Lauren DowdleJun 17, 2024
How The Grounds Guys focus on existing customer prices and marketing.
Seth JonesMay 10, 2024
LM spoke with five franchisors about what they felt was most important for business owners to ask themselves before pursuing a franchising opportunity.
Christina HerrickSep 14, 2023
Updates from Davey Tree Co., Volvo Construction Equipment, Yanmar and more.
Rob DiFrancoApr 24, 2023
Lawn care franchisees offer advice on what to look for in a potential franchisor and what you can expect from the partnership.
Emily SchappacherNov 3, 2023
Experts share how sod webworms can be tricky to diagnose but how there are some simple solutions that offer good control.
Christina HerrickNov 3, 2023
A look at how potential franchisees should do their due diligence and research before deciding to join a lawn care franchise.
LM StaffJul 9, 2021
KKR, a global investment firm, to acquire home services platform Neighborly, parent company of The Grounds Guys. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.
Sarah WebbNov 3, 2023
Daniel Legget, owner of the Mobile, Alabama branch of The Grounds Guys grew his business by 40 percent from 2019 to 2020 despite the COVID-19 pandemic.
Sarah WebbAug 15, 2023
The latest news and updates from green industry companies including TruGreen, Neighborly, John Deere, Takeuchi U.S. and more.
Abby HartNov 7, 2023
A former independent business owner and current franchise owner discusses the benefits of franchising based on his own experiences.
LM StaffAug 14, 2023
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…
“You’ve got to work on your business, not in your business,” says Benjamin Schoot, a franchisee with The Grounds Guys in Myrtle Beach, S.C. “The…
Environmental concerns, potential safety hazards and fuel costs — all have been cited as reasons landscape contractors make the switch over to battery-powered handheld equipment…
For contractors who want to scale their business but feel stuck in a rut, franchising may be a viable route to consider. Franchising is also…
LM StaffOct 15, 2024
Learn how to aerate your lawn effectively for better air, water, and nutrient flow. Enhance soil health with our detailed guide.
LM StaffJun 5, 2018
Harvest Partners, a New York-based private equity firm, acquired Dwyer Franchising (Dwyer Group), the parent company of The Grounds Guys. Terms of the transaction were not…
LM StaffNov 10, 2016
For the sixth year in a row, professionals from The Grounds Guys will band together to donate services to local charities during WeCare Week. The Grounds…
LM StaffFeb 10, 2016
The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) issued citations to SNS Lawn & Landscape Services, doing business as The Grounds Guys…
Lauren DowdleNov 3, 2023
Commercial mower engines become more efficient and advanced. Fuel prices may be down from last year, but fuel efficiency is still a top concern for…
LM StaffFeb 27, 2023
Dwyer Group acquired The Grounds Guys of Canada. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. The full acquisition of the Canadian franchisor includes 34 franchisees…
LM StaffFeb 3, 2024
Nearly half the companies on the LM150 list grew by 10 percent or more. Here’s what helped some of them surge. Overall Rank Growth Rank…
LM SponsorApr 22, 2021
The Grounds Guys can help you build a business that can be the vehicle to achieve your goals and aspirations. You have all the equipment,…
LM StaffFeb 18, 2015
Franchise Gator slotted The Grounds Guys as one of the fastest growing franchises in 2015, ranking it in third place on its Fastest Growing Franchises list.…
For yet another year The Grounds Guys made Entrepreneur Magazine’s Franchise 500 list, an annual ranking of the best franchises based on financial and statistical…