LM StaffJan 17, 2014
The Grounds Guys jumped 86 spots on Entrepreneur’s Franchise 500 list in 2014, rising to No. 213. The rankings are compiled by comparing almost 900 eligible franchise opportunities based on a brand’s financial strength, stability, growth rate and size. “As…
LM StaffDec 12, 2013
Chris Elmore was appointed as president of The Grounds Guys, a subsidiary of The Dwyer Group. He is slated to begin his term Jan. 1, after his successor, Ron Madera, retires at the end of December. Mike Bidwell, president and…
Sarah Pfledderer and Marisa PalmieriNov 3, 2023
Daryle Johnson CEO of All American Turf Beauty in Van Meter, Iowa Service: U.S. Army, 1954-1956 “I was 18. I’d worked one summer, gone two quarters to college, ran out of money and volunteered for the service. I spent 16…
LM StaffOct 29, 2013
The Grounds Guys added 10 new franchise locations during the third quarter of 2013, hardening its projection of doubling in size for its second consecutive year. Last year, the company more than doubled its U.S. franchise base from 37 units…
LM StaffJul 31, 2018
The Grounds Guys will be giving away a $1,000 vacation package to the winner of its Are You Joe? Contest, hosted during October. Designed to highlight the challenges small businesses face, the contest gives small business owners the opportunity to…
LMAug 21, 2013
Waco, Texas-based The Grounds Guys awarded nine new U.S. franchises in the second quarter of 2013: Anthony Fuller, The Grounds Guys of Upper Malboro, Md.; Brad Ward, The Grounds Guys of Beaver Dam, Ky.; Corey Sedrel, The Grounds Guys of…
LM StaffApr 4, 2013
Less than three years after introducing The Grounds Guys franchise to the United States through an agreement with Canadian founders Sunshine Brands, The Dwyer Group has awarded the 100th The Grounds Guys franchise contract to entrepreneur Jason Borawski of Monmouth,…
LM StaffNov 9, 2023
When Brad and Rachel Bell stopped at a trade show booth to snag a free bag at the GIE+EXPO in 2010, they never could have imagined that in less than a year they’d be franchise owners. But one thing led…
Marisa PalmieriNov 3, 2023
Who’s your mentor? Jesus Christ, first and foremost. My faith drives everything in my life. Also, my father, Don Dwyer, the founder of our company. I look to every relationship I have as a learning experience. Other people I constantly…
Beth GeraciNov 3, 2023
Franchises have advanced, but franchisors aren’t too eager to mess with what’s long been a winning formula. With the advent of technology, increased emphasis on branding and better equipment, franchising has changed a lot over the years. But even with…
Casey PaytonNov 3, 2023
When Derek and Maureen Paulk finished their military duty, they began looking for a franchise opportunity. A military job fair led them to The Dwyer Group. And The Dwyer Group’s values and veteran program inspired them to become a franchisee…
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