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At a Glance
Products & Services: Commercial landscape maintenance services
Number of Locations: 224
Total Investment: $48.5K - 75.3K
Founded: 1986
Began Franchising: 1987
Private Owned
About U.S. Lawns
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.Franchise Units
| Year | U.S. | Canadian | International | Company Owned |
| 2011 | 224 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2010 | 214 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2009 | 206 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2008 | 178 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Where Seeking Franchisees: Franchisor is seeking new franchise units throughout the U.S.
Startup Costs, Ongoing Fees and Financing
Total Investment: $48,500 - $75,300
Franchise Fee: $29,000
Ongoing Royalty Fee: 3-4%
Term of Franchise Agreement: 10 years, renewable
Franchise Fee: $29,000
Ongoing Royalty Fee: 3-4%
Term of Franchise Agreement: 10 years, renewable
Financial Requirements
Net Worth: $165,000
Liquid Cash Available: $55,000
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).| Financing Type | In-House | Third Party |
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How This Franchise Supports Franchisees
Training: 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
Franchise Ranking History
Fastest-Growing: #68 (2011),
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