Franchising 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…
Read moreMother and Son Team Jaime and Alex Carruth are Focused on Improving Their Community
The Carruth family’s roots run deep in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Jamie, a retired elementary school principal spent 31 years with the public education system. Her son, Alex worked with a local irrigation and landscape company. Today the mother and son team own a successful U.S. Lawns franchise and are continuing…
Read moreU.S. Lawns Franchisee, Jeremy Vincent, Featured in Irrigation and Green Industry Magazine
The landscape industry is populated with a high number of independent business owners. Attracted by a low barrier of entry, basically a lawn mower and some manpower are all that is needed, many of these business owners find that they eventually hit a revenue ceiling. This is what happened to…
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