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stumper1620
09-25-2006, 10:06 PM
Yup. Weed Man contacted me today to become a franchised dealer. anybody else been contacted?
I've never heard of them before today, must be a big city company.
J Hisch
09-25-2006, 10:21 PM
They contacted you? I would see what kind of a deal they are going to give you. The are not a bad franchise system, but the name may not help in your area if you have never heard of them.
TURF DOCTOR
09-25-2006, 10:22 PM
Local lco here big operation 50 year round employes took on weed man.
TURF DOCTOR
09-25-2006, 10:23 PM
If you are a licensed operater why take on a francise.
RigglePLC
09-25-2006, 10:25 PM
Stumper,
Acutally they are a fairly large company from Canada. Eh? Expanding into the states. Hank DEvries in Hudsonville operates his area and West part of Grand Rapids. He has owned Weedman franchise about 5 years.
stumper1620
09-25-2006, 10:35 PM
They claim to have limited markets and I'm in an open area. I will have to get with the guy in Hudsonville and research them a little.
Interesting stuff here.
They say you have to go to somewhere in Canada for company training.
thanks guys, I'll learn what I can and think about it.
stumper1620
09-25-2006, 10:38 PM
Stumper,
Acutally they are a fairly large company from Canada. Eh? Expanding into the states. Hank DEvries in Hudsonville operates his area and West part of Grand Rapids. He has owned Weedman franchise about 5 years.
Hank Devries, Don't he have something to do with Michigan turf and ornamental?
That name really rings bells, I don't know from where.
stumper1620
09-25-2006, 10:47 PM
If you are a licensed operater why take on a francise.
thats my thinking also, but they came to me not me to them.
TURF DOCTOR
09-25-2006, 11:40 PM
We see alot of self employed operaters here,with a few of the big names weedman,lawn doctor tru green to name a few.
Runner
09-26-2006, 11:38 AM
I think they (weedman) is making an effort to grow in the north east region. There is a company right near us who just went with them. So far, I sure dont see anything impressive or any exposure. There is no way I'm going to fork out x amount of my income in franchise fees.
gsxr1100
09-26-2006, 12:45 PM
I see them all over in western MA
stumper1620
09-26-2006, 03:41 PM
I think they (weedman) is making an effort to grow in the north east region. There is a company right near us who just went with them. So far, I sure dont see anything impressive or any exposure. There is no way I'm going to fork out x amount of my income in franchise fees.
Possibly trying to get their foot into the neighborhood by having me pay to turn over my clients.
thats what I'm thinking since they have no presence around here.