Weed Man
Yes, we actively support the inclusion and development of minority-owned franchises in the Weed Man system.
Weed Man
11 Grand Marshall Dr.
Toronto, ON M1B 5N6 CANADA
800#: (888) 321-9333
Tel: (416) 269-5754 + 114
Fax: (416) 269-8233
E-mail: turfholdings@aol.com
Web Site: www.weed-man.com
Contact: Mr. Don Dankowich, Franchise Manager
Professional lawn care services.
Franchisor Background
Established: 1970
First Franchise: 1976
Franchise Units: 315
Company-Owned Units: 0
Total Units: 315
Distribution:
> North America -- Operations in 29 States,10 Provinces
> States/Provinces with Greatest Density: NR
Units Owned by Minorities:
>African-American:
>Hispanic:
>Asian-American:
>Native American:
>Other:
Average Number of Employees: 5 FT (FT = Full Time, PT = Part Time)
Space Needs: NR SF; HB, SC
(for abbreviations click here)
Financial Requirements
Cash Investment: $25K
Total Investment: $75K
Average Total Investment: $75K
Minimum Net Worth: $50K
Fees
>Franchise: $20-34K
>Average Franchise Fee: $27K
>Royalty: 9.6%
>Advertising: 20% Royalty
Provide Earning Claim Statement: Yes
Terms of Contract
Term of Contract (Years): 10/10
Passive Ownership: Discouraged
Area Development Agreements:No
Sub-Franchising Contracts: Yes
Expand In Territory:Yes
Franchisor Support and Training Provided
Site Selection Assistance:Yes
Lease Negotiation Assistance: No
Cooperative Advertising: Yes
Franchisee Assoc. / Member: Yes
Size Of Corporate Staff: 9
On-Going Support: B,C,D,F,G,H (for an explanation click here)
Training: 2 Weeks Scarborough, 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.: All United States
Note: NR = No Response by Franchisor.
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