Scotts Lawn Service
At a Glance
Products & Services: Lawn, tree & shrub care; pest control
Number of Locations: 171
Total Investment: $84.4K - 299.5K
Founded: 1984
Began Franchising: 1985
Franchise Units
| Year | U.S. | Canadian | International | Company Owned |
| 2010 | 85 | 0 | 0 | 86 |
| 2009 | 80 | 0 | 0 | 80 |
Where Seeking Franchisees: Franchisor is seeking new franchise units throughout the U.S.
Startup Costs, Ongoing Fees and Financing
Total Investment: $84,400 - $299,500
Franchise Fee: $25,000 - $105,000
Ongoing Royalty Fee: 6-10%
Term of Franchise Agreement: 10 years, renewable
Franchise Fee: $25,000 - $105,000
Ongoing Royalty Fee: 6-10%
Term of Franchise Agreement: 10 years, renewable
Financial Requirements
Net Worth: $100,000
Liquid Cash Available: $40,000 - $60,000
Operations
Franchise can be run from home. 13% of all franchisees own more than one unit. Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 3 - 10. Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (95% 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: 1 week. At franchisee's location: 1 week. Annual business/operations training; ongoing training available as needed
Ongoing Support: Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperatives
Marketing Support: Co-op advertising, National media, Regional advertising,
Other marketing support: National direct mail campaign
Franchise Ranking History
Franchise 500®: #320 (2009),
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