opening, In-House Marketing, Marketing Research, Newsletter, Online Extranet, Press Releases, Sales Strategies

Ongoing Support

Central Data Processing Included
Central Purchasing Included
Field Operation Evaluation Included
Field Training Included
Initial Store Opening Included
Inventory Control N/A
Franchisee Newsletter Included
Regional or National Meetings Yes, at additional cost
800 Telephone Hotline Included

Training

Toronto, ON 1 Week
At Location 1 Week
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Financial Requirements

Investment

Minimum Net Worth $150K
Cash Investment $40-60K
Total Investment $80-90K
Average Total Investment $85K

Fees

Initial Franchise Fee $28K
Average Franchise Fee $28K
On-Going Royalty 6%
Average Royalty 6%
Advertising Fee 1% US)

Site Information and Requirements

Average Number of Full-Time Employees 2
Average Number of Part-Time Employees 5
Space Needs (in square feet) None
Preferred Site Types Home-Based
Other Site Types Allowed Light Industrial
Encourages Conversions Yes
Item 19 (Earnings Claim) Provided? No
Listed in the SBA Registry? No
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Franchisee Qualifications

Financial Net Worth 5
General Business Experience 4
Specific Industry Experience 3
Formal Education 3
Psychological Profile 4
Personal Interviews 4
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Terms of Contract

Term of Initial Contract 5
Term of Renewal Period 5 x 2
Passive Ownership? Allowed
Area Development
Agreements?
Yes, for 0 years
Sub-Franchisor
Contracts?
No
Franchisees Allowed to Expand Within Territory? Yes
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Expansion Plans

Projected New Units Over Next 12 Months 5
USA Yes, NE, NW, Midwest
Canada Yes, All Canada
Overseas No
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