Franchise Deep Dive: Weed Man Franchise Costs, Fees, Profit and Data

This booming franchise offers a wide range of services to half a million customers in the areas of lawn care, mosquito control and perimeter pest control.

By Victoria CampisiStaff Writer

12:12PM • 10/06/23

LAST UPDATED: September 2023

FRANCHISE WEBSITE: https://weedmanfranchise.com/

NUMBER OF LOCATIONS: 790+ unit territories

REPORTED COST TO GET IN: $69,490–$86,550

REPORTED ROI (Item 19): N/A

Weed Man is a franchise network of locally owned and operated lawn care business owners providing environmentally responsible fertilization, weed control and integrated pest management services.

How Many Weed Mans Are There?

Weed Man started back in 1970, when Desmond Rice launched Weed Man Lawn Care with his wife, Brenda, to meet the rising demand for professional lawn care, weed control and pest management services in his community in Canada. With just a single pickup truck, Rice became known among the neighborhood children as the “Weed Man.” In 1976, the couple began expanding the brand through franchising. Twenty years later, the franchise entered the United States, as well as the United Kingdom.

Today, Weed Man has over 790 unit territories, serving half a million customers. It is currently sold out in Canada and is rapidly growing across the United States.

What Is The Weed Man Business Model?

Weed Man franchises offer lawn care, mosquito control and perimeter pest control. These cover a range of services, including fertilization, weed control, surface insect control, crabgrass control, mechanical core aeration, overseeding, grub control, lawn disease control, moss control, chinch bug management, armyworm control, bermuda grass control, fire ant management, flea and tick control, dallisgrass control, mole control services, nutsedge control, organic lawn dressing, soil pH control, soil revitalizer and vegetation control.

All Weed Man technicians are thoroughly trained in agronomy and in the proper procedures for all products used for lawn maintenance. Using the Integrated Pest Management preventive approach, Weed Man professionals work with homeowners to prevent problems through basic mowing, watering and fertilizing practices that are designed to stave off most serious turf grass problems.

How Much Can Weed Man Franchise Owners Make?

Earnings for Weed Man franchise owners are not publicly available. However, the company notes that franchisees benefit from a recurring revenue stream as more homeowners are willing to pay for professional lawn care.

How Much Does It Cost To Open a Weed Man?

For a single Weed Man territory, the estimated initial investment is $69,490, with an estimated capital investment of $103,700. For a double Weed Man territory, the estimated initial investment is $86,550, with an estimated capital investment of $118,450.

What Is the Franchise Fee for Weed Man?

The franchise fee is $20K for a single territory and $33,750 for a double territory.

Who’s On Weed Man’s Leadership Team?

Jennifer Lemcke — Chief Executive Officer
Mike Richard — Chief Operating Officer
Raashaun Morris — Chief Financial Officer

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