Clintar Groundskeeping Services vs LawnAmerica Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Clintar Groundskeeping Services Franchise
LawnAmerica Franchise
Investment $440,000 - $640,000$33,900 - $58,000
Franchise Fee $40,000N/A
Royalty Fee 8%-
Advertising Fee --
Year Founded 1973-
Year Franchised 1983-
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements
 
Clintar Groundskeeping Services Franchise
LawnAmerica Franchise
Experience
  • Marketing skills
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    Financing Options
     
    Clintar Groundskeeping Services Franchise
    LawnAmerica Franchise
      In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
    Franchise Fees No/No-/-
    Start-up Costs No/No-/-
    Equipment No/Yes-/-
    Inventory No/No-/-
    Receivables No/No-/-
    Payroll No/No-/-

    Training & Support
     
    Clintar Groundskeeping Services Franchise
    LawnAmerica Franchise
    Training Available at headquarters, Available at franchisee's location-
    Support Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperatives-
    Marketing Co-op advertising, Ad slicks, Regional advertising-
    Operations 10% of all franchisees own more than one unit

    Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 15

    Absentee ownership of franchise is NOT allowed. (100% of current franchisees are owner/operators)

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    Expansion Plans
     
    Clintar Groundskeeping Services Franchise
    LawnAmerica Franchise
    US Expansion Yes-
    Canada Expansion No-
    International Expansion Yes-

    Company Overviews

    About Clintar Groundskeeping Services

    Founded in 1973, Clintar provides corporations and government agencies throughout Canada with grounds maintenance services. Franchisees for the company provide customers with landscape installation and maintenance, road and parking lot maintenance, turf irrigation, and snow and ice control.

    About LawnAmerica

    At LawnAmerica, we want to be defined by our client-dedication and our commitment to give back to the community. We seek to earn trust through reputable service and top-notch results. This is why we are highly selective in who joins our team, ensuring that LawnAmerica continues to be distinguished by adhering to these core values.