- 2024 Franchise 500 Rank
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#281 Ranked #185 last year
- Initial investment
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$81K - $108K
- Units as of 2024
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355 1% over 3 years
With a variety of services, Weed Man is an established vendor for all professional lawn care needs. Founded in 1970, Weed Man started their journey in Canada and expanded to the United States in 1996.
With over 250 franchises servicing more than half a million customers in North America, your Weed Man franchise may be the next successful one for the brand. Weed Man franchises may be opened in the United States, Canada, or Europe.
Weed Man headquarters is located in Orono, Ontario, Canada.
Why You May Want to Start a Weed Man Franchise
Weed Man is looking for a franchisee dedicated to outstanding service, quality, and integrity. The ideal candidate is resourceful, timely, dedicated, and persistent. If this tenacious spirit of ingenuity sounds like you, opening a Weed Man franchise may be easier than ever.
Franchisees may be offered the opportunity to start independent locations or convert their existing lawn care company into a Weed Man franchise.
Weed Man has been ranked in Entrepreneur's Franchise 500 many times in the past several decades. This ranking is based on an evaluation of more than 150 data points in the areas of cost and fees, size and growth, franchisee support, brand strength, and financial strength and stability.
What Might Make a Weed Man Franchise a Good Choice?
Opening a Weed Man franchise may offer a more predictable outcome than investing in a completely new brand that may struggle to thrive in an already crowded and competitive industry.
To be part of the Weed Man team, you should make sure you're financially ready for an initial investment made up of a franchise fee and other startup costs. In addition, you should also prepare yourself for the existence of ongoing fees that will include advertising, royalty, and potential renewal fees. Franchisees will also need to meet the company's set net worth and liquid capital requirements.
Weed man has partnered with third-party financial lenders that may help you cover the costs of the franchise fee, startup, equipment, and inventory if you qualify.
How To Open a Weed Man Franchise
As you decide if you want to open a Weed Man franchise, make sure you take time to explore the opportunity. Research the brand and your local area to see if a Weed Man franchise would do well in your community. While competition is healthy, too much of it may not allow for the most possible growth.
Weed Man may offer exclusive territories for each franchisee, ensuring that a different Weed Man franchise will not be opened in a certain vicinity.
Before making any financial commitment or signing an agreement, you must perform your due diligence and establish if this is the right opportunity for you. As part of your due diligence, you may want to speak to existing franchisees and ask the Weed Man franchising team questions.
It may be a good idea to speak with an attorney or financial advisor to ensure that you have the necessary financial resources to own and operate a Weed Man franchise.
Company Overview
About Weed Man
| Industry | Maintenance |
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| Related Categories | Lawn & Tree Care |
| Founded | 1970 |
| Parent Company | TH Canada Inc. |
| Leadership | Jennifer Lemcke, CEO |
| Corporate Address |
9 Cobbledick St., #W Orono, ON L0B 1M0 |
| Social | Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTube, Pinterest |
Business Overview
| Franchising Since | 1976 (48 years) |
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| # of employees at HQ | 15 |
| Where seeking |
This company is offering new franchises throughout the US. This company is offering new franchises in the following international regions: Europe (Western), Canada |
| # of Units | 355 (as of 2024) |
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Information for Franchisees
Here's what you need to know if you're interested in opening a Weed Man franchise.
Financial Requirements & Ongoing Fees
Here's what you can expect to spend to start the business and what ongoing fees the franchisor charges throughout the life of the business.
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Initial Franchise Fee
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$30,000 - $50,000 |
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Initial Investment
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$80,535 - $107,785 |
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Cash Requirement
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$60,000 |
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Veteran Incentives
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25% off franchise fee |
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Royalty Fee
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5.5%-6.5% |
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Ad Royalty Fee
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1.2% |
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Term of Agreement
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10 years |
| Is franchise term renewable? | Yes |
Financing Options
Some franchisors offer in-house financing, while others have relationships with third-party financing sources to which they refer qualified franchisees.
| In-House Financing | Weed Man offers in-house financing to cover the following: franchise fee |
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| Third Party Financing | Weed Man has relationships with third-party sources which offer financing to cover the following: franchise fee, startup costs, equipment, inventory |
Training & Support Offered
Franchisors offer initial training programs and a variety of ongoing support options to help franchisees run their businesses.
| On-The-Job Training | 12 hours |
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| Classroom Training | 58 hours |
| Ongoing Support |
Purchasing Co-ops
Newsletter
Meetings & Conventions
Toll-Free Line
Grand Opening
Online Support
Security & Safety Procedures
Field Operations
Proprietary Software
Franchisee Intranet Platform
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| Marketing Support |
Co-op Advertising
Ad Templates
National Media
Regional Advertising
Social Media
SEO
Website Development
Email Marketing
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Operations
Additional details about running this franchise.
| Is absentee ownership allowed? | Yes |
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Can this franchise be run from home/mobile unit?
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Yes |
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Can this franchise be run part time?
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No |
| # of employees required to run | 4-6 |
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Are exclusive territories available?
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Yes |
Franchise 500 Ranking History
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