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Companies in the News: Updates from Kubota, Isuzu, the PHTA and more

The latest news and updates from green industry companies, including Waterloo Turf, the PHTA, Kubota and more

One of the biggest benefits a franchisor can offer is access to organizational and marketing tools. (Photo: GrassRoots Turf)

GrassRoots Turf expands to Birmingham and East Alabama

This expansion allows GrassRoots Turf to serve more homeowners and businesses with its all-inclusive lawn care programs, according to the company.

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Canopy Lawn Care to focus on proprietary lawn treatment program

Canopy Lawn Care’s decision to move away from landscape maintenance services and concentrate solely on lawn treatments is based on a commitment to sustainability and operational simplicity.

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Conserva Irrigation recognized by Entrepreneur Franchise 500

Empower Brands announced that six of its brands have been recognized by the Entrepreneur Franchise 500, the world’s first franchise ranking.

Spring-Green hosts NAC meeting for franchise owners

Spring Green recently held its National Advisory Council (NAC) meeting at the Spring Green Support Center in Plainfield, IL.

Joshua Tree Experts to open first New Jersey location

Joshua Tree Experts, a Pennsylvania-based home services franchise that provides tree maintenance, lawn care and pest control services, is expanding its footprint with its first New Jersey location.

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Lawn Squad: The Benefits of Franchising

Photo: Lawn Squad Take the first step to business ownership by becoming a Lawn Squad franchisee. Specializing in weed control and lawn fertilization, Lawn Squad stands…

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U.S. Lawns: Build your turf, on your terms

Photo: U.S. Lawns U.S. Lawns is the #1 ranked franchise company in the commercial landscape management industry. As you begin your career or lifestyle transition…

After joining a franchise, franchisors say it’s important to ask questions and challenge any existing processes for the betterment of everyone involved. (Photo: Spring Green)

Tough questions to consider before pursuing a franchising opportunity

LM spoke with five franchisors about what they felt was most important for business owners to ask themselves before pursuing a franchising opportunity.

The best way to learn more about a franchise, and if it might be a good fit, is to ask current franchisees who can give a detailed inside look at their day-to-day operations and profitability. (Photo: Weed Man)

Weed Man CEO shares the ins and outs of franchising

Weed Man's CEO Jennifer Lemcke discusses her expectations for 2024, what she sees happening with private equity dollars and a surprising super-group of industry giants formed during COVID.

The GrassRoots Turf family came together to support their own. (Photo: GrassRoots Turf)

How franchises help members with transparency, support

Peter Henrikson shares why he chose GrassRoots for its focus on customers, products and technology.

Authority Brands launches new lawn care franchise Lawn Squad

Authority Brands launches Lawn Squad franchising, developed from the Weed Pro name and system.

Joshua Tree opens first franchise in New York

Carlos Loranzo, a former investment banker, opens the company’s first franchise in Orange County, N.Y.

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Spring-Green builds on presence in Oklahoma City with fourth location in the area

Spring-Green franchise owner Dan Hillebrand expands into a fourth territory in Greater Oklahoma City.

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Canopy Lawn Care joins Empower Brands

Partnership will help Canopy Lawn Care set up a franchise framework and expand its services.

NaturaLawn expands in North Carolina, Pennsylvania and Michigan

NaturaLawn expands its franchise with additions in Jacksonville, N.C., Pittsburgh-South, Pa., and Traverse City, Mich.

Weed Man franchisees Grant and Kyle Faulk say the top benefit of joining a franchise was the business training they received. (Photo: Weed Man)

Is joining a franchise right for your business?

Lawn care franchisees offer advice on what to look for in a potential franchisor and what you can expect from the partnership.

Tips for successful franchising

A Spring-Green franchisee explains the process and shares what landscape professionals should look for in a potential franchisor.

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5 things to consider before franchising

A look at how potential franchisees should do their due diligence and research before deciding to join a lawn care franchise.

ManagedMowed talks growth strategy

ManageMowed, a commercial landscape management brand headquartered in Edmonds, Wash., said the company has repositioned its franchise growth strategy to capitalize its the recent Q4…

Grounds Guys crews performing work (Photo: The Grounds Guys of League City)

Franchising: A support system

A former independent business owner and current franchise owner discusses the benefits of franchising based on his own experiences.

The Grounds Guys marks strong first half with new locations, franchisees

The Grounds Guys, a Neighborly company, has awarded more than 15 new franchise agreements and opened almost 20 new locations from January-June of 2020. The total…

Conserva Irrigation adds 14 territories in first half of 2020

Conserva Irrigation expanded into 14 new territories in the first half of 2020. Partnering with seven new franchisees, Conserva Irrigation said it has eclipsed more…

Virginia Green Lawn Care begins service in Northern Virginia

Virginia Green Lawn Care has expanded its reach to the Loudoun, Fairfax, and Prince William County areas. The Richmond-based company — which is the largest…

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