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OUR HISTORY
1986
Our Story Begin
1986 - U.S. Lawns is founded in Orlando, Florida.
1987
IT'S FOR REAL
1987 - The first independent franchisee is awarded a territory in Palm Beach County, Florida.
1993
FLORIDA EXPANSION
1993 - The first independent franchisee is awarded a territory in Palm Beach County, Florida.
1995
ENTER KH
1995 - Ken Hutcheson joins the U.S. Lawns Home Office team.
1996
VC & USL
1996 - Industry leader ValleyCrest Landscape Companies acquires U.S. Lawns.
1998
TO SERVE OUR CUSTOMER
1998 - U.S. Lawns launches strategic accounts program to service "branded" multi-property customers. New franchise training is revamped, placing a stronger emphasis on business management.
1998
TO SERVE OUR CUSTOMER
1998 - U.S. Lawns launches strategic accounts program to service "branded" multi-property customers. New franchise training is revamped, placing a stronger emphasis on business management.
2001
THE ULTIMATE SOLUTION
2001 - The U.S. Lawns network surpasses the 50-location mark and has some fun sharing its unique selling proposition with the market. Watch the video!
2002
A NEW ERA
2002 - Ken Hutcheson becomes President of U.S. Lawns. Entrepreneur Magazine ranks U.S. Lawns #417 in its annual Franchise 500 issue.
2003
EXPANDING MARKET COVERAGE
2003 - U.S. Lawns opens its 100th location and now operates in 25 states. National marketing initiative is launched and partnerships are created with BOMA, CAI and ICSC
2004
NATIONALLY TRAINED, LOCALLY OWNED
2004 - U.S. Lawns begins its educational and motivational mission, hiring a full time training director and implementing regional training programs. System wide sales top $50 million.
2006
THE AMERICAN DREAM
2006 - U.S. Lawns surpasses the 150-franchise location mark. Listen as franchisees share their experiences with others.
2007
CONTINUED GROWTH
2007 - U.S. Lawns now operates in more than 30 states with system wide sales breaking $80 million.
2009
GIVING BACK
2009 - The company opens its 200th location. U.S. Lawns joins IFA's VetFran initiative, a program that helps returning service members access franchise opportunities through training, financial assistance, and industry support. U.S. Lawns partners with Regions Bank in the Yards for Trees Program
2011
CELEBRATE SUCCESS
2011 - U.S. Lawns celebrates its 25th year anniversary. System wides sales top $100 million as U.S. Lawns reaches #9 in Lawn & Landscapes Top 100.
2012
THE POWER OF THE NETWORK
2012 - The company tops the 250-location mark and expands into state #40. Strategic Accounts now working with more than 40 regional/national customers. Entrepreneur Magazine ranks U.S. Lawns #138 in the annual Franchise 500 issue.
2013
YOUR TURF. OUR LAWN.
2013 - U.S. Lawns refreshes its brand identity while staying true to its core values; 100% customer retention, 100% franchisee satisfaction.
2013
COMPETITIVE CAMARADERIE
2013 - Franchisees introduce the refreshed U.S. Lawns brand to their local markets while competing against each other to see which team can rebrand the fastest. The new brand colors reflect the core values of the company: Strength, Discipline, Efficiency, and Service.
2014
#1 COMMERCIAL GROUNDS CARE TEAM
2014 - System wide sales surpass $140 million as U.S. Lawns reaches #7 in Landscape Management Magazine's Top 150. The company now has around 250 locations in 43 states, making it the nation's largest commercial grounds care franchise.
2015
HELPING OUR VETERANS
2015 - U.S. Lawns is recognized by Military Times Magazine as a Top 10 Franchise for Veterans as we continue to support our troops back home.
2017
30 YEARS OF LEADERSHIP
2017 - We celebrated our 30th Anniversary year in 2017 with our largest conference ever.
2017
LAWN & LANDSCAPE TOP 5
2017 - U.S. Lawns is ranked as the 5th largest landscaping company in America.
2018
HABITAT FOR HUMANITY
2018 - U.S. Lawns partners with Habitat for Humanity to build houses in local communities
2019
ASCA #9 SNOW CONTRACTOR
2019 - U.S. Lawns is #9 on Snow Magazine's Top 100 Snow Contractors list. Vice President Mike Fitzpatrick proudly holds the award plaque, which was presented at the 2019 ASCA Executive Summit in Pittsburgh.
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