Clintar Groundskeeping Services vs Freedom Lawns Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Clintar Groundskeeping Services Franchise
Freedom Lawns Franchise
Investment $440,000 - $640,000$75,000 - $83,200
Franchise Fee $40,000$20,000
Royalty Fee 8%6%
Advertising Fee --
Year Founded 19731999
Year Franchised 19832006
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements
 
Clintar Groundskeeping Services Franchise
Freedom Lawns Franchise
Experience
  • Marketing skills
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    Financing Options
     
    Clintar Groundskeeping Services Franchise
    Freedom Lawns 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
    Freedom Lawns Franchise
    Training Available at headquarters, Available at franchisee's location

    We offer extensive "hands on" training in turf management, marketing, administrative operations, and the all around business for your business. Not only do we offer Operation and Company training manuals, we also guarantee our unparalleled support! Additionally, you will be assigned your very own franchise coordinator. This lawn care expert will be there to assist you with your day to day questions or needs.
    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
    Freedom Lawns Franchise
    US Expansion YesYes
    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 Freedom Lawns

    Freedom Franchise is looking for quality individuals, who are interested in building a rewarding and profitable lawn care service business while utilizing our unique approach. The residential and commercial lawn care business is a multi-billion dollar industry. Consumer demand continues to grow for our type of business. Home owners will always strive to maintain the aesthetic appeal and value of their home and grounds. Home owners and commercial property owners need Freedom Lawns services! It is our responsibility to ensure that all potential Freedom Lawns owners understand the nature of our business and the requirements necessary to be successful. We believe that you will acquire a better understanding of the value and benefits a Freedom Lawns system could offer you.
     
    Veteran Incentive: 10% off franchise fee