US Lawns Franchise News

March 08, 2012 // Franchising.com // ORLANDO, Fla. - U.S. Lawns is seeding the new year with continued record growth as the company added seven franchisees in January to its nationwide network of commercial landscape management operators. The company marked a major milestone last year when it exceeded 250 franchises.
The newest group of U.S. Lawns franchisees recently completed training at the company’s Home Office in Orlando. The program consists of several days of classroom and field training in all areas of commercial landscape management practices and business operations. U.S. Lawns Regional Franchise Advisors also have been assigned to each new franchise and will mentor them during the start-up months and provide additional one-on-one training in both business and agronomics...

January 30, 2012 // Franchising.com // ORLANDO, Fla. - U.S. Lawns, one of America’s fastest-growing franchisors, capped its 25th anniversary year in 2011 with growth exceeding a record 250 franchises in its commercial landscape-management network.
With 24 new franchises added last year, the company continued double-digit expansion in operations highlighted by an impressive 58 percent increase in the total number of franchises since 2006, the company announced today.
“U.S. Lawns’ family of franchisees continues to grow, bringing quality commercial landscape management services to businesses and property owners now in all 48 contiguous states,” said Ken Hutcheson, U.S. Lawns president. “Our professionals – from San Diego and Bismark, N...

ORLANDO, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--U.S. Lawns, the country’s fastest-growing landscape management franchise, today announced plans to stimulate small-business growth nationally with a special no-money-down franchising offer.
“U.S. Lawns’ conversion program allows these owners to retain their independence while enjoying the safety and reliability of a large support system. Through national strength and local commitment, U.S. Lawns franchisees are uniquely positioned to stay a step ahead of the competition.”
The company is seeking independent business owners who are ready to advance to the next level and become part of U.S. Lawns’ nationwide network of owner-operators. Ideal candidates for a U.S. Lawns franchise are owners of landscape-contracting businesses who could benefit from:

Sophisticated administrative and finance-management systems
Expertise in sales and competitive bidding
Proven strategies in recruiting and worker retention
Comprehensive programs in training and development
A personal business advisor who provides dedicated support to each franchisee

“Independent operators face an array of challenges in this economy, from tight credit to increased government regulation,” said Paul Wolbert, U...

October 26, 2011 // Franchising.com // ORLANDO, Fla. - Franchise owners in Kentucky and New Jersey are the newest members of U.S. Lawns’ prestigious Hall of Fame and a fellow owner-operator from South Carolina is the latest recipient of the President’s Award, the company announced today.
Adam Neville, who owns two franchises in Louisville, Ky., and Joshua Gamez, who owns seven franchises in New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Florida, earned entry into the Hall of Fame because of their businesses’ outstanding growth and dedication to the mission of U.S. Lawns. Other criteria for selection to the Hall of Fame include adhering to high ethical standards and committing to the training and development of high-performing staff.
Steven Keys, owner-operator of eight franchises in South Carolina and Georgia, received the company’s elite President’s Award...

October 13, 2011 // Franchising.com // ORLANDO, Fla. - Thirty-three owner-operators of U.S. Lawns commercial landscape-management franchises reached a significant company milestone by topping the million-dollar mark in sales in the latest fiscal year, the company announced today.
The achievement was officially recognized at U.S. Lawns’ Annual Conference in Orlando, Fla.
“The Million Dollar Club recognizes outstanding performance by what we consider to be the nation’s best small-business owners,” said Paul Wolbert, U.S. Lawns vice president.
U.S. Lawns commemorated the successes and achievements of its nationwide network of owner-operators during the company’s Annual Conference and 25th Anniversary Celebration, held Oct...

October 10, 2011 // Franchising.com // ORLANDO, Fla.  - Small-business owners say independence and potential for personal growth remain the top reasons to start a new company – even during the current economic downturn, according to a national survey released today by U.S. Lawns.
Seventy-four percent of entrepreneurs surveyed say the prolonged recession hasn’t doused their enthusiasm for going it alone and, in fact, 59 percent report business is better this year than in 2010. Such optimism, according to U.S. Lawns’ Grassroots Business Climate Survey of owner-operators nationwide, extends into the new year, with three-quarters of respondents forecasting continued improvement in 2012.
“A strong business model and support system are key to any small business’ success,” said Ken Hutcheson, U...

ORLANDO, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Hundreds of franchise owners gather this week to celebrate 25 years of entrepreneurial excellence that has made U.S. Lawns the fastest-growing commercial landscape franchisor in the country.
"In our 25th anniversary year, we are deeply gratified and proud to see how our business model continues to succeed amid economic difficulties that, for many others, have been devastating"
Buoyed by a 9 percent increase in revenue in the most recent fiscal year, U.S. Lawns will commemorate its successes and the achievements of a nationwide network of owner-operators during the company's Annual Conference, being held at the Orlando World Center Marriott, Oct. 6-8.
There is plenty to celebrate for U.S. Lawns:

The company now has more than 240 franchises...

September 30, 2011 // Franchising.com // ORLANDO, Fla. – Building on a year of double-digit growth in its network of franchise locations, U.S. Lawns announced today that four new franchisees have joined the company's more than 240 commercial landscape-management franchises.
U.S. Lawns, currently celebrating its 25th year in business, has added 31 franchisees since summer 2010 and operates in all 48 contiguous states.
The newest group of U.S. Lawns franchisees recently completed training at U.S. Lawns' Home Office in Orlando. The training consists of classroom and field training in all areas of commercial landscape management. As well, U.S. Lawns Regional Franchise Advisors were assigned to each owner-operator and will work closely with them during the start-up months and provide ongoing, one-on-one training in both business planning and agronomics...

August 01, 2011 // Franchising.com // ORLANDO, Fla. – Continuing an aggressive expansion as it celebrates its 25th anniversary year, Orlando-based U.S. Lawns announces the addition of six new franchisees to its network of more than 240 landscape-management franchises nationwide.

The company has brought on nearly two dozen franchisees during the past 12 months and currently operates in all 48 contiguous states.

The newest group of U.S. Lawns franchisees recently completed training at U.S. Lawns' Home Office in Orlando. The training consists of classroom and field training in all areas of commercial landscape management. As well, U.S. Lawns Regional Franchise Advisors were assigned to each new franchisee and will work closely with the owners during the start-up months and provide ongoing, one-on-one training in both business planning and agronomics...

October 29, 2008 // Franchising.com // Please join us in congratulating Jerry Brown as he steps into the new role of Manager of Franchise Support. Jerry will be fully dedicated to coordinating the efforts of our current team of professionals involved in the training, facilitation, and support of the U.S. Lawns franchisees.

This new position reflects an on-going investment by U.S. Lawns to provide the development of the right tools and systems necessary to insure the facilitators and the franchisees remain the leaders in the industry and in each market they serve.

Jerry s background includes a career of over 20 years with one of U.S. Lawns partners, LESCO, Inc. (John Deere Landscapes), where he served in several key support roles, including Western States Regional Manager, Director of Training, and National Account Manager...