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All you need to know about this franchise in a snapshot
Established in 2001 by Rob Palmer in Ohio, Lawn Squad—originally known as Weed Pro—has been dedicated to enhancing the beauty of residential and commercial lawns for over two decades. The company rebranded as Lawn Squad and is now headquartered in Columbia, Maryland, as part of the Authority Brands family.
Lawn Squad began franchising to expand its reach across the United States, offering services such as lawn fertilization, weed control, aeration, seeding, pest control, and tree and shrub care. Their commitment to comprehensive lawn health and customer satisfaction sets them apart in the competitive lawn care industry.
By focusing on innovative, technology-driven practices and providing extensive training and support to franchise owners, Lawn Squad ensures consistent, high-quality service nationwide. This dedication to excellence and community engagement has solidified their reputation as a trusted leader in lawn care.
Here's what you would need to invest if you were to start this franchise. These costs are provided by the franchisor in the Franchise Disclosure Document.
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Lawn Squad provides comprehensive training to franchisees and their designated employees through various structured programs. The franchisor offers a pre-opening training program that includes a combination of self-paced virtual training, guided virtual sessions, and in-person classroom and field training.
This training program typically spans seven weeks and is designed to equip participants with proficiency in service delivery, technology usage, and operational standards.
Additionally, Lawn Squad mandates post-opening training programs as necessary, which can be conducted in-person, via video, or online. Franchisees are responsible for their travel and related costs for all training sessions.
The franchisor also provides optional refresher courses and requires attendance at annual conventions to ensure ongoing alignment with brand standards.
Lawn Squad grants franchisees a protected territory where no other franchise under the same brand will be operated, provided the franchisee complies with the agreement. However, this protection is not exclusive, as the franchisor may advertise or engage in brand-related activities within the territory.
Franchisees may face indirect competition from other franchisor-operated businesses under different trademarks or channels. Operating outside the designated territory requires prior consent to ensure compliance with franchisor policies.
