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U. S. Lawns

Yes, we actively support the inclusion and development of minority-owned franchises in the U. S. Lawns system.

U. S. Lawns
4407 Vineland Rd., # D-15
Orlando, FL 32811
800#: (800) 875-2967
Tel: (407) 246-1630
Fax: (407) 246-1623
E-mail: pwolbert@uslawns.com
Web Site: www.uslawns.com
Contact: Mr. Paul C. Wolbert, VP Franchise Development


Train and support franchisees in a commercial landscape market.




Franchisor Background

Established: 1986
First Franchise: 1986
Franchise Units: 166
Company-Owned Units: 0
Total Units: 166

Distribution:
> North America -- Operations in 25 States
> States/Provinces with Greatest Density: 30 in FL, 15 in GA, 10 in TN

Units Owned by Minorities:
>African-American: 5
>Hispanic: 0
>Asian-American: 0
>Native American: 0
>Other: 2 Woman-Owned

Average Number of Employees: 3 FT (FT = Full Time, PT = Part Time)
Space Needs: NA SF; HB (for abbreviations click here)


Financial Requirements

Cash Investment: $20K
Total Investment: $50-85K
Average Total Investment: $67K
Minimum Net Worth: $70K

Fees
>Franchise: $29K
>Average Franchise Fee: $29K
>Royalty: 4%
>Advertising: 1%

Provide Earning Claim Statement: No


Terms of Contract

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


Franchisor Support and Training Provided

Site Selection Assistance:NA
Lease Negotiation Assistance: No
Cooperative Advertising: NA
Franchisee Assoc. / Member: Yes/Yes
Size Of Corporate Staff: 19
On-Going Support: B,C,D,E,G,H,I (for an explanation click here)
Training: 5 Days in Orlando, FL; 5 Days In Location.
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.: All United States


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