U.S. Lawns
Commercial landscape maintenance servicesBackground
Founded: 1986 Franchising since: 1987
U.S. Lawns was founded in 1986 and began franchising in 1987. In 1996, U.S. Lawns was acquired by Environmental Care Inc., a subsidiary of Environmental Industries Inc. U.S. Lawns is based in Orlando, Florida, and has locations throughout the United States.
Franchisor is a privately-held company with 20 employee(s); 3 employee(s) in franchise department.
Franchise Growth
Where Seeking Franchisees
In the U.S. Alaska, Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Iowa, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Maryland, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Mississippi, Montana, Nebraska, North carolina, North dakota, New hampshire, New jersey, New mexico, Nevada, New york, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode island, South carolina, South dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, West virginia, Wyoming
Exclusive territories available.
U.S. Lawns was founded in 1986 and began franchising in 1987. In 1996, U.S. Lawns was acquired by Environmental Care Inc., a subsidiary of Environmental Industries Inc. U.S. Lawns is based in Orlando, Florida, and has locations throughout the United States.
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4407 Vineland Rd., #D-15 Orlando, Florida 32811 |
Phone: (800)875-2967
Franchisee Association
Franchise Advisory Council |
Franchisor is a privately-held company with 20 employee(s); 3 employee(s) in franchise department.
Franchise Growth
| Year | U.S. Franchises | Canadian Franchises | Foreign Franchises | Company Owned |
| 2009 | 206 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2008 | 178 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2007 | 159 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2006 | 166 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2005 | 150 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Where Seeking Franchisees
In the U.S. Alaska, Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Iowa, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Maryland, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Mississippi, Montana, Nebraska, North carolina, North dakota, New hampshire, New jersey, New mexico, Nevada, New york, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode island, South carolina, South dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, West virginia, Wyoming
Exclusive territories available.
Costs and Fees
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Total investment: $48.5K-85K Franchise fee: $29K |
Ongoing royalty fee: 3-4% Term of agreement: 10 years, renewable |
Type of Financing Available
| In-House | Third Party | |
| Franchise Fee | Yes | No |
| Startup Costs | No | Yes |
| Equipment | No | Yes |
| Inventory | No | No |
| Accounts Receivable | No | No |
| Payroll | No | No |
Qualifications
Net worth requirement: $165K
Cash liquidity requirement: $55K
Business Experience:
- General business experience
- Marketing skills
Operations
- 10% of all franchisees own more than one unit
- Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 10 - 15
- Absentee ownership of franchise is NOT allowed. (100% of current franchisees are owner/operators)
Training and Support
Training
Ongoing Support
Marketing Support
Other marketing support
- Available at headquarters: 6 days
- At franchisee's location: Ongoing
Ongoing Support
- Newsletter
- Meetings
- Toll-free phone line
- Internet
- Security/safety procedures
- Field operations/evaluations
- Purchasing cooperatives
Marketing Support
- Co-op advertising
- Ad slicks
- National media
- Regional advertising
Other marketing support
- Internet support, national sales team
Rankings
Franchise 500® rank:
#265 (2009); #280 (2008); #214 (2006); #208 (2005);
Low-Cost Franchises:
#57 (2009); #60 (2008); #49 (2006); #52 (2005);
Top Home Based Franchises:
#70 (2009); #73 (2008); #57 (2006); #56 (2005);
#265 (2009); #280 (2008); #214 (2006); #208 (2005);
Low-Cost Franchises:
#57 (2009); #60 (2008); #49 (2006); #52 (2005);
Top Home Based Franchises:
#70 (2009); #73 (2008); #57 (2006); #56 (2005);