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 Yes, we actively support the inclusion and development of minority-owned franchises in the Weed Man system. Weed Man 1255 Terwillegar Ave. Oshawa, ON, L1J 7A4 Canada |
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Business Description
Professional lawn care services.
Franchisor Background
Year Established: 1970
Franchising Since: 1976
North America:
States/Provinces with the largest number of operating units:
Registered in Following Registration States: California, Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, Washington, Wisconsin
Financial Requirements
Average Number of Employees: 3 Full-time, 2 Part-time
Space Needs (in square footage):
Preferred Sites: Home-based
Other Sites: Industrial Park
Encourage Conversions? Yes
Earnings Claims Provided?: No
Professional lawn care services.
Franchisor Background
Year Established: 1970
Franchising Since: 1976
| Operating Units: | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Franchised Units: | 366 | 100% | | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Company-Owned Units: | 0 | 0% | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Total Operating Units: | 366 | 100.0% | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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States/Provinces with the largest number of operating units:
| Density | Units |
| 1. Michigan | 35 |
| 2. Ohio | 34 |
| 3. Wisconsin | 16 |
Registered in Following Registration States: California, Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, Washington, Wisconsin
Financial Requirements
| Investment: | |
| Minimum Net Worth: | $125K |
| Cash Investment: | $44K |
| Total Investment: | $85-130K |
| Average Total Investment: | $108K |
| Fees: | |
| Initial Franchise Fee: | $20-34K |
| Average Franchise Fee: | $27K |
| On-Going Royalty: | 10.2K/Vehcl. |
| Average Royalty: | 6% |
| Advertising Fee: | 20% Royalty |
Space Needs (in square footage):
Preferred Sites: Home-based
Other Sites: Industrial Park
Encourage Conversions? Yes
Earnings Claims Provided?: No
| Franchisee Qualifications | |||||||||
Ranked from 1 (unimportant) to 5 (important): | |||||||||
| Financial Net Worth: | 3 | ||||||||
| General Business Experience: | 4 | ||||||||
| Specific Industry Experience: | 1 | ||||||||
| Formal Education: | 3 | ||||||||
| Psychological Profile: | 5 | ||||||||
| Personal Interview(s): | 4 | ||||||||
| Terms of Contract | |||||||||
| Term of Initial Contract: | 10 Year(s) | ||||||||
| Term of Renewal Period: | 10 Year(s) | ||||||||
| Passive Ownership: | Allowed, But Discouraged | ||||||||
| Area Development Agreements? | No | ||||||||
| Sub-Franchising Contracts? | Yes | ||||||||
| 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? | Yes | ||||||||
| Lease Negotiation Assistance? | No | ||||||||
| Financial Assistance? | No | ||||||||
| Marketing Support: | |||||||||
| Co-Op Advertising: | Yes | ||||||||
| National Advertising: | Yes | ||||||||
| Regional Advertising: | Yes | ||||||||
| Local Advertising: | Yes | ||||||||
| Marketing Materials: | Ad Slicks, Brochures, Coupons/rebates, Direct Mailers, Promotional Items, Radio Ads, Television Ads, Trade Show Exhibits | ||||||||
| Additional Services: | Newsletter, Press Releases, Sales Strategies | ||||||||
| 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: | Not Applicable | ||||||||
| Franchisee Newsletter: | Included in Fees | ||||||||
| Regional or National Meetings: | Not Applicable | ||||||||
| 800 Telephone Hotline: | Not Applicable | ||||||||
| Training: | |||||||||
| 1. Toronto, ON | 2 Weeks | ||||||||
| Expansion Plans | |||||||||
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