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Spring-Green Lawn Care
- Spring-Green Lawn Care Corp.
Plainfield, IL 60585
- (800) 777-8608 / (815) 230-1302
- (815) 436-9056 (Fax)
- Ms. Nancy Babyar, Franchise Development Manager
- [email protected]
SPRING-GREEN delivers lawn and tree care services nationwide. Our service is centered on the beautification of middle class and affluent neighborhoods and communities. Our customers include both residential and commercial establishments. SPRING-GREEN services include lawn, tree and shrub fertilization as well as disease and perimeter pest control. SPRING-GREEN has been beautifying the environment for more than 35 years as your national lawn care team.
Franchisor Background
Year Established: 1977
Franchising Since: 1977
Operating Units
| Franchised Units | 94 | 78.3% |
|---|---|---|
| Company-Owned Units | 26 | 21.7% |
| Total Operating Units | 120 | 100% |
Geographic Distribution
| USA | 120 | 100.0% | In 26 States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canada | 0 | 0.0% | In 0 Provinces |
| International | 0 | 0.0% | In 0 Foreign Countries |
| Total | 120 | 100% |
Multi-Unit Operators
| Multi-Unit Operators | N/A |
|---|---|
| Franchises Owned by Multi-Unit Operators | N/A |
North American Unit Density
| Density | Units |
|---|---|
| Illinois | 31 |
| Wisconsin | 15 |
| North Carolina | 10 |
Registered in the following Registration States
Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Oregon, South Dakota, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin
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General Information
| IFA Member | Yes |
|---|---|
| CFA Member | No |
| Franchisee Association? | Yes, is a member |
| Size of Corporate Staff | 22 |
| Site Selection Assistance |
N/A |
| Lease Negotiation Assistance | N/A |
| Financial Assistance | Yes, Indirect |
Marketing Support
| Co-Op Advertising | No |
|---|---|
| National Advertising | Yes |
| Regional Advertising | Yes |
| Local Advertising | Yes |
Ongoing Support
| Central Data Processing | N/A |
|---|---|
| Central Purchasing | N/A |
| Field Operation Evaluation | Included |
| Field Training | Included |
| Initial Store Opening | Included |
| Inventory Control | Included |
| Franchisee Newsletter | Included |
| Regional or National Meetings | Yes, at additional cost |
| 800 Telephone Hotline | Yes, at additional cost |
Training
| Training at Corp. HQ | 1 Week |
| Field Training | 2 Days |
Financial Requirements
Investment
| Minimum Net Worth | $160K |
|---|---|
| Cash Investment | $40K |
| Total Investment | $82.9-94.2K |
| Average Total Investment | $88K |
Fees
| Initial Franchise Fee | $30K |
|---|---|
| Average Franchise Fee | $35K |
| On-Going Royalty | 10-8% |
| Average Royalty | 9% |
| Advertising Fee | 2% |
Site Information and Requirements
| Average Number of Full-Time Employees | N/A |
|---|---|
| Average Number of Part-Time Employees | N/A |
| Space Needs (in square feet) | N/A |
| Preferred Site Types | Home-Based |
| Encourages Conversions | Yes |
| Item 19 (Earnings Claim) Provided? | Yes |
| Listed in the SBA Registry? | Yes |
Franchisee Qualifications
| Financial Net Worth | 4 |
|---|---|
| General Business Experience | 3 |
| Specific Industry Experience | 1 |
| Formal Education | 3 |
| Psychological Profile | 2 |
| Personal Interviews | 4 |
Terms of Contract
| Term of Initial Contract | 10 |
|---|---|
| Term of Renewal Period | 10 |
| Passive Ownership? | Allowed |
| Area Development Agreements? |
Yes, for 0 years |
| Sub-Franchisor Contracts? |
No |
| Franchisees Allowed to Expand Within Territory? | No |
Expansion Plans
| Projected New Units Over Next 12 Months | 7 |
|---|---|
| USA | Yes, All United States, except AK, AZ, CA, CT, NY, NV, ND, HI, MA, MO, ME, MS, NM, RI |
| Canada | No |
| Overseas | No |
