Lawn Doctor

#133

At a Glance

Products & Services: Lawn, tree & shrub care; pest control

Number of Locations: 453

Total Investment: $68.39K - 98.24K

Founded: 1967

Began Franchising: 1967

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
2012	453	0	0	0
2011	459	0	0	0
2010	457	0	0	0
2009	465	0	0	0

Where Seeking Franchisees: Franchisor is seeking new franchise units throughout the U.S.

Startup Costs, Ongoing Fees and Financing

Total Investment: $68,387 - $98,237
Franchise Fee: $30,000
Ongoing Royalty Fee: 10%
Term of Franchise Agreement: 20 years, renewable

Financial Requirements

Net Worth: $60,000
Liquid Cash Available: $60,000

Operations

Franchise can be run from home. 35% of all franchisees own more than one unit. Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed..

Financing Type	In-House	Third Party
Franchise Fee
Startup Costs
Equipment
Inventory
Accounts Receivable
Payroll

How This Franchise Supports Franchisees

Training: Available at headquarters: 2 weeks.

Ongoing Support: Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Internet, Field operations/evaluations

Marketing Support: National media, Regional advertising,

Other marketing support: Local marketing support

Franchise Ranking History

Franchise 500®: #133 (2013), #120 (2012), #142 (2011), #91 (2010), #131 (2009),

Top Home-Based: #28 (2013), #25 (2012), #39 (2011), #26 (2010), #31 (2009),

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