Lawn Doctor expansion plans featured in Spartanburg Herald Journal

Recently, Lawn Doctor's expansion plans were featured in the Spartanburg Herald Journal. The article, written by Trevor Anderson, discusses Lawn Doctor’s expansion plans in the area and includes quotes from Lawn Doctor VP Scott Frith on the bran's future franchise development plans. A portion of the article is included below and can be read in its entirety by clicking here.

Lawn Doctor plans to expand with 9 new Upstate locations during next two years

A national lawn care company has announced it is looking to sprout some new business in the Upstate.

New Jersey-based Lawn Doctor, which was founded in 1967 and has more than 450 franchises in 38 states, said during the next two years it hopes to add nine locations in Spartanburg and Greenville counties, and one or two in Hendersonville, N.C.

Scott Frith, vice president of Lawn Doctor, said the company’s business increased in 2010 and is projected to grow again this year. Lawn Doctor is seeking to capitalize on the rise in demand for its services, he said.

“(Greenville/Spartanburg) is the best market in South Carolina for us,” Frith said. “Consumers really want lawn care right now. They understand that it increases their home value and curb appeal.”
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Lawn Doctor franchisees featured on CNNMoney.com

Lawn Doctor was recently featured in an article on CNNMoney.com entitled, "I sleep with my business partner." In the article, written by Catherine Clifford, the Toths talk about the advantages of being spouses and coworkers in the same small business work environment. A portion of the article is included below and can be read in its entirety by clicking here.

I sleep with my business partner

Talk about green shoots. The Toths are newbies to small business; they opened the lawn care franchise they operate in September 2011.

Dan, who still works another full-time job, puts between 20 and 30 hours a week into the business. Kim works on the business full time and raises their kids.

"We are planning our financial future together," said Kim. "This business is a way of us investing money we have earned into a business instead of the stock market or a 401(k), which doesn't seem to be giving a good return on investment right now."

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Lawn Doctor featured in the Xenia Daily Gazette

Lawn Doctor was recently featured in a great article in the Xenia Daily Gazette of Greene County, Ohio. The article profiles Jeremy Hildebrand, owner of Lawn Doctor of Beavercreek and a member of the Ohio National Guard. Check out part of the article below or click the link to read the full story.


On the ground and in the sky
Local man can treat lawns and fly helicopters

By JODI MILBURN
Weekly Editor

BEAVERCREEK — By day, you’ll find Wright State University graduate Jeremy Hildebrand working on a person’s lawn as owner of a Lawn Doctor franchise. But by nightfall, you may find him piloting a Blackhawk helicopter over the Columbus skies.

Hildebrand, a 1999 graduate of Southeastern High School in South Charleston, is an 11-year member of the Ohio National Guard. When he first enlisted, he served on the ground — securing a Columbus airport following the September 11th attacks and participating in a peace keeping mission in Kosovo. It was during his time in Kosovo where he found his true passion — flying helicopters. (READ MORE)

Lawn Doctor Launches Halloween Decoration Social Media Contest

Today, Lawn Doctor launched their first social media photo contest on their national fan page. This contest asks their fans to submit photos of the scariest and best decorated lawns and homes in their neighborhood for the Halloween season. In a continued effort to keep fans engaged in new ways, Lawn Doctor will be accepting submissions through November 4th. After the submission period is complete, Lawn Doctor will let their fans decide the winner of the contest and open it to public voting. The winner of the contest will win an iPad 2! To learn more about the contest and enter yourself, visit Lawn Doctor's fan page here.