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Fox Business lists Weed Man lawn care franchise as one of those opportunities.

This article was written by FoxBusiness.

For those looking to escape the world of cubicles and unreasonable bosses, but not quite able to find their own great idea, franchising is one way to delve into entrepreneurship. Opening up your own store or business based on an already-successful model provides budding entrepreneurs the opportunity to be their own boss, flexibility and guidance as needed.

Check out Weed Man
What: A lawn and garden care company
Headquarters: Oshawa, Ontario, Canada
Opened: 1986
Investment: Ranges from $43,700 to $58,450
Why you should consider franchising: Weed Man's model has seen tremendous growth over the more than 25 years it has been open, according to COO Jennifer Lemcke. Lemcke said the company has experienced 20 percent growth over the past several years, and 80 percent of customers renew every year.
"We seem to really flourish in times of recession making it appear the we are recession proof. People tend to stay home more and also want to protect their biggest investment: their home," she said. "For little cost, they can really increase the curb appeal and increase property value."
Weed Man has 120 license agreements in 262 territories and spanned across 31 states.

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