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Teesside lawn care franchise to bring local jobs

A local couple have launched a franchise of the world’s largest lawn care company to operate across Teesside and hope to take on new staff imminently.

Martin and Kay Rogers purchased the license to operate TruGreen Professional LawnCare, which will provide bespoke lawn care services across Teesside and the surrounding areas, in April and Martin underwent intensive training in all aspects of lawn care. The couple chose to launch the franchise as an opportunity to turn Martin’s passion for gardening into a viable business that would serve their local community. With previous experience in franchising and a career in banking between them, Martin and Kay are ready to hit the ground running, bringing on and training a number of new staff as the business acquires customers.

TruGreen is a franchise of ServiceMaster, one of the longest established and leading multi-brand franchisors in the UK. All new TruGreen franchisees undertake two weeks training under the tutelage of TruGreen’s brand operations manager and ex-Wembley head groundsman, Steve Welch.

Martin, co-owner of TruGreen Teesside said: “We chose to launch TruGreen to offer a local service and one that I was passionate about. We hope to create enough demand to require more staff and we’re excited about taking on and giving local, young people an opportunity. I’m trained and ready to start delivering the service and transforming lawns into beautiful spaces customers are proud of.”

Kay, co-owner of TruGreen Teesside added: “TruGreen offers us the opportunity to launch a business that will make a difference to our local area. Our goal is to grow a sustainable business and offer local employment opportunities, whilst ensuring our customers always come first.”

Steve Welch, brand operations manager and former FA groundsman of the year commented: “TruGreen offers the highest level service to customers all across the UK. With our knowledge and expertise in all things lawn care and our approach to customer service, customers should look no further. Martin and Kay’s investment represents a belief in the brand and a commitment to offer the best technical service to their customers.”

With spring in full flow, now is the time to be looking at the condition of your lawn and taking the necessary steps to combat moss and weeds that have built up over the mild winter period we’ve experienced. Simple steps can help homeowners achieve a beautiful lawn for the summer.

This was posted in Bdaily's Members' News section by David Burton .