Weed Man Franchise

Residential lawn care services

Des Rice founded Weed Man in 1970 in Toronto, Ontario. The private company began franchising in 1976 and has locations throughout Canada and the United States. A master licensee of Turf Management Systems Inc., Weed Man has been franchising in the United States since 1996. Franchisees may start independent locations or convert existing operations into Weed Man franchises.

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Start-up Costs & Franchise Fees

How much does it cost to open a Weed Man franchise?

Total Investment: $48,600-$70,300
Initial Franchise Fee: $20,000-$33,800
Royalty Fee: 6%
Advertising Fee:
Term of Agreement: 10 years
Renewal Fee: 50% of original fee

How to contact Weed Man

Weed Man News

100th Weed Man Lawn Care Franchise Opens In United States
When Joe Kemp and Jim Watson of Port Huron, Mich. signed on the dotted line in December, they became the owners of Weed Man's 100th franchise in the United States. Weed Man of St. Clair County is part of Steve Russell's Weed Man sub-franchise territory, MIK Holdings, which covers Michigan, I... more

Weed Man Creates Green, Healthy Lawns "across The Pond"!
Turf Management Systems Inc., owner and Franchisor for the Weed Man brand, has just announced another expansion into the international marketplace, sealing a deal appointing a "Master Franchisee" for the United Kingdom, territory for which includes England, Scotland, Wales and Ireland. Effec... more

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Franchise History

When did the first Weed Man open? 1970
When did Weed Man start franchising? 1976

Year	U.S.A.	Canada	International	Corporate
2005	174	118	1	0
2004	166	114	1	0
2003	62	125	1	0
2002	40	130	1	0
2001	43	130	1	0

Expansion Plans

International:

Financing Options

Expense	In-House	Third Party
Franchise Fee	No	Yes
Startup Costs	No	Yes
Equipment	No	Yes
Inventory	No	No
Accounts Receivable	No	No
Payroll	No	No

Training & Support

Support
Newsletter, Meetings, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperatives

Marketing
National media

Business Operations

Franchise can be run from home.

5% of all franchisees own more than one unit

Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 4 - 6

Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (100% of current franchisees are owner/operators)

Qualifications & Business Experience

Business Experience:

General business experience

• Lawn Care & Landscaping Franchise Opportunities
• Franchises $25K to $50K

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