WACO, Texas (Oct. 24, 2012) — The Grounds Guys landscaping franchise today announced the addition of ten new franchises during the third quarter of 2012 in the south and southeast United States.
Founded under the name Sunshine Brands in Canada in 1987, The Grounds Guys expanded into the U.S. in 2010 as a subsidiary of The Dwyer Group®. The Grounds Guys offers a comprehensive range of expert services to residential and commercial clients: 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:
- Alex Wallace, The Grounds Guys of North Dallas, Texas
- William Johnson, Bell County, Texas*
- Randy Byars and Lucy Hastings, Grand Bay, Ala.*
- Mike Blevins, Bristol, Va.**
- Andrew Darr, Orlando, Fla.**
- Jeremy Williams, Conway, Ark.
- Joseph Kelly, Ville Platte, La.
- Charles King, Peachtree City, Ga.
- Mai Huynh and Lloyd Bartoszek, Reston, Va.
- Norman and Merilee Landano, Batesburg, S.C.
In addition to these, The Grounds Guys of Cypress, Texas, owned by Craig Robilio, expanded its service territory, and the brand established its first franchise in Alabama. The Grounds Guys has targeted several other Alabama markets for development, including Birmingham, Huntsville, Montgomery, and Tuscaloosa.
“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.”
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 enjoying life in the process.
*Participant in The Dwyer Group’s VetFran program for military veterans
**Participant in The Dwyer Group’s Public Protectors Franchise Advantage Program for former law enforcement and firefighting professionals
ABOUT THE GROUNDS GUYS®
The Grounds Guys is a commercial and residential landscaping management service with approximately 100 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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