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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 create more financial and personal freedom […]

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 being inducted into the industry […]

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 aggressive development stage. With six […]

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 a significant life change reaches […]

As teenagers working on a dairy farm in Beaver Creek, Virginia, high school friends Tim Harrell and Chris Seaborne had no idea what the future held for them. After high school Harrell and Seaborne went their separate ways.  Harrell worked for a lift company and Seaborne did arbor work. Both mowed lawns on the side. […]

Just off the lobby in the U.S. Lawns’ home office in Orlando, Florida is a hallway lined with 26 framed photos. “At our annual conference each year we recognize franchises who exemplify the mission and vision of U.S. Lawns by inducting them into our Hall of Fame,” says David Wells, senior director of franchise recruiting […]

Modrn Businss Podcast is a highly rated podcast that explores and discusses business technology and lessons from leaders in franchising. This summer, hosts Ryan Hicks and co-host Zack Fishman took their show on the road, making stops and interviewing some of franchise’s heavy hitters. U.S. Lawns was honored to be one of those stops. Listen […]

Brandon Shively is a U.S. Lawns success story. He owns three of the brand’s top performing territories, including the top overall revenue producer, and is continually raising the bar for himself, his team and the network. “My motto is if you don’t want to be first, you’re not trying hard enough,” Shively says. Recalling his […]

At U.S. Lawns, 100% franchise satisfaction is part of our Brand DNA.  We believe this starts with providing our franchisees with the tools, comprehensive training and personalized support they need to be successful. Here is a brief overview of the resources and support U.S. Lawns franchisees benefit from. As you work your way through the […]