What You Should Know About Your Franchise Investment
If you are wondering how to start a franchise with the right brand, you should be researching how much they cost and what they provide for the initial investment. One of the key differentiators between investing in a franchise and starting a business from scratch is that you can see…
The Dos and Don’ts of Beginner Franchising
Making your first franchise investment is an exciting time but also very nerve-wracking. Like any new business owner, there are always going to be some hiccups along the way to getting your franchise up and running. Our experience with new lawn care franchises has taught us a thing or two…
4 Franchising Terms You Need to Know Before Opening Your Own Business
If you want to invest in a franchise, there are a lot of terms you need to know in order to choose the best one for you. No two franchise opportunities are the same, and the best way to find the right one is to do some research and learn…
How to Find the Right Location for Your Franchise
When you are wondering how to open a franchise, one thing that may cross your mind is the location. As they say in retail, the most important factors in determining success are location, location and location. While a territory-based service business like U.S. Lawns is not so location driven, in…
What Types of Franchise Training Do I Receive with U.S. Lawns?
Investing in a franchise can lead to an extremely rewarding career, but only if you start off on the right foot. Every franchise opportunity offers some sort of training, whether it be a simple manual or an in-depth, weeks-long course. Here at U.S. Lawns, our goal is to make sure…
Want to Be Your Own Boss? Consider Investing in a Franchise
If you are looking for an opportunity to be your own boss and work for yourself, a franchise investment is the best way to go about it. But why choose a franchise over starting your own business or simply changing careers? The best way to answer that is by explaining…
Common Franchise Myths and Why They Shouldn’t Scare You
Entrepreneurs always face the ultimate decision of opening a store on their own or investing in a franchise opportunity. Both have their pros and cons, but many of those cons to franchising may actually be based on misconceptions. Here at U.S. Lawns, we strive to make sure that investors know…
Invest in a Franchise or Open a Business? Weigh the Pros and Cons
There is a great debate when it comes to investing in a franchise or opening an independently-owned small business. Although having your own business where you make all the decisions and start your own brand may sound rewarding, what many entrepreneurs fail to realize is how much work, time, and…
Franchise 101: What You Need to Know About Opening a Franchise (Part 2)
As we read in Part 1, opening a franchise requires a lot of research and an understanding of what you want out of an investment. Ultimately, finding the right brand comes down to your values and business goals and making sure they align with the franchisor’s. Most brands take the…
Franchise 101: What You Need to Know About Opening a Franchise (Part 1)
Franchising is becoming an increasingly popular option for entrepreneurs. There is an endless debate about which opportunity is better to pursue: franchises or independently-owned small businesses. What many investors overlook in this debate is just how many benefits there are when it comes to franchising. From the knowledge of how…
