Waco, Texas (June 1, 2012) — Rapidly-growing landscape franchise The Grounds Guys awarded 20 new franchise locations during the first quarter of 2012, including the inaugural franchise in eight U.S. states: Connecticut, Idaho, Georgia, Louisiana, Nebraska, New Jersey, New York, and Wisconsin.
New franchisee Charles Baldwin became the first franchisees to receive the Public Protectors Franchise Advantage discount available to former public protectors. Baldwin is a veteran of the Martinez Columbia Fire Rescue in Georgia. Nine of the new franchise owners also participated in the VetFran franchising program offering financial discounts to military veterans who become franchise owners.
The Grounds Guys focuses on satisfying its customers’ landscaping needs through a comprehensive range of expert services: residential and commercial grounds care, lawn maintenance, site enhancement, tree planting and moving, snow and ice removal and irrigation.
The Grounds Guys welcomes the following new franchise owners:
- Raymond Fischer, The Grounds Guys of Sarasota, Sarasota, Fla.*
- Matt Happ, The Grounds Guys of Burlington, Burlington, Wis.
- Michael and Rebecca McMahon, The Grounds Guys of Southlake, Flower Mound, Tex.*
- Mark and Leroy Henning, The Grounds Guys of Yakima, Yakima, Wash.*
- TJ Bell, The Grounds Guys of Greater Myrtle Beach, Longs, S.C.
- Rodney and Nichole Champagne, The Grounds Guys of Lafayette, Duson, La.
- Laura Lane, The Grounds Guys of Winston-Salem, King, N.C.
- Hector Rodriguez, The Grounds Guys of Greater Hartford, West Hartford, Conn.*
- Daniel and Brandy Prettyman, Papillon, Neb.*
- Rich and Cecelie Williams, Dittmer, Mo.*
- Jason Anderson, Egg Harbor Township, N.J.
- Dave and Rhaynee Naron, Tacoma, Wash.
- Brian Woods, Fremont, Ohio*
- Bob Hoag, West Falls, N.Y.
- Larry Flansburg, Eagle, Idaho
- Charles Baldwin, Evans, Ga.**
- John Santo, Saint Johns, Fla.*
- Jon and Ken Henriksen, Southington, Conn.*
- Brian Kendall, The Grounds Guys of Tallahassee, Tallahassee, Fla.
- Jeff Kirtley, Keystone Heights, Fla.
The following franchises expanded their service territory:
- Fain Dalton, The Grounds Guys of Germantown, Memphis, Tenn.
- Tom Tilley, The Grounds Guys of Lehigh Valley, Coopersburg, Penn.
The Grounds Guys franchises are equipped with marketing and public relations support, vendor rebates and incentives, and a dedicated franchise consultant. Corporate support includes ongoing training in the World Class Frontline Service System, designed to give customers the best possible experience. The Grounds Guys follows a “Culture of Care” focused on customers first, attitude, respect, and enjoy life in the process.
“It is wonderful to experience the tremendous growth we are having as a young brand in the U.S.,” said Ron Madera, president of The Grounds Guys. “We offer all of our franchises a blueprint for success with the strong support system and core values integral to our company.”
*Participant in The Dwyer Group’s VetFran program for military veterans
**Participant in The Dwyer Groups Public Protectors Franchise Advantage program for former law enforcement officers and firefighters.
ABOUT THE GROUNDS GUYS®
The Grounds Guys is a commercial and residential landscaping management service with approximately 85 franchises throughout the U.S. and Canada. In addition to basic lawn care, fertilization, weed elimination, pest care and bed care, The Grounds Guys offers expert landscape management and enhancement services, irrigation system installation and snow and ice removal. The Grounds Guys is a subsidiary of The Dwyer Group, Inc., a Waco, Texas-based holding company of seven, service-based franchise organizations. For further information, visit its website.
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