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Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of NaturaLawn vs Bio Green including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.
Start-Up Costs and Fees |
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Investment | $47,500 - $112,650 | $1 - $25,000 |
Franchise Fee | $9,500 - $29,500 | N/A |
Royalty Fee | 7-9% | - |
Advertising Fee | none | - |
Year Founded | 1987 | - |
Year Franchised | 1989 | - |
Term Of Agreement | 5 years | - |
Term Of Agreement | 5 years | - |
Renewal Fee | - | - |
Business Experience Requirements |
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Experience | - | |
Financing Options |
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In-House/3rd Party | In-House/3rd Party | |
Franchise Fees | No/Yes | -/- |
Start-up Costs | No/Yes | -/- |
Equipment | No/Yes | -/- |
Inventory | No/Yes | -/- |
Receivables | No/No | -/- |
Payroll | No/No | -/- |
Training & Support |
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Training | On-The-Job Training: 51-90 hours Classroom Training: 24-40 hours Additional Training: At regional location | - |
Support | Purchasing Co-ops Newsletter Meetings/Conventions Toll-Free Line Grand Opening Online Support Security/Safety Procedures Field Operations Site Selection Proprietary Software | - |
Marketing | Ad Templates National Media Regional Advertising Social media SEO Website development Email marketing | - |
Operations |
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) | - |
Expansion Plans |
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US Expansion | Yes | - |
Canada Expansion | No | - |
International Expansion | No | - |
NaturaLawn of America was launched in 1987 by Philip Catron. The company uses organic-based fertilization along with an integrated pest management program. Since franchising began in 1989, NaturaLawn of America has grown to over 90 franchise licenses in 25 states. We are an organic-based lawn care company generating annual revenues in excess of $53 million and serving over 80,000 customers.
THIS IS NOT A FRANCHISE THIS IS A License Opportunity
Bio Green USA is the manufacturer and supplier of the environmentally responsible fertilizers.
Each Bio Green product is designed specifically for the growing demands of turf, shrubs, plants, trees and agriculture crops. Bio Green USA has been a leader in developing and manufacturing Soil Amending Fertilizers since its beginning in 2005. Their line of Natural Bio Based products are a complete macronutrient and micronutrient package for turf, bedding plants, trees, and shrubs. Bio Green’s liquid fertilizer, plant nutrients, and soil amendments are blended in their Greensboro, Georgia facility. Each product is blended to feed plants, improve soil fertility, and build topsoil.
Bio Green USA is also the Licensor of the Bio Green® Lawn Service brand business model for license and co-branding opportunities for individually-owned and operated lawn and landscape service companies located in the U.S.
Bio Green USA and its subsidiary company Greene County Fertilizer Company operate in their manufacturing plant/corporate headquarters located in Greensboro, GA.