Weed Man Franchise

Weed Man’s Turf Operations Group Pushes For Better!

This February, Coach Conor (Age 7) led a team of Weed Man employees and managers in a push-up challenge that raised $800 to benefit the Canadian Mental Health Association!

Sixth Generation, Family-Owned Lawn Care Business Expands to Fourth Location in Memphis, Tennessee

A beloved Weed Man franchise group based in Lexington, Kentucky – helmed by father Stephen Hillenmeyer and sons Seth and Chase Hillenmeyer – has recently expanded to a fourth location in Memphis, Tennessee.

Generous Holiday Donations from Weed Man’s Epic3 Group Benefit Ronald McDonald House and Middleton, WI School District

Epic3, one of our largest franchise groups, made an impact for two incredibly important local organizations: Ronald McDonald House and the Middleton, WI School District.

Weed Man 2023 Award Winners

A Recap from Weed Man's Annual Conference in Orlando, FL

Weed Man Ranks in the Franchise Times Top 400!

Weed Man ranks #193 on the Franchise Times list of the top 400 franchise systems.

How This Family-Owned Landscaping Business Grew To Own 3 Thriving Lawn Care Franchises

This franchise opportunity with Weed Man gives you all the training, support, and tools you need to succeed. Hear it directly from Weed Man franchisee Nate Devisser.

Weed Man Recognized by the IFA for Impressive Growth

We are happy to share that Weed Man has recently been featured in an article by the International Franchise Association for our achievements in the industry.

Unlocking Business Success: 5 Reasons to Invest in a Weed Man Franchise

Discover the key reasons why investing in a Weed Man franchise can unlock business success in the lawn care industry.

Forbes Home Names Weed Man the Best Lawn Care Service of 2023!

Forbes Home Names Weed Man the Best Lawn Care Service of 2023, based on customer satisfaction, services, free cost estimates, and more!

Podcast: Do you have a supply chain crystal ball?

On this episode of Turfs Up Radio - Ahead of the Curb, Beth Berry chats with Weed Man’s National Technical Director, Chris Lemcke, and one of Weed Man’s sub-franchisors, Chuck Russell.

Podcast: Digital Marketing

This time on Turfs Up Radio - Ahead of the Curb, Beth Berry talks with Erica Knapp and Crystal Shane, leaders of the Weed Man digital marketing team.

Podcast: Optimizing Your Turf and Ornamental Business

This time on Turfs Up Radio - Ahead of the Curb, Beth Berry meets with Audrey and Corbin Schlatter, the owners of Weed Man Columbus, OH.

Podcast: Stephen Hillenmeyer Interview

This time on Turfs Up Radio - Ahead of the Curb, Beth Berry interviews Weed Man franchisee, Stephen Hillenmeyer.

Beth Berry Podcast: Ever Thought of Joining a Franchise? Featuring Weed Man's Jim Miller

"If you want to join a franchise, the first thing you need to do is look in the mirror"

Weed Man 2022 Award Winners

A Recap from Weed Man's Annual Conference in Orlando, FL

How does Weed Man keep growing?

Our growth has not been achieved through acquisitions. We have grown one customer at a time, one franchisee at a time.

Best Lawn Care Service of the Year

Forbes Advisor Names Weed Man #1

Weed Man CEO Jennifer Lemcke Receives Industry Award

This award spotlights female leaders, professionals, and contractors who are currently setting the foundation for the landscaping industry

Weed Man Reports 22% Growth and Ranks 9th on Lawn & Landscape’s Annual Top 100 List

Lawn & Landscape has released their annual Top 100 list, the list is based on 2021 revenues from landscape profit centers.

Top 5 Traits to Look for in a Franchise Brand

If you’re interested in becoming a franchisee but are unsure of what to look for, worry not—Weed Man has got you covered with our Top 5 Tips for Choosing a Franchise.

Weed Man Franchise Expansions: 2021 Recap

Since 2018, Weed Man – the fastest growing lawn care franchise in North America - has grown exponentially, fuelled by the rapidly-growing green industry and spike in home service needs. The 765-plus territory-strong lawn care franchise reported over $259 million in total system wide sales and signed 67 additional territories last year.

Things to Consider Before Franchising

Joe Chiellini, owner of Weed Man Tampa Bay as well as president and CEO of ASI Landscape Management was recently featured in the Landscape Management article “5 Things to Consider Before Franchising”

Weed Man 2021 Award Winners

A recap of the awards ceremony from Weed Man's annual conference in Orlando, FL

Successful First Season for Weed Man Tampa

Joe Chiellini is the president of ASI Landscape Management. A successful landscaping company in Tampa, FL. Some people have asked Joe, "why not provide lawn care services yourself?" Hear why Joe decided to pursue Weed Man instead!

Weed Man Named on Franchise Business Review’s List of the Most Profitable Franchises of 2021

Franchise Business Review, a market research firm that performs independent surveys of franchisee satisfaction, recently featured Weed Man on their Most Profitable Franchises list.

Improve Your Chances of Getting the 2022 Vehicles You Need

In this article, we’re sharing our conversation with Weed Man’s CEO, Jennifer Lemcke, on how the vehicle shortage is impacting our franchisees, and how our partnership with Foss National Leasing is helping many of us mitigate these challenges so we can keep operating strong.

Jennifer Lemcke Featured in Franchising USA Magazine

Learn how Jennifer Lemcke leveraged her transition to CEO during the pandemic to re-energize and unite the franchise system

Diversifying Your Business with a Lawn Care Franchise

Weed Man was recently featured in an NALP blog about diversifying your existing lawn or landscape business with a franchise. Check out a summary of the article here!

Weed Man's CEO Featured on ROI’s "Into the Corner Office" Podcast

Jennifer Lemcke, CEO of Weed Man, Mosquito Hero & Turf Bot was welcomed to the show by ROI's host Brandt Handley. ROI’s "Into the Corner Office" podcast is a new inspiration and answer platform which premieres visionary tales of adventure with great endings and highlights, from powerhouse CEOs driving the formidable success of the U.S. economy’s middle market sector. The CEOs behind this impressive growth reveal insights which equipped them to lead their organizations. Check out the podcast below to hear Jennifer Lemcke's incredible story!

Weed Man's CEO Featured on Green Industry Perspectives Podcast

Jennifer Lemcke is the CEO of Weed Man Lawn Care. She shares her journey into lawn care, what it’s like to be a female leader in the Green Industry, what factors have contributed to her career success, and the perspective she has since starting out as a franchisee.

FBR Satisfaction Ratings

Weed Man Ranked #9 on LM150 List of Largest Landscape Companies

The LM150 list, published by national trade publication Landscape Management, represents approximately the top 1 percent of landscape industry companies. Weed Man ranked No. 9 on the list with $212+ million in 2020 annual revenue. This places Weed Man as the largest franchised lawn care company in North America.

Lawn & Landscape Annual Top 100 List

Weed Man is proud to announce that we were once again featured in the top 10 of Lawn and Landscape’s Annual Top 100 List! As the largest franchised lawn care company in North America, Weed Man enjoyed tremendous growth throughout 2020 (yes, even during a pandemic!) with over $212M in revenue, which represents a 14% growth over 2019.

Franchisee Success Stories: David Thompson

Check out our latest Weed Man "Franchisee Success Story". This blog covers David Thompson, the owner of Weed Man Maritimes.

Supporting Our Franchisees Throughout COVID-19

Businesses of all sizes had to change their operating procedures in the face of COVID. Learn how Weed Man Lawn Care helped support its franchisees through these challenging times.

Why the Home Services Industry is Thriving

Weed Man, the fastest-growing lawn care franchise in America, saw double-digit growth throughout 2020 and COVID. The combination of being part of the home services industry and belonging to a franchise system in unprecedented times gave Weed Man franchise owners the best of both worlds...and the best opportunity to succeed.

Introducing Mosquito Hero

Weed Man Lawn Care recently launched its newest branded service: Mosquito Hero. Franchisees now have the option of marketing two services under one roof.

Jennifer Lemcke Featured in Landscape Management

How to make the most of 2021

Weed Man 2020 Award Winners

A big congratulations to all!

Weed Man Operations - Onsite Tour (Video)

Join Brandon Sheppard as he takes you on a tour of his operations.

Tyler Hollenbeck Takes Advantage Of Franchising In The Green Industry

Billings, MT Franchisee Featured In The Irrigation & Green Industry Magazine

Franchising with Weed Man - Frequently Asked Questions

Weed Man Ranked #1 in Lawn Care Franchises available for less than $100,000

If you are interested in business ownership, chances are you have heard of Entrepreneur.com, the premier source for everything small business, start-ups, and franchising. Well, we are happy to announce that Weed Man has been named #1 in their article featuring 3 Lawn Care Franchises available for less than $100,000.

Weed Man 2019 Award Winners

A big congratulations to all!

Success Profile: Beth & Tyler Hollenbeck

Award-Winning Couple Places Service at the Core of Their Lawn Care Business

Andy Kurth Wins 2019 Emerging Leader Award

The Lawn & Landscape Leadership Award winners were recently announced at the 2019 Green Industry Expo, and we are so proud to announce that Weed Man's very own Andy Kurth was presented with the 2019 Emerging Leader award.

Women in Landscape: Weed Man Franchisee Lori Heidt

Lori Heidt, Vice President and COO of Weed Man Calgary, Alberta and Weed Man Edmonton, Alberta, was recently featured on Landscape Industry Careers.

Weed Man Ranked #9 Most Innovative Franchises

If you've been following our blog over the past number of years, Franchise Business Review (FBR) is a name you've heard often. Year after year, Weed Man Lawn Care has been ranked #1 in Home Services by FBR - an accolade we're always proud to share!

Former Independent Landscaper Turns to Franchising

Q & A with Weed Man Franchisee, Tom Mauer

Million Dollar (Plus) Franchise Opportunity

Weed Man Lawn Care Franchisees Continue to Succeed!

Andy Kurth Turns Slow Season Into Opportunity

An innovator and true leader within our network, Andy makes the most of every opportunity he gets. And that means turning lawn care's "slow season" into profitable opportunity.

Million Dollar Club Announcements

Lawn care season is serving Weed Man franchisees well this year, there's no doubt about that! In celebration of a great season, we want to recognize the following franchises.

Congratulations to Weed Man Annapolis, MD

Congratulations to Weed Man Annapolis, MD franchise owners, Layne, Brandon and Bruce Sheppard, for being the latest addition's to the network's coveted Million Dollar Club.

Weed Man Lawn Care Does It Again

The Lawn & Landscape Top 100 List for 2019 recently published and we're happy to annouce that Weed Man took the 12th spot on the list, based on the company's 2018 revenue.

Jennifer Lemcke Featured on Forbes.com

Weed Man's very own Chief Operating Officer Jennifer Lemcke was recently featured in Forbes magazine's '5 Women Flourishing In The Male-Dominated Landscaping Industry.

Weed Man Named Top Franchise Opportunity (Again)

We are proud to announce that we've been named one of Entrepreneur's 'Top 100 Franchises for Less Than $100,000 in 2019,' taking the ninth spot on the list. This list was created based on scores received in the company's 2019 Franchise 500 ranking.

Weed Man on TMJ4 News Live at DayBreak

Dave Vasatko, Branch Manager of Weed Man Milwaukee, WI recently appeared on TODAY'S TMJ4 to discuss the company's involvement with Youth Mission Day: an event designed to help elderly neighbors with spring yard clean-ups.

Weed Man's Latest Million Dollar Club Update

Big Milestones Met for Three Weed Man Franchises!!

Weed Man's Top 5: Part 2

You're interested in pursuing franchise ownership. Now what? In our latest Business Insights blog, we talk about Weed Man's Top 5 Traits to Look for in a Franchise Brand.

Weed Man Named Top Low-Cost Franchise

Hot off the press! Weed Man has been identified by independent franchisee satisfaction research firm, Franchise Business Review, as being one of only 97 franchises to qualify for its 2019 Top Low-Cost Franchises list.

Weed Man Named Top Global Franchise by Franchise Direct

It's official! We are so proud to announce that Weed Man Lawn Care has once again been named one of Franchise Direct's Top 100 Global Franchises for 2019!

Weed Man Greenville's Roseanne Dieschbourg

As most people know by now, at Weed Man, our expertise is lawn care. But at Weed Man Greenville, General Manager Roseanne Dieschbourg looks at our business as "the community care business" and truly believes in the importance of connecting with and helping her company's neighbors.

Jennifer Lemcke on Franchise Euphoria Podcast

Jennifer Lemcke, Chief Operating Officer of Weed Man Lawn Care, was recently featured on the Franchise Euphoria podcast, where she discussed her career and background in franchising with host Josh Brown.

Weed Man USA Purchases Rights to Canadian Territories

Weed Man USA/Turf Holdings Inc. is pleased to announce that it has formed a new company, TH Canada Inc., and has purchased the rights to Weed Man Canada. In total, the team now oversees over 680 territories worldwide.

Weed Man Franchise Owner Featured in Golf Course Industry Magazine

From Golf Courses to Lawn Care Franchise Ownership.

Weed Man Franchise Donates to Local Ronald McDonald House

Weed Man Madison, WI recently donated $60,000 to the Ronald McDonald House of Madison...and we couldn't be more proud!

IFA's Franchisee Friday

The International Franchise Association (IFA) recently featured Weed Man USA's very own Andy Kurth.

Weed Man Elgin Hits $2 Million in Sales

The good news keeps on coming! We are so excited to announce that Weed Man Elgin, IL just hit $2 million in sales.

Weed Man Westport Reaches $1 Million Milestone

Connecticut-Based Franchise Joins Million Dollar Club. Congratulations to Weed Man Westport, CT on joining Weed Man's Million Dollar Club!

Major Week for Weed Man's Million Dollar Club

Three Franchise Locations Hit Mega Milestones!

Weed Man Denver Hits the $1 Million Milestone

On behalf of the Weed Man network, we would like to extend our warmest congratulations to Weed Man Denver, CO on joining the Million Dollar Club!

Weed Man Utah County Joins the Million Dollar Club!

The Million Dollar Club announcements just keep coming, and we couldn't be prouder! On behalf of the entire Weed Man network, we would like to congratulate Nick & Elyse Miller, owners of Weed Man Lawn Care Utah County, on reaching $1 million in net annual sales!

Weed Man Madison Reaches $3 Million Milestone

Weed Man Madison continues its amazing track record of success. The Wisconsin-based lawn care franchise just reached $3 million in net annual sales!

Weed Man USA’s Largest Multi-Unit Franchisee Reaches $10 Million

Weed Man USA is proud to announce that our largest multi-unit franchisee recently hit $10 million in net annual sales!

Weed Man Green Bay Joins the Million Dollar Club!

The 2018 excitement continues! The entire Weed Man network would like to extend a big congratulations to Weed Man Green Bay, WI for joining our brand's Million Dollar Club!

Weed Man Named "Best of the Best" by Entrepreneur

Weed Man USA was recently named one of Entrepreneur’s "Best of the Best Franchises" for ranking first in the Lawn Care category!

Weed Man Named Top Global Franchise by Franchise Direct

Weed Man Lawn Care has done it again! Franchise Direct, one of the leading online resources for aspiring franchisees, recently revealed the results of their Top 100 Global Franchises Rankings for 2018, and Weed Man took the 42nd spot on the list (up 6 spots from 2017!).

Jennifer Lemcke Wins NALP Woman Entrepreneur of the Year Award

Weed Man USA's C.O.O., Jennifer Lemcke, was recently honored with the National Association of Landscape Professionals (NALP) Woman Entrepreneur of the Year Award at the 2018 Leader's Forum in Punta Cana.

Weed Man USA C.O.O. Featured in Inc. Magazine

Weed Man Named the #1 Franchise in Lawn Care

Weed Man Receives Top Ranking in Lawn Care Category for 2018

Weed Man Lake Norman Reaches $3 Million Milestone

North Carolina-Based Lawn Care Franchise Enjoys Continued Growth.

Weed Man Springfield, MA Hits $3 Million in Sales

The Weed Man network would like to congratulate owner Tom Mauer and the entire Weed Man Springfield, Massachussetts team on reaching the $3 million milestone!

Weed Man USA Hits $100M Milestone By Investing in People

Fastest-Growing U.S. Lawn Care Franchise Gives New Meaning to People-Centered Culture

Weed Man Roswell Hits $5 Million in Sales

Weed Man USA is excited to announce that our Roswell, GA franchise recently hit $5 million in net annual sales. They also surpassed the 10,000 customer mark! WOW!

Weed Man Boise Joins the Million Dollar Club!

Another proud moment for the Weed Man family! Mark and Annette Durham, owners of Weed Man Boise, Idaho, just joined our network's Million Dollar Club as a result of hitting $1 million in net annual sales!

Weed Man Arlington Heights Hits $2 Million in Sales

Weed Man Lawn Care would like to extend its warmest congratulations to Brandon Burns, owner of Weed Man Arlington Heights, Illinois, and his hard-working team on joining our franchise network's Two Million Dollar Club!

Weed Man Champaign Hits $1 Million in Sales

Here we grow again! Weed Man's Million Dollar Club has added two more names to its impressive roster. A heartfelt congratulations goes out to Andy Behrens and Josh Fromme from Weed Man Champaign, IL on reaching $1 million in net annual sales.

Weed Man Receives Franchise Times Zor Award for Being One of the Best Franchises to Buy

Weed Man is extremely excited to announce that our brand is the recent recipient of a Franchise Times Zor Award for being one of 2017's Best Franchises to Buy!

Weed Man Named One of the Best Franchises to Invest In

Weed Man USA is pleased to announce that we have been named One of the Best Franchises to Invest In by FRANdata, ranking number 2 in the under $150,000 investment category.

Succeeding at Succession

Weed Man multi-unit owner and subfranchisor, Terry Kurth, has been with the company since 2001. His son, Andy, joined the business 3 years later, eventually entering into the role of general manager. Together, they manage franchises in several Wisconsin cities, Northwest Chicago, Austin, and Denver.

Weed Man Grand Rapids Hits $1 Million in Sales

Weed Man's Million Dollar Club has grown by another member! Congratulations to Bill Pringle from Weed Man Grand Rapids, MI on reaching $1 million in net annual sales.

Weed Man Columbus Hits $2 Million in Sales

Weed Man Lawn Care would like to extend its warmest congratulations to Corbin and Audrey Schlatter, owners of Weed Man Columbus, Ohio, on joining our franchise network's Two Million Dollar Club!

Weed Man Feature: 50+ Franchises for Every Budget

Are you an entrepreneur looking for an affordable business opportunity? Weed Man was recently featured in Business News Daily's 50+ Franchises for Every Budget news segment. The editorial examines cost-friendly franchise brands ranging from less than $10,000 all the way up to $1 million.

Growing the Family Business with a Weed Man Franchise

Now the owners of two franchises - one in Lexington, the other in Nashville, TN - Stephen and his two sons, Chase and Seth, work as a tight-knit unit to keep every aspect of the business running smoothly.

Weed Man St. Louis Hits $2 Million

It seems like this has been the week for milestones for Weed Man franchisees, as we proudly announce that Weed Man St. Louis has hit the $2 million mark. On behalf of the entire Weed Man network, we would like to congratulate Buddy DeLong and his team on achieving such an accomplishment!

Weed Man Minneapolis Reaches $2 Million Mark

The entire Weed Man network would like to congratulate Steve Sartorious from our Minneapolis franchise on reaching yet another milestone - $2 million in net annual sales.

Million Dollar Club: Weed Man Knoxville

The entire Weed Man network would like to congratulate Bryan Light from our Knoxville franchise on reaching the $1 million net annual sales mark. Congratulations on achieving this incredible milestone – your hard work and dedication have paid off and will only continue to do so!

Weed Man Named One of the Best Franchises to Buy Once Again

North America's Fastest Growing Lawn Care Franchise Recommended as an Investment Opportunity by Forbes Magazine.

Weed Man Twin Cities: Attracting and Managing Millennials

Millennial Weed Man Twin Cities owner, Steve Sartorious, has plenty of experience with attracting and managing Millennials; and having won Weed Man’s 2015 Emerging Leaders award, he was asked to shine some light on his know-how for Lawn & Landscape.

Weed Man Kansas City Talks Inspiring Books

If you’re an aspiring entrepreneur, existing entrepreneur or just interested in the subject of business in general, reading relevant books can be very beneficial. President of Weed Man Kansas City, Jon Cundiff, is testament to that. After 30 years of green industry experience, Jon continues to educate himself and has been successful in his entrepreneurial venture.

Weed Man Named Fastest-Growing Lawn Care Franchise

With unparalleled systems and a network comprised of the biggest names in the green industry, there’s no wonder how Weed Man continues to thrive. The business started more than 45 years ago and still to this day, the franchise is booming. Click here to read more!

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