NaturaLawn vs TCG National Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of NaturaLawn vs TCG National including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
NaturaLawn Franchise
TCG National Franchise
Investment $47,500 - $112,650$50,000 - $100,000
Franchise Fee $9,500 - $29,500$35,000
Royalty Fee 7-9%-
Advertising Fee none-
Year Founded 19871990
Year Franchised 19892009
Term Of Agreement 5 years-
Term Of Agreement 5 years-
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements
 
NaturaLawn Franchise
TCG National Franchise
Experience
  • General business experience
  • Sales and management experience
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    Financing Options
     
    NaturaLawn Franchise
    TCG National Franchise
      In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
    Franchise Fees No/Yes-/-
    Start-up Costs No/Yes-/-
    Equipment No/Yes-/-
    Inventory No/Yes-/-
    Receivables No/No-/-
    Payroll No/No-/-

    Training & Support
     
    NaturaLawn Franchise
    TCG National Franchise
    Training On-The-Job Training: 51-90 hours Classroom Training: 24-40 hours Additional Training: At regional location -
    Support Purchasing Co-ops Newsletter Meetings/Conventions Toll-Free Line Grand Opening Online Support Security/Safety Procedures Field Operations Site Selection Proprietary Software -
    Marketing Ad Templates National Media Regional Advertising Social media SEO Website development Email marketing-
    Operations 16% of all franchisees own more than one unit

    Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 2 - 6

    Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (97% of current franchisees are owner/operators)

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    Expansion Plans
     
    NaturaLawn Franchise
    TCG National Franchise
    US Expansion Yes-
    Canada Expansion NoYes
    International Expansion No-

    Company Overviews

    About NaturaLawn

     NaturaLawn of America was launched in 1987 by Philip Catron. The company uses organic-based fertilization along with an integrated pest management program. Since franchising began in 1989, NaturaLawn of America has grown to over 90 franchise licenses in 25 states. We are an organic-based lawn care company generating annual revenues in excess of $53 million and serving over 80,000 customers.

    Veteran Incentives  $10,000 off franchise fee

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    In Franchise Business Reviews Top 200.
    #27 in Gator's Top franchises.
    #242 in Franchise 500 for 2020.







    About TCG National

    TCG National Inc. has been in the property maintenance business for the last 18 years and looks forward to many more exciting and innovative years of landscaping and snow and ice management. Retail, commercial, and industrial properties are TCG's focus. The TCG offers a variety of property maintenance services which include: * Landscape Construction * Landscape Maintenance * Weekly Visual Inspections * Irrigation System Maintenance * Lot Maintenance * Debris Disposal * Asphalt Sweeping and Power Washing * Snow and Ice Maintenance TCG is committed to providing the highest level of outdoor property maintenance to commercial, industrial and retail properties. Whether you are an established landscaper looking to move to the next level or an outdoor enthusiast wanting to run your own franchise TCG wants to hear from you. With over 20 year experience in Outdoor property maintenance TCG has experience knowledge and systems to operate in the competitive GTA. Employee development, integrity and professionalism are our core values.