Lawnmowing, Gardening & Outdoor Franchises in NZ
Lawnmowing franchises took off in the early 1990s and brought franchising to the attention of the New Zealand public. They are still one of the most popular ways to get into business as they require only a low investment.
Outdoor franchises are not restricted to mowing lawns - they can offer all sorts of outdoor work, garden maintenance, section clearing, lawncare, tree trimming, gardening and building maintenance. Some will find customers and do the quoting for you; others encourage you to build your own business. Some may let you employ others.
This means that when you’re looking for a lawnmowing, gardening or outdoor franchise, it’s important to do more than ask ‘How much does it cost?’ and ‘What experience do I need? Do your research – we recommend putting in an hour of research for every $1000 that you plan to invest. Apart from talking to the franchisor and asking them lots of questions, it’s also a good idea to talk to franchisees who are already running the business to get all the information you need before you open your own business.
While there are many good lawnmowing, gardening and outdoor franchise opportunities for sale, they are all different. Some offer work guarantees or income guarantees, but you need to be clear on what’s really guaranteed. Before making your decision, you should consult a lawyer specialising in franchises. You’ll also want to know how much you can make from a lawnmowing, gardening or outdoor business so consult a financial advisor or accountant experienced in franchising. If you need finance, there are a number of banks which specialise in financing lawnmowing, gardening and outdoor franchises.
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Crest PropertyCare
Business & Commercial
Enjoy growing a profitable business while enjoying a flexible workday by becoming a franchisee with Crest PropertyCare. By working side-by-side with CrestClean teams, you’ll provide caretaking and maintenance services for businesses, organisations and schools.
Paramount Services
Business & CommercialHome and BuildingHome Services
A Paramount Services franchise is a safe and affordable way to own your own business. When you become a franchisee we will provide you with enough contracts to support a stand-alone franchise business in commercial and residential cleaning or in lawn mowing and garden care. Established in 1979, Paramount Services has 220 franchisees servicing 5,000 locations.
V.I.P. Home Services
Home Services
Professional home services franchise providing flexible, multi-serviced businesses for 43+ years. Either Lawns and Gardening, or Cleaning. Exclusive territories, paid training, established customers, income guarantee. Opportunities nationwide. Actively seeking motivated franchisees wanting to succeed. Multi-award winning systems, ongoing support and business mentoring provided.
Woolgro
Home and Building
Woolgro is a proven system to establish premium lawns using our innovative pre-seeded lawn mats, all year round. The Woolgro lawn mat naturally insulates promoting germination, supresses weeds, assists root growth, aids water retention and slowly releases nutrients in an eco-friendly and sustainable way.
Central Landscape & Garden Supplies
Home and Building
Landscape and garden supply yards providing bulk and bagged products. Pick-up and deliveries. Will suit hands-on owner operators with a passion for excellent customer service who take pride in customer satisfaction.
Green Acres
Home ServicesBusiness & Commercial
Founded in 1991, Green Acres is a proudly Kiwi-owned and operated franchise with over 30 years of experience. We started off as a lawn mowing service and have since branched out into home and commercial cleaning.
Jim's Mowing
Home Services
Mowing/gardening franchise offers an attractive mix of both lifestyle and income. Be your own boss. Choose when and where you want to work and how much you want to earn. Self-motivated, hard-working, customer-focused people wanted. Excellent training and ongoing support provided.
Kowhai Roof Restoration
Home and Building
The Kowhai guys have been restoring and recoating roofs in most regions of NZ since the 1980’s. We have a proven and exclusive Kowhai coating system. Experience in roofing or coating systems required. Limited number of areas available now for suitable candidates.
ProGroup
Home and Building
GroutPro franchisees maintain and restore indoor/outdoor tiled areas. Deck&FencePro franchisees, including GrassPro, GaragePro, and LouvreRoofPro, turn backyards into amazing spaces. Both franchises suit enthusiastic self-starters comfortable with tools or with strong DIY skills. Low entry cost, low fixed monthly fees, training, systems and support second-to-none.
Swimart Pool & Spa Services
Retail
Australasia's most experienced chain of pool & spa specialists. Swimart commenced business in Sydney in the early 80s and since that time has grown through the provision of expert friendly advice and superior customer service to be the market leader in the pool and spa service sector.
Think Water
RetailBusiness & Commercial
Think Water is Australasia’s leading network of independently owned irrigation water services solutions with over 60 stores. We specialise in the design and implementation of the most water-efficient irrigation and water management programmes for clients.
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