U.S. Lawns

  • U.S. Lawns, Inc.
4407 Vineland Rd., # D-15
Orlando, FL 32811
  • (866) 875-2967 / (407) 246-1630
  • (407) 246-1623 (Fax)

Train and support franchisees in a commercial landscape market.

Franchisor Background

Year Established: 1949

Franchising Since: 1986

Operating Units

Franchised Units 208 100.0%
Company-Owned Units 0 0.0%
Total Operating Units 208 100%

Geographic Distribution

USA 208 100.0% In 25 States
Canada 0 0.0% In 0 Provinces
International 0 0.0% In 0 Foreign Countries
Total 208 100%

Multi-Unit Operators

Multi-Unit Operators N/A
Franchises Owned by Multi-Unit Operators N/A

North American Unit Density

Density Units
Florida 34

Registered in the following Registration States

California, Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin, District of Columbia

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Support and Training

General Information

IFA Member Yes
CFA Member No
Franchisee Association? Yes, is a member
Size of Corporate Staff 40
Site Selection
Assistance
N/A
Lease Negotiation Assistance No
Financial Assistance Yes, Direct

Marketing Support

Co-Op Advertising Yes
National Advertising Yes
Regional Advertising Yes
Local Advertising Yes
Marketing Materials Ad Slicks, Brochures, Catalogs, Coupons/Rebates, Direct Mailers, Emails, Promotional Items, Site Signs, Trade Show Exhibits, Videos

Ongoing Support

Central Data Processing N/A
Central Purchasing N/A
Field Operation Evaluation Included
Field Training Included
Initial Store Opening Included
Inventory Control N/A
Franchisee Newsletter Included
Regional or National Meetings Included
800 Telephone Hotline N/A

Training

On-Site 5 Days
Orlando, FL 6 Days
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Financial Requirements

Investment

Minimum Net Worth $70K
Cash Investment $25K
Total Investment $49-75K
Average Total Investment $62K

Fees

Initial Franchise Fee $29K
Average Franchise Fee $29K
On-Going Royalty 4%
Average Royalty 4%
Advertising Fee 3%

Site Information and Requirements

Average Number of Full-Time Employees 12-20
Average Number of Part-Time Employees 0
Space Needs (in square feet) N/A
Preferred Site Types Home-Based
Other Site Types Allowed Commercial warehouse
Encourages Conversions Yes
Item 19 (Earnings Claim) Provided? No
Listed in the SBA Registry? No
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Franchisee Qualifications

Financial Net Worth 4
General Business Experience 4
Specific Industry Experience 2
Formal Education 2
Psychological Profile 2
Personal Interviews 5
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Terms of Contract

Term of Initial Contract 10
Term of Renewal Period 10
Passive Ownership? Allowed
Area Development
Agreements?
No
Sub-Franchisor
Contracts?
No
Franchisees Allowed to Expand Within Territory? Yes
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Expansion Plans

Projected New Units Over Next 12 Months 30
USA Yes, All United States
Canada No
Overseas No
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