Jim's Mowing vs LawnAmerica Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Jim's Mowing Franchise
LawnAmerica Franchise
Investment $29,000$33,900 - $58,000
Franchise Fee $4,200N/A
Royalty Fee 4200/ year-
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Year Founded 1997-
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Business Experience Requirements
 
Jim's Mowing Franchise
LawnAmerica Franchise
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Financing Options
 
Jim's Mowing Franchise
LawnAmerica Franchise
  In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
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Training & Support
 
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Expansion Plans
 
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Company Overviews

About Jim's Mowing

Started in British Columbia in 1997 by a dedicated Canadian family, Jim’s Mowing Canada grew from just one single franchise to now more than 63 franchises servicing customers across all areas of British Columbia.   Jim’s Mowing Franchisees maintain gardens and lawns from Lower Mainland, from the South to the North on Vancouver Island, as well as in the Interior.

Jim’s Mowing Canada spun off from the Jim’s Mowing business originally started by Jim Penman in Australia in 1992, and has since expanded here to Canada, as well as New Zealand and the United Kingdom.   Jim’s Mowing now has in excess of 1900 franchises, who run their own mowing and gardening businesses with the support and guidance of the largest lawn mowing and garden maintenance franchise systems in the world - so large in fact that the Jim’s Group globally now comprises over 50 divisions and 4,000 franchisees.

Jim’s Mowing has grown and become a leader in lawn mowing and garden services through offering training and support to our quality Franchisees. Our clearly defined standards of customer service have earned us an excellent reputation.  For further peace of mind, each Jim’s Mowing franchisee is police checked and fully insured.

One of the World's Largest Lawn and Garden care Franchise organization providing multiple services 12 months of the year. Jim's Mowing offers same day service to clients and provides training, office support, computerized management system, and our unique Work Availability Guarantee of $800.00 per week for Franchisees.

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.