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Nutri-Lawn, Ecology-Friendly Lawn Care

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
5397 Eglinton Ave. W., # 110
Toronto, ON M9C 5K6 CANADA
800#: (800) 396-6096
Tel: (416) 620-7100
Fax: (416) 620-7771
E-mail: sharpiannutrilawn@bellnet.ca
Web Site: www.nutri-lawn.com
Contact: Mr. Ian Sharp, President


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

Established: 1985
First Franchise: 1987
Franchise Units: 36
Company-Owned Units: 0
Total Units: 36

Distribution:
> North America -- Operations in 3 States, 8 Provinces
> States/Provinces with Greatest Density: 17 in ON, 7 in BC

Units Owned by Minorities:
>African-American:
>Hispanic:
>Asian-American:
>Native American:
>Other:

Average Number of Employees: 1 FT (FT = Full Time, PT = Part Time)
Space Needs: NR SF; SC (for abbreviations click here)


Financial Requirements

Cash Investment: $60-100K
Total Investment: $100-200K
Average Total Investment: $150K
Minimum Net Worth: $250K

Fees
>Franchise: $40K
>Average Franchise Fee: $25K
>Royalty: 6%
>Advertising: 1% (US)

Provide Earning Claim Statement: No


Terms of Contract

Term of Contract (Years): 5/10
Passive Ownership: Not Allowed
Area Development Agreements:Yes
Sub-Franchising Contracts: No
Expand In Territory:Yes


Franchisor Support and Training Provided

Site Selection Assistance:Yes
Lease Negotiation Assistance: Yes
Cooperative Advertising: Yes
Franchisee Assoc. / Member: Yes/Yes
Size Of Corporate Staff: 4
On-Going Support: B,C,D,E,G,H (for an explanation click here)
Training: 1 Week Toronto, ON.
Specific Minority Program(s) in Place: Although we strongly support the objectives of the NMFI, we do not yet have any specific programs in place at this time.


Franchisor's Specific Expansion Plans

U.S.: Northeast, Northwest


Note: NR = No Response by Franchisor.
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