Leading Lawn Care Franchise Cements Itself as
an Industry Leader and Sets Sights on Continued Growth
TORONTO, April 18,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- With impressive growth and
forward momentum in Q1, Weed Man continues to prove why it's
the fastest growing lawn care company in North America. The brand announced four signed
agreements, the hiring of several roles – including a new CFO – and
a ranking in Entrepreneur's 2024 Franchise 500.
The signed agreements come from existing franchisees
Brandon Burns, Sam Morgan, Richard
Thompson, and Epic3 – the largest multi-unit operator in the
US. This Q1 growth will bring six new territories to Arlington Heights, IL; two to Lake
Norman, NC; three to Coweta-Fayette,
GA; and two to Omaha, NE,
respectively.
"Expanding my business with Weed Man was a natural next step
after the incredible success I've had with my existing
territories," said Burns. "Seeing the momentum of the brand I knew
I had to strike while the iron was hot, although I don't see it
cooling down any time soon. I'm confident there will be continued
growth opportunities for the foreseeable future."
To support this rapid expansion, Weed Man also announced the
hiring of several new roles – most notably, the hiring of
Prajakta Raut as Chief Financial
Officer. Raut brings with her over two decades of experience as a
finance executive, holding prestigious certifications including as
a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) in Canada. Throughout her
tenure at Sleep Country Canada, Raut held various senior positions
and played a key role in the successful Initial Public Offering
(IPO) and subsequent go-private transaction of Sleep Country. Her
leadership in establishing robust internal audit and business
resiliency functions further demonstrates her commitment to driving
organizational resilience and sustainability.
"Prajakta's extensive expertise in financial management,
strategic planning, and team leadership will be instrumental as we
continue to expand and innovate in the dynamic landscape of our
industry," said Jennifer Lemcke, CEO
of Weed Man. "With her leadership and strategic guidance, we are
confident in the continued success and growth trajectory of Weed
Man."
Along with Raut, the Weed Man team added Kesley Counts as Marketing Coordinator,
Annabelle Dockins as Events,
Recruiting, & PR Coordinator, and Allison Russell as Communications Manager.
Additionally, the brand was ranked for the thirteenth
consecutive year in Entrepreneur's 2024 Franchise 500. In
its ongoing commitment to comprehensively assess the dynamic
landscape of franchising, Entrepreneur continually evolves
it's 45-year-old ranking formula. The editorial team meticulously
researches various elements pivotal to the evaluation process, such
as financial considerations, expansion metrics, assistance
programs, brand resonance, and economic robustness. Each franchise
is given a cumulative score based on an analysis of more than 150
data points, and the 500 franchises with the highest cumulative
scores become the Franchise 500® in ranking order.
For over 50 years, Weed Man has been dedicated to creating
greener and healthier lawns. A healthy, well-maintained lawn
generates oxygen, removes carbon dioxide, reduces noise and
temperatures, filters out ground water pollutants, and increases
property values.
The success of Weed Man franchisees is built upon the twin
pillars of training and support. Each owner is equipped by the
franchisor with all aspects of business operations, including
administration, technical, marketing, business planning, and
budgeting. As an additional layer of local support, every Weed Man
franchisee is supported by their experienced regional franchisor
who serves as a personal consultant and mentor, providing
experience, guidance, and encouragement.
For more information on the service offerings made available by
Weed Man and its franchising opportunities, visit
weedmanfranchise.com.
About Weed Man:
Weed Man, North America's fastest-growing franchised
lawn care provider, is a network of locally owned and operated lawn
care businesses providing environmentally responsible
fertilization, weed control, and integrated pest-management
services. Founded in 1970, Weed Man's promise has always been the
same: treat every lawn as if it was its own and provide customers
with honest and open communication. Since the brand began
franchising in 1976, Weed Man now supports franchisees in more than
930 territories across North
America. For more information on the service offerings made
available by Weed Man and its franchising opportunities, visit
weedmanfranchise.com.
Media Contact: Maeve Devitt, Fishman Public
Relations, 847-945-1300, mdevitt@fishmanpr.com
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