Liverpool franchisee Neil, enjoying a trip to Disneyland Paris with his kids.
Ex-head chef Neil started his franchise in April 2013. Since then, he’s seen his business go from strength to strength. As of June 2016 he has over 450 pre-scheduled recurring customers and is hoping to pass the 500 mark before the end of the summer.
“I love it” Neil says. “I was working as a head chef for a large national hotel chain. Some weeks I was working every day, clocking up almost 80 hours a week. I had little time to spend with my family and I felt trapped in a continual pattern of work-sleep-work. I needed change, but just like most people, I was a little hesitant.
“I knew nothing about gardening or horticulture and I thought the change from indoor work to outdoor might be difficult at first. The team at Green Man Lawn Care made it so easy. I was up and running quickly, and their knowledge and support has been fantastic. They made sure I was confident with identifying problems and selling the service from my first day, and they’re always on hand to answer any queries from either me or my customers. I’ll never look back!”
I knew nothing about gardening or horticulture but the team at Green Man Lawn Care made it so easy. They made sure I was confident with identifying problems from my first day and they’re always on hand to answer any queries.
We speak to potential franchisees from all walks of life and from all different career paths. Whilst some have run their own business before or might have some experience with gardening, this is by no means essential. The most important qualities we look for are a willingness to learn, a can-do attitude and to be as passionate about growing the business as we are.
Green Man Lawn Care provide complete training, covering everything from business management, customer care, staff recruitment and of course, everything you need to know about lawn care. After completing an initial intensive training programme, you will be confident in all aspects of running the business. If you need any help at all in the first few weeks and beyond, our friendly head office is just a phone call away.