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 Yes, we actively support the inclusion and development of minority-owned franchises in the SYNLawn system. SYNLawn 2680 Lakeland Rd. Dalton, GA 30721 |
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Business Description
Take advantage of the emerging artificial grass landscape market with a SYNLawn® Franchise. The SYNLawn® Franchise opportunity offers start-up and add-on business models with exclusive branded products backed by manufacturer's warranty, retail and national programs, plus extensive sales, marketing and operations training to help support and grow your business.
Franchisor Background
Year Established: 2009
Franchising Since: 2009
North America:
States/Provinces with the largest number of operating units:
Registered in Following Registration States: California, Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Oregon, South Dakota, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin
Financial Requirements
Average Number of Employees: 6 Full-time
Space Needs (in square footage): 1,200
Preferred Sites: Storefront, Strip Center
Other Sites:
Encourage Conversions? Yes
Earnings Claims Provided?: No
Take advantage of the emerging artificial grass landscape market with a SYNLawn® Franchise. The SYNLawn® Franchise opportunity offers start-up and add-on business models with exclusive branded products backed by manufacturer's warranty, retail and national programs, plus extensive sales, marketing and operations training to help support and grow your business.
Franchisor Background
Year Established: 2009
Franchising Since: 2009
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Total Operating Units: | 0 | 100.0% | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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States/Provinces with the largest number of operating units:
| Density | Units |
Registered in Following Registration States: California, Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Oregon, South Dakota, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin
Financial Requirements
| Investment: | |
| Minimum Net Worth: | $ |
| Cash Investment: | $ |
| Total Investment: | $156-382K |
| Average Total Investment: | $300K |
| Fees: | |
| Initial Franchise Fee: | $35K |
| Average Franchise Fee: | $35K |
| On-Going Royalty: | 6% |
| Average Royalty: | 6% |
| Advertising Fee: | 2% |
Space Needs (in square footage): 1,200
Preferred Sites: Storefront, Strip Center
Other Sites:
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: | 4 | ||||||||
| Psychological Profile: | 4 | ||||||||
| Personal Interview(s): | 5 | ||||||||
| Terms of Contract | |||||||||
| Term of Initial Contract: | 5 Year(s) | ||||||||
| Term of Renewal Period: | 20 (4-5 Year Terms) Year(s) | ||||||||
| Passive Ownership: | Not Allowed | ||||||||
| Area Development Agreements? | No | ||||||||
| Sub-Franchising Contracts? | No | ||||||||
| Franchisees Allowed to Expand Within Territory? | No | ||||||||
| Support and Training | |||||||||
| International Franchise Association: | No | ||||||||
| Canadian Franchise Association: | No | ||||||||
| Franchisee Association/Member: | No | ||||||||
| Size of Corporate Staff: | 0 | ||||||||
| Site Selection Assistance? | Yes | ||||||||
| Lease Negotiation Assistance? | No | ||||||||
| Financial Assistance? | No | ||||||||
| Marketing Support: | |||||||||
| Co-Op Advertising: | Yes | ||||||||
| National Advertising: | Yes | ||||||||
| Regional Advertising: | No | ||||||||
| Local Advertising: | Yes | ||||||||
| Marketing Materials: | Brochures, Catalogs, Coupons/rebates, Direct Mailers, Emails, Promotional Items, Radio Ads, Site Signs, Television Ads, Trade Show Exhibits, Videos | ||||||||
| Additional Services: | Grand Opening, In-house Marketing, Marketing Research, Newsletter, Online Extranet, Press Releases, Sales Strategies | ||||||||
| Other Marketing Support: | None Specified | ||||||||
| On-Going Support: | |||||||||
| Central Data Processing: | At Additional Cost | ||||||||
| Central Purchasing: | Not Applicable | ||||||||
| Field Operation Evaluation: | Included in Fees | ||||||||
| Field Training: | Included in Fees | ||||||||
| Initial Store Opening: | Included in Fees | ||||||||
| Inventory Control: | At Additional Cost | ||||||||
| Franchisee Newsletter: | Not Applicable | ||||||||
| Regional or National Meetings: | At Additional Cost | ||||||||
| 800 Telephone Hotline: | Included in Fees | ||||||||
| Training: | |||||||||
| 1. Dalton, GA | 2 Weeks | ||||||||
| 2. Las Vegas, NV | 2 Weeks | ||||||||
| 3. On-Site Training | 2 Weeks | ||||||||
| Expansion Plans | |||||||||
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