8/10

Franchimp Summary Rating

8 /10
Lower than 26% of peers

Franchise Summary

Description
The franchise offered is for the right to operate a business maintaining quality turf, mosquito control, and perimeter pest controlfor residences and businesses by providing various professional services under the trademarked name "WEED MAN".
Company Background
WEED MAN is one of America's most trusted lawn care brands. Founded in 1977, WEED MAN has grown to become North America's largest eco-friendly lawn care company. It provides professional services for both residential and commercial customers by offering a variety of services under its trademarked name "WEED MAN."
Franchise Opportunity
The lawn care industry is a $50 billion market. It's also highly fragmented, with more than 500,000 companies competing for customers and the average consumer spending less than $100 per year on turf maintenance services. Weed Man has been in business since 1987, serving more than 200 communities throughout North America, providing one of the most recognized brands in lawn care to homeowners and businesses alike. We offer full-service residential and commercial weed control programs as well as custom solutions for golf course superintendents looking to increase playability or decrease water consumption. As part of our franchise opportunity we will provide you with all the tools you need to become a successful Weed Man franchisee including training from our experienced corporate team at corporate headquarters located in Dothan Alabama; proprietary software that provides real time customer data across your entire territory; access to national marketing campaigns; 24/7 customer support through phone calls or live chat via www.weedmaninc
Corporate Structure
Midwest Lawn Care L.L.C is a Wisconsin L.L.C. organized in June 2000. Their principal place of business is 2211 Eagle Dr., Middleton, WI 53562.

Earnings Transparency

7 /10
This Franchise discloses slightly more information about the financial performance of their franchisees compared to other franchises in the same industry

Why do some franchises disclose more than others?
There are many reasons why a brand may choose to not include item 19 on their FDD: they could be a newer franchise, they may be in a unique industry that is not super profitable or well-known yet

Financial Performance of "Standard" Units

Average Revenue Per Unit

Compared vs. Maintenance Services Industry

$1,468,589 / unit

Franchise Type: Standard

Average Revenue During 2021

$1,468,589
$63,233
Industry Low
$3,925,854
Industry High

Average Gross Profit Per Unit

Compared vs. Maintenance Services Industry

$1,223,922 / unit

Franchise Type: Standard

Average Gross Profit During 2021

$1,223,922
$169,015
Industry Low
$1,223,922
Industry High

Franchise Types Available

# Type Investment Fees

Employee Contact Database

# Name Position Phone Number Email Address

Distribution of Weed Man Franchisees

Weed Man Franchise System Development in 2021

FAQ

How much investment do I need to start my own Weed Man business?
Franchisees typically require at least $80 to $107 investment to get their Weed Man business started
What are the initial franchise fees for Weed Man?
Franchisees typically need to pay at least $34 in fees directly to Weed Man in order to earn the right to launch their business
How much money can I make with a Weed Man franchise? What are the average revenues for a typical Weed Man business?
We estimate that the average revenue of an individual Weed Man unit is approximately $1,468,589. We based this on Item 19 in franchise disclosure document
How long do I need to commit to running a Weed Man unit? What is my contractual commitment?
Weed Man franchisees are typically required to sign up to a 10 year contract initially. The renewal length is 10 years. You can of course exit early but don’t expect to get any refund!

Accessibility

8 /10
The Franchisor's investment costs ranges from $80,535 to $107,785 which is Much Lower than the $0 to $0 average in the Maintenance Services industry
What determines the investment cost?
Item 7 of the Franchise Disclosure Document lays out the full list of initial investment costs, including the fee payable to the franchisor, security deposits, equipment, professional fees etc

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