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NaturaLawn

Organic-based lawn care

Beecher Smith and Philip Catron launched NaturaLawn of America in 1987. The company uses organic-based fertilization in conjunction with an integrated pest management program.

Since franchising began in 1989, the company has grown to more than 50 locations throughout the United States.

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Start-up Costs & Franchises Fees

How much does it cost to open a NaturaLawn Franchises?

Total Investment: $55,000-$60,000
Initial Franchise Fee: $29,500
Royalty Fee: 7-9%
Advertising Fee:
Term of Agreement: 5 years

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NaturaLawn News

Nbc Channel 4 Discovers Local Lawn Care Company With A Safer Alternative To Chemical Lawn Care
NaturaLawn of America, the lawn care industry's recognized leader in natural, organic-based lawn care service, was recently featured on the NBC Channel 4 evening news. The feature aired as a part of NBC's "Going Green" segment, which occurs every Tuesday evening on channel 4 in order... more

Business In A Nutshell
NaturaLawn of America is pleased to announce they have been selected to become members of the Pesticide Environmental Stewardship Program (PESP), an EPA maintained group of businesses committing to reduce the amount of pesticides entering our precious environment. PESP is a voluntary program to red... more

Growing "Green Franchises"
Today’s enlightened consumers share an environmentally conscious belief that maintaining a home and way of life should not endanger any life, whether human, plant or animal. Since the 1990s, an influx of so-called “green companies” has met the growing demand for natural, organic, p... more

Your Yard Is Their Business
October may seem a peculiar time to ponder lawn maintenance -- like snow shovels in June. But it's actually the perfect time. For one thing, if you have a lawn service (for growth and health, not necessarily mowing), fall is a good time to assess and renew, or drop, the contract. For another, la... more

Organic Garden Solutions
NaturaLawn of America, Inc. , introduces Azalea and Rhododendron fertilizer and Vegetable, Bulb, and Rose fertilizer , both derived from organic nitrogen. These fertilizers are specially formulated to produce top quality blooms, abundant flowers and greener leaves. In addition, it is enhanced with P... more

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Franchise History

When did the first NaturaLawn open? 1987
When did NaturaLawn start Franchising? 1989

Year	U.S.A.	Canada	International	Corporate
2003	58	0	0	3
2002	50	0	0	5
2001	47	0	0	4
2000	44	0	0	3
1999	37	1	0	3

Expansion Plans

United States: Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Maryland, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Mississippi, Montana, Nebraska, North Carolina, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, Nevada, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, West Virginia, Wyoming,

Financing Options

Expense	In-House	Third Party
Franchise Fee	No	Yes
Startup Costs	No	Yes
Equipment	No	Yes
Inventory	No	Yes
Accounts Receivable	No	No
Payroll	No	No

Third Party Financing Source(s): the SBA

Training & Support

Support
Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperatives

Marketing
Co-op advertising, Ad slicks, Regional advertising

Business Operations

International franchisees required to buy multiple units/master licenses; 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)

Qualifications & Business Experience

Business Experience:

General business experience

Sales and management experience

Related Franchise Categories

• Lawn Care & Landscaping Franchise Opportunities
• Franchises $50K to $100K

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