How to Open a Lawn Doctor Franchise

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Determine whether you have the financial qualifications for becoming a Lawn Doctor Franchisee.

   The total initial investment for a Lawn Doctor Franchise falls into the range of $68,387
   - $98,237.
   
   You must meet the basic minimum qualifications:
   Have $50,000 in liquid capital.
   
   The liquid capital requirement may depend on what your total initial investment will be, including any discounts you may qualify for.
   
   Have a net worth of $250,000 Keep in mind that Lawn Doctor has an initial license fee of $30,000, and requires some working capital.
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   Step 2: Find out if there is availability in your specific area Lawn Doctor franchisees have licensed territories

   You can find out whether there is availability by calling Lawn Doctor’s franchise department, or by filling out the contact form on the Lawn Doctor franchising website, which uses your zip code to determine availability in your surrounding area. ,,, This document contains facts and figures that allow the candidates to more fully understand the background of the franchisor, rights and responsibilities as a franchisee, and the financial performance of current Lawn Doctor franchises.
   
   All candidates must review this document before moving on in the process. ,, This gives you a chance to get opinions about the franchise system and gather both positive and negative feedback about the opportunity. ,,
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   Step 3: meaning that if there is already a franchisee in the location where you want to open your business

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   Step 4: you won’t be able to operate in the same territory.

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   Step 5: Complete the initial pre-qualification process If you express interest in applying to become a Lawn Doctor franchisee

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   Step 6: you will complete an initial interview process over the phone in which you’ll be asked to demonstrate that you possess the minimum financial qualifications and if you have the appropriate business management skills.

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   Step 7: Fill out a full application The full application will ask you about your financial qualifications and your professional background

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   Step 8: which Lawn Doctor will verify.

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   Step 9: Review the Franchise Disclosure Document As for every franchise

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    Step 10: Lawn Doctor has a Franchise Disclosure Document which they must provide to candidates.

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    Step 11: Gain financial approval You will have to pass a credit check

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    Step 12: and your financing for the business will have to be approved by Lawn Doctor.

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    Step 13: Complete the validation process In this step

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    Step 14: you will call current Lawn Doctor franchisees and interview them about their business and their experience with Lawn Doctor.

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    Step 15: Attend Discovery Day You will need to visit corporate headquarters

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    Step 16: meet the corporate staff and hear a presentation about operating a lawn care business as a Lawn Doctor franchisee.

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    Step 17: Sign the franchise agreement If Lawn Doctor approves your candidacy

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    Step 18: the last step is to sign your franchise agreement.

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