Clintar Groundskeeping Services vs Student Yard Works Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees

 
Clintar Groundskeeping Services Franchise
Student Yard Works Franchise
Investment $440,000 - $640,000$80,000 - And Up
Franchise Fee $40,000$25,000
Royalty Fee 8%-
Advertising Fee --
Year Founded 19732003
Year Franchised 19832010
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements

 
Clintar Groundskeeping Services Franchise
Student Yard Works Franchise
Experience
  • Marketing skills
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    Financing Options

     
    Clintar Groundskeeping Services Franchise
    Student Yard Works 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
    Student Yard Works Franchise
    Training Available at headquarters, Available at franchisee's location-
    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
    Student Yard Works Franchise
    US Expansion Yes-
    Canada Expansion NoYes
    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 Student Yard Works

    Student Yard Works is leading the industry by doing exceptional yard cleanups on homes & businesses. Professional managers and student talent take care of our clients every step of the way. We have a strong & positive brand, excellent systems and provide continuing support to our franchise partners. *Great work ethic - shows through at the jobsite and in the office *Respect - for our clients and colleagues *Honesty - fair pricing *Energy! *Enjoyment - A day without laughing is a wasted day! Call us to find out more about this exciting new company that is ready to franchise across Canada. We would love to take you through a day-in-the-life of the best job in the world!