The Gardener vs Freedom Lawns Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of The Gardener vs Freedom Lawns including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
The Gardener Franchise
Freedom Lawns Franchise
Investment $60,000 - $125,000$75,000 - $83,200
Franchise Fee $25,000$20,000
Royalty Fee -6%
Advertising Fee --
Year Founded 19941999
Year Franchised 19942006
Term Of Agreement --
Term Of Agreement --
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements
 
The Gardener Franchise
Freedom Lawns Franchise
Experience --

Financing Options
 
The Gardener Franchise
Freedom Lawns Franchise
  In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
Franchise Fees -/--/-
Start-up Costs -/--/-
Equipment -/--/-
Inventory -/--/-
Receivables -/--/-
Payroll -/--/-

Training & Support
 
The Gardener Franchise
Freedom Lawns Franchise
Training -

We offer extensive "hands on" training in turf management, marketing, administrative operations, and the all around business for your business. Not only do we offer Operation and Company training manuals, we also guarantee our unparalleled support! Additionally, you will be assigned your very own franchise coordinator. This lawn care expert will be there to assist you with your day to day questions or needs.
Support --
Marketing --
Operations --

Expansion Plans
 
The Gardener Franchise
Freedom Lawns Franchise
US Expansion -Yes
Canada Expansion No-
International Expansion No-

Company Overviews

About The Gardener

The Gardener is Canada's largest residential landscape maintenance and snow removal company with 31 franchises operating over 80 units. The Gardener franchise owners manage multiple crews that service thousands of satisfied residential and commercial clients providing professional year round property maintenance services including: weekly lawn cutting & garden maintenance, spring and fall clean ups, soil and mulch delivery, planting services and snow removal. Be part of a growing $4 billion a year industry. The Gardener franchisees are given a large exclusive territory and some are currently grossing over half a million dollars per year.

About Freedom Lawns

Freedom Franchise is looking for quality individuals, who are interested in building a rewarding and profitable lawn care service business while utilizing our unique approach. The residential and commercial lawn care business is a multi-billion dollar industry. Consumer demand continues to grow for our type of business. Home owners will always strive to maintain the aesthetic appeal and value of their home and grounds. Home owners and commercial property owners need Freedom Lawns services! It is our responsibility to ensure that all potential Freedom Lawns owners understand the nature of our business and the requirements necessary to be successful. We believe that you will acquire a better understanding of the value and benefits a Freedom Lawns system could offer you.
 
Veteran Incentive: 10% off franchise fee