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Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of SYNLawn vs Robin Autopilot including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.
Start-Up Costs and Fees |
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Investment | $133,850 - $356,000 | $60,250 - $134,100 |
Franchise Fee | $35,000 | $34,000 |
Royalty Fee | - | 6% |
Advertising Fee | - | 2% |
Year Founded | 2001 | 2015 |
Year Franchised | 2009 | 2017 |
Term Of Agreement | - | - |
Term Of Agreement | - | - |
Renewal Fee | - | - |
Business Experience Requirements |
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Experience | - | - |
Financing Options |
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In-House/3rd Party | In-House/3rd Party | |
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Equipment | -/- | -/- |
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Training & Support |
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Training | - | On-The-Job Training: 13 hours Classroom Training: 27 hours Additional Training: In franchise territory |
Support | - | Purchasing Co-ops Meetings/Conventions Toll-Free Line Grand Opening Online Support Security/Safety Procedures Field Operations Proprietary Software Franchisee Intranet Platform |
Marketing | - | Co-op Advertising Ad Templates Social media SEO Website development Email marketing Loyalty program/app |
Operations | - | - |
Expansion Plans |
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US Expansion | - | Yes |
Canada Expansion | - | - |
International Expansion | - | - |
Backed by the manufacturer with over 4 decades of manufacturing experience. High-end, expansive product line backed by manufacturer's warranty. Proven sales and installation techniques. Complete proprietary software system for all day-to-day processes and transactions. Flexible franchise model serving areas of all sizes and populations. Eco-Friendly "Green" business meeting the demand for sustainable building materials with a low environmental footprint. A recognized strong brand with a low investment level. Environmental Quick Facts According to the EPA, over one-third of residential water is used for lawn irrigation nationwide, totaling over 4 billion gallons of water a day3. According to the EPA, a traditional gas-powered lawn mower produces as much air pollution as 43 new cars driving 12,000 miles5. Over 17 million gallons of gas and oil are spilled each year from refueling lawn equipment; that is more oil than was spilled by the Exxon Valdez6. Key Investment Points: The artificial grass market is currently growing at 20 percent (1) with worldwide demand. Landscape, leisure sports, and performance products are the market's fastest growing segment, currently increasing at a rate of 30 to 35 percent annually (2). Flexible business model with the ability to expand and grow. Eco-friendly business with brand recognition and proven success. Low total first year investment starting at $133,850.
Robin Autopilot is the world's first robotic lawn care service. We've combined proven
robot mower technology with highly-professional human crews to create a
more Eco-friendly, Reliable and Affordable lawn care experience.
More than 1,000,000 robotic mowers have been sold in Europe, and robots will
soon dominate the U.S. landscaping market. However, the robots require
professional installation and maintenance.
Consumers here also rely on
landscapers for more than just mowing, so they need a full-service
approach.
That's why with Robin Autopilot we install a robot to handle the regular
mowing and then regularly send human crews for trimming, edging,
weeding, and other yard care needs. The result is a higher quality, more
reliable service that's less than most people pay now.
- Huge existing landscaping market of $70 billion with millions of residential lawns
- Ground-floor access to technology and a services model that's unique in the U.S.
- Fast startup and expansion model, with low overhead and fixed expenses
- Monthly subscription business with recurring revenue
- Proven marketing and PR approach to support your growth
- Proprietary processes and technology, including our patent-pending robot door for fences
- Exclusive equipment supplier relationships that include special pricing and financing
- Minimal employee hiring and management responsibilities
- Flexible schedule