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U.S. Lawns Inducts Ken & Jenny Beasley into the Hall of Fame

U.S. Lawns Franchisees Ken and Jenny Beasley were inducted into the U.S. Lawns Hall of Fame. They started their first Louisiana U.S. Lawns franchise back in 2010, and have since become brand leaders within the organization. Hall of Fame members are individuals who exemplify the mission and vision of U.S. Lawns. This is the company’s most prestigious award.

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Mowers: Cost Considerations of Owning vs. Leasing

Mowers: Cost Considerations of Owning vs. Leasing

Managers who look beyond the initial investment of mowers are likely to find safe, reliable, long-term performers. One specification strategy managers can use when selecting grounds care equipment is to base the purchasing decision on the total cost of ownership, as opposed to the amount of the monthly payments. Learn more in Mike Fitzpatrick’s article, published in FacilitiesNet Magazine.

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U.S. Lawns Honors Million Dollar Club Members

During the latest year, forty-one locally owned U.S. Lawns franchise businesses achieved this significant company milestone by exceeding the one-million-dollar mark in sales within their market.

“U.S. Lawns is proud to have these accomplished business owners in our Network,” said U.S. Lawns Vice President Mike Fitzpatrick. “This group of people is very special. You have to re-earn your way into this club every year. The energy and efforts of these local franchise owners and their management teams, along with the relationships they have with built their customers, resulted in tremendous success – reaching the million-dollar mark in sales.”

“We are fortunate,” U.S. Lawns President Ken Hutcheson commented. “Our story and our culture are like nothing else in the industry. It’s what enables us to provide our customers with something nobody else can: the radical connectivity of a national network and the radical personalization of local service.”

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How to Create a Welcoming Landscape

How to Create a Welcoming Landscape

Article by: Ken Hutcheson, President of U.S. Lawns

Whether a guest is staying at your hotel for business or pleasure, their first impression can be a lasting one.

It is important to align your landscape’s design with your hotel’s brand. Not only should your property’s landscape support your hotel’s brand, but it should also improve the overall functionality of your hotel.

Your guests will decide if they want to stay at your hotel when they first pull up; if the landscape doesn’t look attractive and it’s not inviting, they can simply change their reservations.

Read U.S. Lawns President Ken Hutcheson’s article, “How to Create a Welcoming Landscape” in Hotel Executive. View full article

The Power of Battery-Operated Tools and Their Impact on the Environment

The Power of Battery-Operated Tools and Their Impact on the Environment

Battery-operated tools are more sustainable, and they do not rely on fossil fuel. They also do not produce carbon emissions, and they are not as noisy. Another benefit to a battery-operated tool is not having to replace spark plugs and carburetors, as well as not having to mix fuels, or deal with the smell of fuel odors. They are also safer because they do not have the idle mode like the gas-powered options do. This means that if the operator takes his or her finger off the trigger, the machine automatically turns off. This ensures the safety of both the operator and the machine. Another safety factor is that operators do not have to store fuel in a closed trailer.

Read U.S. Lawns Vice President Mike Fitzpatrick’s article “The Power of Battery-Operated Tools and Their Impact on the Environment” published by facilitiesnet.com. View full article.