What Does it Mean to be a Friend in Business?
As we all personally and professionally navigate uncharted territory during the current global health crisis, being a friend is more important than ever. The U.S. Lawns brand promise is: “To be there, be responsive, be excellent, and be a friend”, emphasized in our mantra “close to the customer and close…
COVID-19: Response and Resources
In these uncertain times, as we all work together to abate the spread of COVID-19, U.S. Lawns is continuing to support our franchise network and our clients while keeping the health and safety of our teams, their families and their communities as a top priority. U.S. Lawns franchisees are still…
Common Myths About Converting Your Independent Landscaping Business
Has your independent landscaping business struggled to meet your growth expectations? Do you find yourself spending more time working in the business rather than on the business? Have you considered how converting your business into a franchise might benefit your operation? For many independent landscape business owners converting to a…
What is a Franchise Disclosure Document?
An important step in evaluating any franchise opportunity is a review of the Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD). By the time you receive this document, you’ve probably had a conversation or two with a representative from the brand and just as you begin to develop a picture of your life as…
U.S. Lawns President, Ken Hutcheson, Featured in Inc. Magazine
Our own president, Ken Hutcheson, was recently asked by Inc. Magazine to share his number one tip for keeping employees happy and motivated. See what Ken, and other business leaders, had to say about the topic by viewing the article at Inc.com.
U.S. Lawns Growth Summit: Building a Growth Focused Culture
Last week, dozens of U.S. Lawns’ franchisees gathered, along with their managers and business developers, in Tampa Florida for the brand’s second annual Growth Summit. While all attendees are at different stages in their business growth cycles, the summit’s theme of Powering Personal and Business Growth in 2020 was designed…
How Rebranding Helped Owen Smith Reach His Personal and Professional Goals
https://uslawnsfranchise.com/wp-content/uploads/U.S.-Lawns-Sacramento.mp4 Seven and a half years ago, when his small residential landscape business had hit a ceiling, Owen Smith made a decision. Revenue had stalled, and he felt stuck on the mower day in and day out. Smith knew in order to take his business to the next level and…
U.S. Lawns Inducted into Franchise Business Review’s Hall of Fame
Franchise Business Review (FBR) recently released their 15th Annual Top 200 Franchises for 2020 and U.S. Lawns, the nation’s premier commercial lawncare franchise, has once again made the list. In addition to being named one of the best franchise opportunities available today, U.S. Lawns also received the distinct honor of…
Opportunities Abound in the Buckeye State
U.S. Lawns, the nation’s leading commercial landscaping franchise, has announced their strategic development plans for 2020. Ohio has been identified as a market poised for substantial growth as part of the brand’s overall vision. Slated for 10 new territories over the next three years, the Midwest state is entering an…
What Do You Need to Know Before Signing a Franchise Agreement?
So you think you’ve found the perfect franchise opportunity to achieve your personal and financial goals. You’ve done your research, had several conversations with the franchise representative and franchisees, reviewed the FDD, visited the home office and decided this is the opportunity for you. Just as your excitement in making…
