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Initial investment
$44K - $75K
Units as of 2022
64 Increase 16.4% over 3 years

Clean Air Lawn Care is an eco-friendly lawn care company founded by Kelly Giard in 2006 in Fort Collins, Colorado. The company offers organic fertilizers, effective and safe lawn care, and solar-powered equipment.

Clean Air Lawn Care services include sustainable lawn care, pet safe weed control, and pet safe lawn care. Their equipment is also all zero-emission. For instance, their trucks have solar panels to charge their equipment, and their lawn mowers are all electric, potentially cutting noise emissions by 50-75%.

Clean Air Lawn Care has more than 70 franchises throughout the United States. It is actively seeking to expand its reach.

Why You May Want to Start a Clean Air Lawn Care Franchise

To open a Clean Air Lawn Care franchise, a potential franchisee must be trustworthy and care about the environment and sustainability issues. Previous experience in the field is not necessary to own a Clean Air Lawn Care franchise.

If awarded a Clean Air Lawn Care franchise, franchisees may receive a great deal of support from the Clean Air Lawn Care brand throughout the franchising process. In addition to pre-opening training, franchisees receive support through brand awareness, marketing, research, and construction. They also receive hands-on training and continued support after their franchise location has opened.

What Might Make a Clean Air Lawn Care Franchise a Good Choice?

Clean Air Lawn Care provides new franchisees with several hours of on-the-job training, a few dozen hours of classroom training, ongoing additional training, extended ongoing support, and vast marketing support. 

Clean Air Lawn Care has partnered with third-party financial lenders that may help cover the costs of the franchise fee, startup, equipment, inventory, accounts receivable, and payroll if you meet their qualifications. They also may offer in-house financial help covering the cost of the franchise fee.

Opening a Clean Air Lawn Care franchise could offer a more predictable outcome than investing in a completely new brand that may struggle to thrive in an already crowded and competitive industry.

To be part of the Clean Air Lawn Care team, you should make sure you’re financially ready for an initial investment made up of a franchise fee and other startup costs. In addition, you should prepare yourself for ongoing fees that will include advertising, royalty, and potential renewal fees. Franchisees will also need to meet the company’s set net worth and liquid capital requirements. 

How To Open a Clean Air Lawn Care Franchise

Clean Air Lawn Care is looking for new franchisees all over the United States. It also has exclusive territories available. Absentee ownership of a Clean Air Lawn Care franchise is allowed, and it can be run part-time and from home or a mobile unit. Before making any financial commitment or signing an agreement, you may want to speak to existing franchisees and ask the Clean Air Lawn Care franchising team questions.

As you decide if opening a Clean Air Lawn Care franchise is the right move for you, make sure you take time to explore the opportunity. Research the brand and your local area to see if a Clean Air Lawn Care franchise would do well in your community. While competition is healthy, too much of it may not allow for the most possible growth.

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Company Overview

About Dr. Auto & Casa

Industry Maintenance
Related Categories Home Repairs/Handyman Services, Miscellaneous Automotive Products & Services, Home Improvement
Founded 2009
Parent Company Dr. Auto & Casa Handyman Services
Leadership Daniel Cruz, CEO
Corporate Address 6035 Burnett St.
Alexandria, VA 22310
Social Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTube, Pinterest

Business Overview

Franchising Since 2010 (14 years)
# of employees at HQ 10
Where seeking

This company is offering new franchises throughout the US.

This company is offering new franchises worldwide.

# of Units 64 (as of 2022)

Information for Franchisees

Here's what you need to know if you're interested in opening a Dr. Auto & Casa franchise.

Financial Requirements & Ongoing Fees

Here's what you can expect to spend to start the business and what ongoing fees the franchisor charges throughout the life of the business.

Initial Franchise Fee Information Circle
$35,000
Initial Investment Information Circle
$44,215 - $75,350
Cash Requirement Information Circle
$5,000 - $10,000
Veteran Incentives Information Circle
10% off franchise fee
Royalty Fee Information Circle
$300/mo.
Ad Royalty Fee Information Circle
4%
Term of Agreement Information Circle
8 years
Is franchise term renewable? Yes
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Financing Options

Some franchisors offer in-house financing, while others have relationships with third-party financing sources to which they refer qualified franchisees.

In-House Financing Dr. Auto & Casa offers in-house financing to cover the following: franchise fee, equipment, inventory
Third Party Financing Dr. Auto & Casa has relationships with third-party sources which offer financing to cover the following: franchise fee, startup costs, accounts receivable, payroll

Training & Support Offered

Franchisors offer initial training programs and a variety of ongoing support options to help franchisees run their businesses.

On-The-Job Training Remote training
Classroom Training 26 hours
Ongoing Support
Newsletter
Meetings & Conventions
Grand Opening
Online Support
Security & Safety Procedures
Field Operations
Site Selection
Proprietary Software
Franchisee Intranet Platform
Marketing Support
Co-op Advertising
Ad Templates
National Media
Regional Advertising
Social Media
SEO
Website Development
Email Marketing
Loyalty Program/App

Operations

Additional details about running this franchise.

Is absentee ownership allowed? No
Can this franchise be run from home/mobile unit? Information Circle
Yes
Can this franchise be run part time? Information Circle
Yes
# of employees required to run 2-3
Are exclusive territories available? Information Circle
Yes
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Updated: December 12th, 2022