Contact: Paul Wolbert
February 2009
407-491-6530

Orlando, FL - Adding another top accolade to their name, U.S. Lawns has once again been recognized as one of the leading franchise organizations in Entrepreneur Magazine’s annual Franchise 500 List released in January 2009. Ranking #265 this year, up from #280 in 2008, U.S. Lawns has consistently been named to the list validating their affordable and well-supported franchise opportunities.

U.S. Lawns continues to grow its franchise system with an average of two to three new offices per month. “Our consistent growth over the years proves that our affordable franchise model is successful even in a difficult economy,” said Paul Wolbert, Vice President of U.S. Lawns. “We are committed to excellence, not only in helping our franchisees build a strong and lucrative business, but in servicing our commercial property owners through each of those offices across the country.”

Garnering the prestigious listing within Entrepreneur Magazine’s annual Franchise 500 List speaks volumes for U.S. Lawns corporate commitment to their industry and their franchisees. Only franchise companies that submit full Franchise Disclosure Documents, whose information is verified by Entrepreneur Magazine and who meet the criteria of having a minimum of 10 units with at least one being a U.S.-based franchise while continuing to seek new franchisees in the U.S., can be considered for inclusion on their annual Franchise 500 List.

All companies are judged on the same criteria of objective, quantifiable measures of a franchise operation regardless of their size with the most important factors being financial strength and stability, growth rate and size of the system. The number of years a company has been in business, length of time it’s been franchising, startup costs, litigation, percentage of terminations and whether the company provides financing are all key factors in the award process as well, with each eligible company receiving a cumulative score in the end. The 500 franchises with the highest cumulative scores become a part of the coveted Franchise 500.

“We are proud of the organization we have built and continue to look forward in our growth plan to maintain a
comprehensive training and support program for our franchisees that upholds our company theme of National Strength and Local Commitment,” said Ken Hutcheson, President of U.S. Lawns. “I believe our unwavering commitment to these efforts is the reason we have continually been recognized as a “Top Franchise” by Entrepreneur Magazine’s annual Franchise 500 List over the last five years.”

About U.S. Lawns
U.S. Lawns began franchising in 1986 and currently there are over 200 franchised offices operating in over 30 states across the country. U.S. Lawns’ customers include corporate campuses, shopping centers, industrial parks, multifamily residential communities, theme parks, public buildings, streetscapes, parks, schools and other commercial clients. U.S. Lawns is committed to NATIONAL STRENGTH and LOCAL COMMITMENT by supporting their local franchise offices with a multitude of national resources, which cover all aspects of creating a successful business delivered by a local franchise owner

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Contact: Paul Wolbert
February 2009
407-491-6530

U.S. Lawns Partners with Regions Bank in the Yards for Trees Program
10,000 trees to be planted in the Southeastern United States

Orlando, Fla. - With the help of U.S. Lawns, Regions Bank has committed to planting approximately 10,000 trees
within their Southeastern United States footprint to celebrate the launch of their Life Green Checking Account.
Recognized as one of the nation’s leaders in the commercial landscape industry, U.S. Lawns has been instrumental in
the launch of the program.

“This is a wonderful opportunity to make a positive impact on the environment and we are fully committed to
supporting Regions Bank on this worthwhile endeavor,” said Mike Fitzpatrick Director of National Accounts for U.S.
Lawns. “These trees will benefit the communities in which they are planted for years to come.”

As part of this program, U.S. Lawns has already provided materials, labor and logistical support for several ceremonial
tree plantings. These plantings took place at major sporting venues in locations such as Gainesville, Fla., Auburn,
Ala., Knoxville, Tenn., Fayetteville, Ark., Athens, Ga., Oxford, Miss., Nashville, Tenn., and Atlanta, Ga. Video footage
was taken and used for an informational advertisement shown during regional television broadcasts to advertise the
new Regions Life Green Checking Account.

“We have a longstanding relationship with Regions Bank and this tree program is right up our alley so we are proud to
help,” Fitzpatrick added.

Consistently ranked among Entrepreneur Magazine’s top franchise businesses, U.S. Lawns has franchised offices
nationwide, including numerous within the markets serviced by Regions Bank. U.S. Lawns has partnered with Regions
Bank to provide Landscape Maintenance service at their branches since 1998.

About U.S. Lawns
U.S. Lawns began franchising in 1986 and currently there are over 200 franchised offices operating in over 30 states
across the country. U.S. Lawns’ customers include corporate campuses, shopping centers, industrial parks, multifamily
residential communities, theme parks, public buildings, streetscapes, parks, schools and other commercial
clients. U.S. Lawns is committed to NATIONAL STRENGTH and LOCAL COMMITMENT by supporting their local
franchise offices with a multitude of national resources, which cover all aspects of creating a successful business
delivered by a local franchise owner.