PressRelease-February-2009 U.S. LAWNS HOSTS MATURE FRANCHISE RETREAT FOR ESTABLISHED OFFICES CONSISTENTLY EARNING OVER $1 MILLON IN SALES

Contact: Paul Wolbert
February 2009
407-491-6530

In January U.S. Lawns hosted nineteen select franchised offices that have been in business
for five or more years and have consistently earned $1 million or more in annual sales
Orlando, FL - In January, U.S. Lawns invited nineteen of their top performing franchised offices, all who have been in business for five or more years and have consistently earned $1 million or more in annual sales, to join them for a mature franchise retreat in Orlando. The retreat highlights the U.S. Lawns corporate commitment of continuing to assist franchisees succeed whether they are new to the organization or well-established and earning significant revenue.

Enlisting the help of key industry business leaders, the two-day retreat offered franchisees opportunities to learn about Lean Management from Certified Six Sigma Blackbelt, Kirt Williams, who serves as Corporate Continuous Improvement Manger and Lean Master for the Toro Company as well as Building Equity and How to Determine the Monetary Value of Your Business by Terry Kelm, the National Sales Manager for Franchise Re-sales for Sunbelt Business Brokers. The retreat also offered a focus on general business practices such as: The Future of Your Business, When to Add Additional Service Lines, Sales, Customer Retention and Satisfaction and Manager Development.

U.S. Lawns prides itself on offering a franchise opportunity that is an affordable initial investment but has great earning potential if a franchise owner follows the suggested plan and capitalizes on the support system offered by the corporate office. “If a franchisee is serious about succeeding and building a lucrative business, we have the knowledge, expertise and plans in place to continue to support their growth long into the future. U.S. Lawns is committed to excellence, whether it’s through our interaction with our franchisees or our commercial property owners nationwide” according to Paul Wolbert, Vice President of U.S. Lawns

Validating their affordable and well-supported franchise opportunities, U.S. Lawns has once again been recognized as oneof the leading franchise organizations in Entrepreneur Magazine’s annual Franchise 500 List released in January 2009. They have been consistently named to the list since 2005.

“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 so many successful franchisees and why 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.