How to Identify a Recession-Proof and Pandemic-Proof Business Opportunity
The economic shutdowns and overall uncertainty of the last year and a half has left us all taking stock of our financial situations, compelling many to look for ways totake back control oftheir financial destinies. There has been a substantial increase in web searches for recession proof and pandemic proof…
Read moreHow U.S. lawns Differentiates Itself with Customers and Employees
A question we get asked a lot is how U.S. Lawns differentiates itself from its competitors in attracting customers and employees. With decades of experience, the power of a national network and national branding, we pride ourselves on the many competitive advantages that set our brand apart from other landscaping…
Read moreFranchising Again Proves Resilience in Face of Pandemic
The COVID Crisis has presented challenges to all industries and businesses; none have been left unaffected. According to a recent Forbes Magazine article, one thing this crisis has shown is the resiliency of franchising. Independent businesses were left alone to figure it out on their own, while franchises had the…
Read moreThe Importance of Finding Franchisor/Franchisee Alignment
Your success in franchising begins with finding the franchise offering that is the best fit for your skill set and personal and financial goals. When these are aligned with the right business model you will be better positioned for success. Finding alignment comes when you have first taken an inventory…
Read moreTaylor Kelley Builds His Own Dream in the Las Vegas Desert
After years working as a high-level manager in aerospace manufacturing, Taylor Kelley found himself tired of the corporate lifestyle. He grew weary of the 55–60-hour work weeks, late night overseas calls and having to have his phone attached to his hip at all hours. “I wanted more control over my…
Read moreHabits of A Successful Franchise System
Look for these habits to help you determine if a franchise is right for you. Not all franchisors are created equal. There are great ones and there are others who are short-sighted. When performing your due diligence, you want to make sure that the franchise you are investing is going…
Read moreWhy Now is a Great Time to Start a Franchise
The pandemic and resulting economic crisis have caused many of us to reevaluate our financial security, amplifying the desire to have greater control of our financial destiny. It has awakened us all to the reality that job security can not be taken for granted. It may seem counterintuitive, but times…
Read moreThe Lewis Family Builds a New Legacy in Pearland, TX
After 23 years of long hours in the oil field, oftentimes with 60-80-hour work weeks with zero flexibility, Ricardo Lewis wanted more for his life. “I wanted to spend more time with my kids and family. Over the years, I have missed many birthday parties and vacations because I was…
Read moreClose to the Customer, Close to the Employee
U.S. Lawns has been helping franchisees build sustainable and profitable businesses for over 30 years. With a brand vision of 100% customer retention and a focus on positive experiences and overall satisfaction, customers come back again and again. To better accomplish this vision, we rely on our brand’s mantra of…
Read moreCatching Up with the Carmans: Two Year Update
In 2019, we interviewed Stephen and Elizabeth Carman shortly after they made the decision to become U.S. Lawns franchise owners. Their goals were to escape the uncertainty of the corporate world and to take control of their time and financial future (you can read that interview here). Since that interview…
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