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Super Lawns
15901 Derwood Rd., P.O. Box 5677
Rockville, MD 20855




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Business Description

Our system is a modern, profitable approach to lawn care. One person or many, depending upon your desire to succeed. We offer complete training and constant assistance in all areas of business. We'll try to keep you 'One step ahead of the competition.'

Franchisor Background

Year Established:  1975

Franchising Since:  1979

Operating Units:

Franchised Units:

22

95.7%
Company-Owned Units:14.3%
 
Total Operating Units:
23
100.0%
 
Geographic Distribution:
U.S.:23100%In 5 States
Canada:00%In 0 Canadian Provinces
International:00%In 0 Foreign Countries
 
Total:
23
100.0%
 
 
North America:
States/Provinces with the largest number of operating units:
DensityUnits
1. Virginia5
2. Maryland8
3. Delaware3

Registered in Following Registration States: Maryland, Virginia

Financial Requirements

Investment:
Minimum Net Worth: $60K
Cash Investment:$30K
Total Investment:$60-70K
Average Total Investment:$65K
 
Fees:
Initial Franchise Fee:$17.5K
Average Franchise Fee:$18K
On-Going Royalty:10% Decreasing
Average Royalty:10%
Advertising Fee:0%
 
Average Number of Employees: 1 Full-time, 0 Part-time

Space Needs (in square footage):

Preferred Sites:

Other Sites:

Encourage Conversions? Not Applicable

Earnings Claims Provided?: No

Franchisee Qualifications
 
Ranked from 1 (unimportant) to 5 (important):
Financial Net Worth:3
General Business Experience:3
Specific Industry Experience:2
Formal Education:2
Psychological Profile:4
Personal Interview(s):5
 
Terms of Contract
 
Term of Initial Contract:20 Year(s)
Term of Renewal Period:5 Year(s)
Passive Ownership:Allowed, But Discouraged
Area Development Agreements?No
Sub-Franchising Contracts?No
Franchisees Allowed to Expand Within Territory?Yes
 
Support and Training
 
International Franchise Association:No
Canadian Franchise Association:No
Franchisee Association/Member:No
Size of Corporate Staff: 3
Site Selection Assistance?Not Applicable
Lease Negotiation Assistance?Not Applicable
Financial Assistance?Yes, Direct
 
Marketing Support:
Co-Op Advertising:No
National Advertising:No
Regional Advertising:No
Local Advertising:No
Marketing Materials:None Specified
Additional Services:None Specified
Other Marketing Support:None Specified
 
On-Going Support:
Central Data Processing:Not Applicable
Central Purchasing:Included in Fees
Field Operation Evaluation:Included in Fees
Field Training:Included in Fees
Initial Store Opening:Not Applicable
Inventory Control:Included in Fees
Franchisee Newsletter:Not Applicable
Regional or National Meetings:Not Applicable
800 Telephone Hotline:Included in Fees
 
Training:
1. Rockville, MD or Elkton, MD7-10 Days
 
Expansion Plans
 
Projected New Units Over Next 12 months: 4

U.S.:

Yes, East of Mississippi
Canada:No
Overseas:No
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