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Franchise Expansion Myths: What Small Business Owners Get Wrong

So, you own a green industry business? Maybe you cut grass, do landscaping, or handle pest control. You’ve thought about growing bigger – adding more crew, but something holds you back. You’re not alone. Many successful lawn care and landscaping business owners have the same doubts. They hear things about franchising that simply aren’t true. The truth is simple and history proves it: Franchising works for green industry businesses. SpringGreen has been proving this since 1977. Today, we have 150 franchise partners across the USA. They’ve turned local businesses into […]

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Why Franchise Businesses Win When the Economy Struggles

Want to build a business that thrives even when times get tough? Recent industry reports confirm that franchising offers exactly that advantage. According to the latest 2025 franchise industry analysis, franchise businesses are outpacing the general economy by a significant margin. Think about it: When the economy slows down, most independent business owners worry. But franchise business owners? The data above shows they often continue growing. This is especially true for those in essential services for commercial and residential services, like lawn, pest and tree care. Let me show you […]

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Employee Training and Development: Investing in Your Team’s Success

In the dynamic field of lawn care, pest control, and tree care, continuous employee training is not just a necessity—it’s a strategic advantage. At Spring Green, we prioritize ongoing training to ensure our franchise stays competitive and our services top-notch. Here’s why it’s crucial and how you can craft effective training programs. Why Ongoing Training is Crucial Stay Updated: The green industry, including lawn care, pest control, and tree care, is constantly evolving with new technologies and methods. Training helps your team stay informed and effective. Skill Enhancement: Comprehensive training […]

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Why You Should Consider Franchise Support For Your Business

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Your business is booming, your customers are happy, and you’re earning profits—what benefit could franchising or franchise support possibly give you? If you’re thinking like this, you may want to take a step back and look at the bigger picture. Successful business owners still have plenty to gain from becoming a franchise owner. You can’t be in two places at once, and as a business owner you’re probably already juggling more than you can really handle. Think of franchise support as a helping hand to keep all those balls in […]

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5 Benefits of Our Franchise Advisory Council

By: Kim Kieffer When you join a franchise system, you become a member of an experienced group of business owners dedicated to providing you with invaluable franchise advice and support. Being part of a franchise gives you access to the marketing & operational systems, technology and data that can help accelerate the growth and development of your local business. One way that a franchisor keeps in tune with its organizational needs is to establish a franchise advisory council. This council is made up of franchise owners, and in many cases […]

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