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 Yes, we actively support the inclusion and development of minority-owned franchises in the Nutri-Lawn, Ecology-Friendly Lawn Care system. Nutri-Lawn, Ecology-Friendly Lawn Care 2077 Dundas St. E., # 202 Mississauga, ON, L4X IM2 Canada |
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Business Description
NUTRI-LAWN offers ecology-friendly lawn care to meet increasing consumer demand. We focus on organic fertilization and reduced control product usage through our spot treating and our natural and safe lawn care product line. We create large lawn care operations through our proven program and systems.
Franchisor Background
Year Established: 1985
Franchising Since: 1987
North America:
States/Provinces with the largest number of operating units:
Registered in Following Registration States: Virginia
Financial Requirements
Average Number of Employees: 2 Full-time, 5 Part-time
Space Needs (in square footage):
Preferred Sites: Home-based
Other Sites: Light Industrial
Encourage Conversions? Yes
Earnings Claims Provided?: No
NUTRI-LAWN offers ecology-friendly lawn care to meet increasing consumer demand. We focus on organic fertilization and reduced control product usage through our spot treating and our natural and safe lawn care product line. We create large lawn care operations through our proven program and systems.
Franchisor Background
Year Established: 1985
Franchising Since: 1987
| Operating Units: | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Franchised Units: | 28 | 87.5% | | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Company-Owned Units: | 4 | 12.5% | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Total Operating Units: | 32 | 100.0% | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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States/Provinces with the largest number of operating units:
| Density | Units |
| 1. British Columbia | 7 |
| 2. Ontario | 17 |
Registered in Following Registration States: Virginia
Financial Requirements
| Investment: | |
| Minimum Net Worth: | $150K |
| Cash Investment: | $40-60K |
| Total Investment: | $80-90K |
| Average Total Investment: | $85K |
| Fees: | |
| Initial Franchise Fee: | $28K |
| Average Franchise Fee: | $28K |
| On-Going Royalty: | 6% |
| Average Royalty: | 6% |
| Advertising Fee: | 1% US) |
Space Needs (in square footage):
Preferred Sites: Home-based
Other Sites: Light Industrial
Encourage Conversions? Yes
Earnings Claims Provided?: No
| Franchisee Qualifications | |||||||||
Ranked from 1 (unimportant) to 5 (important): | |||||||||
| Financial Net Worth: | 5 | ||||||||
| General Business Experience: | 4 | ||||||||
| Specific Industry Experience: | 3 | ||||||||
| Formal Education: | 3 | ||||||||
| Psychological Profile: | 4 | ||||||||
| Personal Interview(s): | 4 | ||||||||
| Terms of Contract | |||||||||
| Term of Initial Contract: | 5 Year(s) | ||||||||
| Term of Renewal Period: | 5 x 2 Year(s) | ||||||||
| Passive Ownership: | Not Allowed | ||||||||
| Area Development Agreements? | Yes, for 0 Year(s) | ||||||||
| Sub-Franchising Contracts? | No | ||||||||
| Franchisees Allowed to Expand Within Territory? | Yes | ||||||||
| Support and Training | |||||||||
| International Franchise Association: | Yes | ||||||||
| Canadian Franchise Association: | No | ||||||||
| Franchisee Association/Member: | Yes, Member | ||||||||
| Size of Corporate Staff: | 5 | ||||||||
| Site Selection Assistance? | Not Applicable | ||||||||
| Lease Negotiation Assistance? | Not Applicable | ||||||||
| Financial Assistance? | Yes, Indirect | ||||||||
| Marketing Support: | |||||||||
| Co-Op Advertising: | Yes | ||||||||
| National Advertising: | Yes | ||||||||
| Regional Advertising: | Yes | ||||||||
| Local Advertising: | Yes | ||||||||
| Marketing Materials: | Brochures, Coupons/rebates, Direct Mailers, Emails, Promotional Items, Site Signs, Trade Show Exhibits, Videos | ||||||||
| Additional Services: | Grand Opening, In-house Marketing, Marketing Research, Newsletter, Online Extranet, Press Releases, Sales Strategies | ||||||||
| Other Marketing Support: | Yes | ||||||||
| On-Going Support: | |||||||||
| Central Data Processing: | Included in Fees | ||||||||
| Central Purchasing: | Included in Fees | ||||||||
| Field Operation Evaluation: | Included in Fees | ||||||||
| Field Training: | Included in Fees | ||||||||
| Initial Store Opening: | Included in Fees | ||||||||
| Inventory Control: | Not Applicable | ||||||||
| Franchisee Newsletter: | Included in Fees | ||||||||
| Regional or National Meetings: | At Additional Cost | ||||||||
| 800 Telephone Hotline: | Included in Fees | ||||||||
| Training: | |||||||||
| 1. Toronto, ON | 1 Week | ||||||||
| 2. At Location | 1 Week | ||||||||
| Expansion Plans | |||||||||
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