Weed Man
Turf Management Systems Inc.
Company Information
2211 Eagle DriveMiddleton, Wisconsin
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.
We grant franchises for Weed Man Businesses (described below), and have offered these franchises since October 1, 1995. We also offer grant sub-franchisor contracts in order to develop and manage large regions in the US. We have granted sub-franchisor contracts since January 2000. Our sub-franchisors are granted the exclusive rights in their defined territories to grant and themselves operate unit WEED MAN franchises. Since January 2000 we have granted a total of 13 sub-franchises; and as of December 31, 2018 there were 9 sub-franchises in operation in the United States. Our sole business is granting our WEED MAN unit franchises and our WEED MAN sub-franchises; we do not have any other business activities, and we have not offered franchises in any other line of business. We do not operate businesses of the type franchised, and have not done so in the past.
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Franchise Rating
Franchimp Summary Rating
8/10
Earning Transparency
7/10
Investment Accessibility
8/10
Summary of potential earnings
$1,223,922 / unit
Average Gross Profit During 2021Maintenance Services
$1,468,589 / unit
Average Revenue During 2021Maintenance Services
Franchise System Development
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Distribution of Weed Man Franchisee
Employee Contact Database
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Summary of Investment Costs
Upfront Franchise Fees
Minimum: $34,600 Maximum: $54,600
Upfront franchise fees are the one-time payments required to secure rights to operate under an established brand, typically ranging from $20,000 to $100,000+ depending on brand value.
These fees grant access to proprietary business systems, training programs, intellectual property rights, and often territorial exclusivity—essentially purchasing the blueprint for a proven business model.
While separate from ongoing royalties, investors should evaluate these fees against expected returns, comparing fee-to-earnings ratios across opportunities and assessing how effectively franchisors reinvest these funds into system improvements.
Total Investment Costs
Minimum: $80,535 Maximum: $107,785
Ongoing Fees
Ongoing franchise fees, typically structured as royalties ranging from 4-8% of gross sales, represent the continuous payments franchisees make to maintain brand affiliation and support services.
These recurring fees fund the franchisor's operational assistance, marketing initiatives, technology updates, and continued brand development—creating a partnership where the franchisor's revenue grows alongside the franchisee's success. In addition to royalties, franchisees often contribute to national advertising funds (usually 1-3% of sales) and may incur technology fees, supply chain markups, or renewal fees depending on the franchise agreement.
Investors should carefully analyze these ongoing costs within their financial projections, as they directly impact profit margins and cash flow throughout the entire franchise relationship.
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