Frequently Asked Questions

How will U.S. Lawns help me generate more business?

There are many ways U.S. Lawns will help you increase your business.

• First, we will assist you in implementing proven marketing processes so you can effectively penetrate your local market.

• Second, we will provide business development support through our support team.

• Third, on an on-going basis U.S. Lawns provides in the field sales training in your market to assist you in improving your business to business communication skills, which results in more business for you.

How will U.S. Lawns help me enhance my company’s image?

Enhancing a successful franchisee’s business and image is a high priority with U.S. Lawns.

• You will receive professionally designed marketing materials including brochures, presentation pieces, mailers, business cards and stationary.

• You will be listed on the U.S. Lawns web site for all potential clients to see.

• Our national advertising and professional image creates brand awareness, which means potential customers will be more likely to recognize your name.

How will my business benefit from being associated with a national organization?

There are many benefits from being associated with a national franchise organization.

• One direct benefit is you will be considered as the contractor of choice for potential regional and national business.

• U.S. Lawns has proven that many customers want the relationship and responsiveness provided by a local contractor but need the systems and processes only available from a large, national company.

Does U.S. Lawns provide systems for pricing and proposals?

Yes, U.S. Lawns will provide systems to develop pricing and proposals, though market conditions also play a role in determining pricing.

• U.S. Lawns will provide you with a proprietary estimating system which we have tested and proven since 1986.

• This system will help you to more accurately estimate projects and deliver more consistent, justifiable pricing options to your clients.

• Additionally, the estimating and proposal system will help you produce quality estimates faster and more efficiently.

What type of facility will I need to have?

U.S. Lawns recommends a facility which has a small office, approximately 100-150 square feet, and additional room to store trucks, trailers, and equipment. The exciting aspect of U.S. Lawns is that you only add trucks, equipment, employees, and additional facility space as you sign new annual contracts with customers.

As a U.S. Lawns franchisee, what  additional services can I provide my clients, outside of cutting grass?

The U.S. Lawns mission is...

• To provide a full range of landscape maintenance services to commercial clients by providing quality, consistent and reliable services at competitive prices.

• Under this umbrella of service approach, there may be special services which require licenses and specialized training.

• In the event that your operation hasn’t yet obtained these licenses, we will help you provide these services through qualified subcontractors.

What type of training will I receive once I join U.S. Lawns?

The training you will receive from U.S. Lawns is extensive.

• First, each new franchisee of U.S. Lawns initially receives intensive training on all facets of professional landscape maintenance and business management at the U.S. Lawns Home Office in Orlando, Florida.

• Second, there are regularly scheduled visits by the U.S. Lawns support team; knowledgeable industry experts and business coaches who provide you with the information you need to run your business more efficiently and more profitably.

• Third, franchisees are invited to attend regional meetings and smaller group meetings where they will receive additional training information and resources.

• Additionally, each year franchisees are invited to attend the U.S. Lawns annual conference, where industry experts, motivational speakers and peers gather to share information and new ideas.

Does U.S. Lawns have training programs for my employees?

Yes, U.S. Lawns provides a detailed training program for your employees.

• Your employees will receive training that you administer which has been designed and tested by U.S. Lawns.

• Furthermore, these training programs will help you certify your employees and develop them according to their skill level.

• More importantly, the certification process helps you reward specific performance of your employees and provide them with career growth opportunities.

What types of equipment do I need and where do I buy it?

Productivity, reliability and costs are all important criteria when it comes to operating a landscape maintenance business.

• When you join U.S. Lawns, we will provide a recommended inventory list of equipment which will help you maximize productivity with the reliability you need to get the job done.

• Because we have established large national contracts with major equipment vendors, we are confident that we can help you select and purchase your equipment at the best pricing possible in the industry.

How will U.S. Lawns help me grow my business and make more money?

U.S. Lawns cannot guarantee that you will make more money in your business, that’s up to you. We can, however, provide you with...

• Proven systems, tools, training, support, marketing, operational training, computer systems, estimating systems, safety programs and more.

• These systems and processes will help you run your business even more efficiently and most likely, more profitably.

• In addition, you will also become a member of one of the most dynamic and highly motivated organizations in the landscape industry, committed to furthering your success as a franchisee.

Will U.S. Lawns place more than one franchise within a territory?

No, the territory you agree upon with U.S. Lawns is protected. This means that U.S. Lawns will not establish another franchisee within that territory as governed by our agreement with you.

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