Countywide Lawn Doctors Ltd
Countrywide Lawn Doctor (as part of the Countrywide Grounds Maintenance Group) has been successfully trading since 2001 and has attracted quality people from many different working environments to become franchisees but their common trait is a background in business and a willingness to succeed.
Countrywide lawn doctor FRANCHISE opportunities
Being able to deal with the general public and the desire to grow this management franchise are key attributes, with customer service a key focus.An all-year-round business and as specialists in offering fine turf management to the domestic marketplace Countrywide Lawn Doctor is well placed to take advantage of what is a relatively new market.
For more information please navigate the franchsie menu on the left pane and to request a prospectus please complete the form. Thereafter we will invite you to an informal meeting at our head office where we will outline all you need to know about the franchise and give you the opportunity to ask any questions you might have.
Join Lawn Doctor for a healthier future
The ConceptTo provide all-year-round lawn care treatments and services to the domestic market through a franchise
based network of lawn care specialists.
Lawn Doctor’s lawn treatment service consists of a professionally delivered 3-step evaluation,
diagnosis and treatment based proposition. Following the evaluation and diagnosis phases, a tailored
programme of treatments based on the time of year and the specific requirements of each lawn is
implemented using a range of treatments that include:
• Lawn fertilisation
• Moss and weed treatments
• Specialised treatments
• Scarification
• Solid and hollow-core tining
• Top dressing
• Overseeding
Lawn Doctor use specialist fertilisers developed in America (unavailable to the consumer). These unique fertilisers are already used extensively in the professional sector and use the latest technology
allowing for the slow release of nutrients without burning or surge growth; resulting in lush green
lawns.
The Market
Demand for this service is huge, with a marketplace that includes any householder desiring a quality lawn. The franchise concept is a multimillion dollar industry in the USA, one now that’s also becoming
established in the UK with prospects for the future looking very healthy indeed.
The Package
Countrywide will provide you with an initial package that includes everything you need to start asuccessful business, from tools, equipment and uniforms through to advertising and training.
Lawn Doctor Franchise Package
Exclusive Territory of 100,000 Households
Countrywide Bespoke Scheduling Software Package (scheduling, invoicing, etc.)
Sage Instant Accounting Software
Stationery Pack (business cards, letterheads, compliment slips, calling cards)
Vehicle Livery
150,000 Leaflets Delivered by Royal Mail Door-to-Door Service
10,000 Additional Brochures for Self-Distribution
Training Course at Head Office (accounts, marketing, operations, fine turf management, etc.)
Franchise Manual
Licence Fee
1 - Motorised Scarifier
1 - Motorised Hollow Tine Plugger
1 - Granular Fertiliser Spreader
1 - Set of Machinery Ramps
1 - Back Pack Blower
1 - Hand Chemical Sprayer
1 - Knapsack Chemical Sprayer
1 - Set of Assorted Hand Tools
1 - Measuring Wheel
Initial Supply of Chemicals and 1 ton of Fertiliser
Set of Uniforms (Branded sweatshirts, polo shirts, trousers, etc.)
1 - Set of Personal Protective Equipment (gloves, coverall, goggles, etc.)
pH meter
Turf Core Sampler
Customer Information Packs
The Cost
The total franchise package cost is £24,950 + VAT. In addition, you will require approximately £7,000 working capital. There is an on-going royalty fee of 9% of turnover, plus a 1% contribution towards continued marketing and support.
We have arrangements with all the major banks who can offer you financial support should you require it.
Franchise support
Countrywide also takes great pride in the very high levels of service its franchisees enjoy – being amongst the best anywhere in the franchise world. And it all stems from one simple premise: the more successful you become, the more successful we all become.Head office support
With Countrywide, you are backed by our experienced and highly professional head office staff who are all directly involved in supporting our franchise network.
Business planning
Our continuous business and financial planning support ensures you always remain in control of your business as it grows.
Marketing support
A good sales and marketing team is an essential requirement for any business and that's exactly what we provide for you. All franchisees benefit from the comprehensive range of support and advice
that both our head office and our appointed marketing agency provide.
Telephone answering
We maintain a golden freephone number, 0800 234567, which appears in all Countrywide promotional
material. All calls are logged into the enquiry system at head office from where each one is immediately forwarded on to the appropriate franchisee.
In the field
Experienced guidance is on hand from our field support staff who will call on you to provide help and assistance.
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