Spring-Green Franchise Owners

Behind the Scenes: How SpringGreen’s Marketing Engine Supports Franchise Growth

Bottom Line: SpringGreen’s marketing system brings in over 70% of new customers each spring. This gives franchisees a huge advantage over competitors who have to do all their marketing alone. Starting a business is tough. About half of all new businesses fail within five years. But franchises are different. With good marketing support and business systems proven over time, new franchisees have much better odds of success. SpringGreen has been perfecting their systems since 1977. SpringGreen has been around for almost 50 years. Today, their 150+ franchisees across America get […]

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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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What is Seller Financing and Why Does it Matter When Buying or Selling a Business?

Seller financing (also called owner financing) happens when the business owner agrees to accept payments over time rather than getting all their money at the time of closing. As LendingTree explains, “After making a cash down payment of 10% to 50% of the purchase price, buyers may finance the rest with seller financing, sometimes in combination with loans from traditional lenders” (LendingTree, 2024). You’ll typically make a down payment and sign a promissory note outlining: The payment schedule Interest rate Term length (usually 3-7 years) Any collateral requirements Five Advantages […]

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Is Diversifying a Smart Investment for Existing Business Owners?

Looking to diversify your business this year? Lawn care, tree services, and pest control – offer some of the most promising business opportunities today. With steady growth, lower barriers to entry than many other fields, minimal labor needs, and consistent customer demand, this sector remains a smart choice for growing entrepreneurs. As a potential SpringGreen franchise partner, here’s why investing with us makes good business sense in 2025 and beyond. Strong Market Growth That Keeps Getting Better The numbers don’t lie – the green industry is booming. According to IMARC […]

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5 Mistakes to Avoid When Taking Over A Family Business

The family-owned business is the ultimate American dream for many. Yes, there are certainly tough times, but so much pride and a sense of accomplishment when successes are reached. However, there is no guarantee that your family-owned business will be successful and endure for the long haul. The often-quoted statistic about the family-owned business is that “90% of family businesses will not make it to the 3rd generation.” Spring-Green’s ongoing support and dedicated business consultants work with business owners to keep them from falling under that statistic. Whether you are the family member taking over your family’s business or an outside entrepreneur […]

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Welcome New Spring-Green Business Owner Josh Monti

Josh Monti - Spring-Green Business Owner

Spring-Green Lawn Care is happy to announce the resale of a multi-territory franchise in Olympia, WA. The locations were acquired in May 2021.   New franchise owner Josh Monti will continue growing the 30+ year business, providing lawn and tree care, as well as expanding additional home services tailored to the varying needs of the local neighborhoods in the community. Along with Spring-Green, Josh owns a landscape materials delivery business, while his wife Sarah works in the landscape design industry. “I am excited to join the long tradition of Spring-Green in representing the brand in our area, as well as joining a great team that is thriving in this area,” said Josh Monti, the new owner of the business. “I also look forward to getting more involved with our customers, local communities, and learning from all of […]

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The Spring-Green Flex Start Program

Becoming a business owner can seem like quite a risk if you’ve never owned one before. The transition between your current career and your future entrepreneurial dream may appear to be a far leap, but that doesn’t always have to be the case. At Spring-Green, we’ve designed the Spring-Green Flex Start Program which offers Franchise Owners greater control of their time and flexibility as they transition from their current occupation into the growing Green Industry. The right candidate is able to operate their Spring-Green Franchise in a part-time capacity until […]

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Lindorm Diversified His 15 Year Business with A Spring-Green Franchise

Brian Lindorm is no stranger to the Lawn Care Industry. With 15 years of experience under his belt, Brian realized it was time to diversify. “I loved how professional Spring-Green would make my business look. It was an existing business with a support team to help my current business grow.” Brian knew long ago that sitting at a desk all day was not for him. His passions lie in supplying excellent customer service and a changing work-life atmosphere. With the support of his two children, Sheena and Ashley, and his […]

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Outdoor Enthusiast Joins The Spring-Green Team

For outdoor enthusiast, Skyler Hribar, diversifying with Spring-Green was an easy choice. “As a child, I never saw myself at a 9-5 job sitting at a desk all day. I always loved being outdoors, that was one of my goals.” Skyler currently runs one other business outside of his new Spring-Green Franchise. Wrightway Outfitters is a guided waterfowl hunting expedition based in Saskatchewan, Canada. However, when Skyler isn’t accompanying the public through the outskirts of Canada, he is freelancing as the First Mate guiding private fishing charters. The Entrepreneurial spirit was a […]

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Spring-Green Lawn Care Welcomes Newest Franchise Owner Bill Pfundheller

Bill Pfundheller Franchise Owner Spring-Green

Spring-Green Lawn Care is proud to announce its newest Franchise Owner, Bill Pfundheller of Professional Approach Landscape Service (PALS) in Middletown, PA. Pfundheller is proud of his family-owned business, and he appreciated the fact that Spring-Green’s vision and goals align with his. “The people here are genuine,” said Pfundheller. “We’re going to provide a personalized approach to lawn care and exceptional customer service.” Pfundheller is a seasoned lawn care expert who has been in the green industry for 30 years, doing everything from fertilizer sales to landscaping. He gained plenty […]

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