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At a Glance
Products & Services: Lawn, tree & shrub care; pest control
Number of Locations: 459
Total Investment: $64.64K - 79.74K
Founded: 1967
Began Franchising: 1967
Private Owned
About Lawn Doctor
What started out in the back of a small hardware store in 1967 has grown to a nationwide chain of independently owned and operated offices. Caring for a total of more than 1 billion square feet of turf, Lawn Doctor franchisees provide all-season care including fertilization and weed and insect control.Franchise Units
| Year | U.S. | Canadian | International | Company Owned |
| 2011 | 459 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2010 | 457 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2009 | 465 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2008 | 484 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Where Seeking Franchisees: Franchisor is seeking new franchise units throughout the U.S.
Startup Costs, Ongoing Fees and Financing
Total Investment: $64,637 - $79,737
Franchise Fee: $25,000
Ongoing Royalty Fee: 10%
Term of Franchise Agreement: 20 years, renewable
Franchise Fee: $25,000
Ongoing Royalty Fee: 10%
Term of Franchise Agreement: 20 years, renewable
Financial Requirements
Net Worth: $125,000
Liquid Cash Available: $40,000
Operations
Franchise can be run from home. 35% of all franchisees own more than one unit. Absentee ownership of franchise is NOT allowed. (100% of current franchisees are owner/operators).| Financing Type | In-House | Third Party |
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How This Franchise Supports Franchisees
Training: Available at headquarters: 2 weeks.
Ongoing Support: Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Internet, Field operations/evaluations,
Marketing Support: Co-op advertising, Ad slicks, Regional advertising,
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