Waco, Texas-based The Grounds Guys awarded nine new U.S. franchises in the second quarter of 2013:
- Anthony Fuller, The Grounds Guys of Upper Malboro, Md.;
- Brad Ward, The Grounds Guys of Beaver Dam, Ky.;
- Corey Sedrel, The Grounds Guys of West Des Moines, Iowa;
- Gene Brienza, The Grounds Guys of Littleton, Brighton, Colo.;
- Herb Temple, The Grounds Guys of Loveland, Morrow, Ohio;
- John Beck, The Grounds Guys of Murfreesboro, Mount Juliet, Tenn.;
- Rich Occhionero, The Grounds Guys of San Marcos, Calif.;
- Richard Scott, The Grounds Guys of Winter Haven, Fla.; and
- Sean Strano, The Grounds Guys of Plant City, Fla.
The landscape management service has grown its U.S. presence to 34 states and more than 120 locations since it expanded to here from Canada in 2010. Approximately 70 percent of the new franchises in 2013 were conversions–rolling business in from an existing landscaping or lawn care business.
“We are excited to welcome these new franchise owners to The Grounds Guys team,” said Ron Madera, president of The Grounds Guys. “With the rising demand for quality service, our Culture of Care continues to attract some of the best in the industry, and we’re proud to include them as part of The Grounds Guys.”
