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Weed Man logo
Lawn care

Investment

$81,150

Initial Franchise Fee

$30,000 - $50,000

Units

369

Growth Rate

+11.1%

Overview About Investment Territories Support Operations Ranking History

Overview

Industry Maintenance
Founded 1970
Franchising Since 1976
Parent Company TH Canada Inc.
Leadership Jennifer Lemcke, CEO
# of Employees at HQ 20
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Units and Growth Chart

About Weed Man

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 Âé¶¹Éç'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.

Investment Details

Initial Franchise Fee $30,000 - $50,000
Initial Investment $81,150 - $109,400
Net Worth Requirement
Cash Requirement $60,000
Royalty Fee 5.5%-6.5%
Ad Royalty Fee 1.2%
Technology Fee 0
Term of Agreement 10 years
Is Franchise Term Renewable? Yes
Financing Third Party
Veterans Incentive 25% off franchise fee

Available Territories

Franchising opportunities available in the following regions

United States

Training & Support Programs

Comprehensive training and ongoing support to help you succeed

Training

On the Job Training 12 hours
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

Marketing Support

Co-op Advertising
Ad Templates
National Media
Regional Advertising
Social Media
SEO
Website Development
Email Marketing

Operations & Requirements

Key operational details and requirements for running this franchise

Is absentee ownership allowed? Yes
Can this franchise be run from home/mobile unit? Yes
Can this franchise be run part time? No
# of employees required to run 4-6
Are exclusive territories available? Yes

Ranking History

Weed Man performance in the Franchise rankings over recent years

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Updated: December 12th, 2022