If you want to understand why pest control has become one of the most attractive service categories in the green industry, start with one phrase: recurring revenue. In a world where many home services depend on one-time jobs and seasonal spikes, pest control is built to win month after month because prevention is not a single event—it’s an ongoing demand. The industry’s momentum reflects that reality. According to NPMA’s report noting total U.S. structural pest control service revenue of $12.654 billion in 2024 (up 7.9% from 2023), pest control continues […]
Monthly Archives: January 2026
Navigating Green Industry M&A Expectations
Is the Grass Always Greener? In the green industry, mergers and acquisitions tend to get framed as a numbers game: revenue, retention, route density, and “what multiple did it trade at?” Those inputs matter. But if you talk to business owners who have actually sold, or leaders who have successfully integrated an acquired operation, you will hear the same truth: M&A is also a deeply personal transition. That’s why the smoothest transactions don’t just “close.” They transfer trust from the seller to the buyer, from leadership to employees, and from […]
Semi-Absentee Franchise Ownership in the Green Industry
Playbook for Building a Green Business (Without Being on the Truck) If you are exploring franchise ownership in 2026, you may be hearing the same phrase again and again: semi-absentee ownership. It sounds appealing, and it can be real, but only when the business model and the support structure are built for it. The “green industry” (lawn care, landscape maintenance, tree care, and related outdoor services) is one of the most practical categories for semi-absentee ownership because it is driven by recurring service, predictable seasonality, and systematized routes. It is […]
One Franchisor + Two Proven Brands = Five Big Advantages for Franchisees.
When you’re evaluating franchise opportunities, it’s natural to focus on the brand you’ll operate day-to-day: the services, the territory, the unit economics, and the support team. All of that matters. But there’s another factor that can quietly tilt the odds in your favor—the platform behind the brand. That’s why multi-brand franchisors have an advantage and deserve a closer look. Next month, SpringGreen and Pet Butler will bring their leadership teams together for an all-company meeting at their offices in Plainfield, Illinois—an intentional move to strengthen alignment, share best practices, and […]