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Greensleeves Franchise

Lawn care franchise. Earn from day 1 as an owner-operator & grow to multi-van business. Part of Neighbourly, world’s largest home services & property-related franchise group.

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At a Glance

Established: 1998

UK Presence: Over 100 Franchisees

Average start up cost: £30,000 (inc. franchise fee £14,995 + VAT)

Min personal contribution: £9,000

Development type: Single-unit franchises - build into multi-van territories

Franchise Membership: bfa Established

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Dream of Your Own Outdoors Business?

Join Greensleeves - a Low Cost, High Margin Franchise

Build something real with the UK's #1 Lawn Care Brand

Picture this: you're your own boss, working outside, and building a business that has the comfort of a recurring income. But you also have the opportunity to expand and grow into a multi-van, management operation. Within five years, Greensleeves franchisees can enjoy an annual turnover of more than a quarter-of-a-million pounds and, with net profit margins of 25–35%, the rewards are as real as the results.

Greensleeves is the UK's leading lawn care provider, with 28 years of unbroken growth, 80,000 clients served annually, and a Trustpilot score of 5 stars from more than 20,000 reviews. This isn't a business being built, it's one that's already proven, and we're looking for the right people to grow it even further.

“It feels like a family of business owners”

"The Franchise route is ideal primarily because of the support around you. It feels like a family of business owners; we are all facing similar challenges and we help each other out. Knowing you have people around to ask questions, brainstorm, share ideas etc just makes owning the business so much easier." - Natalie Reid, Greensleeves Aberdeen

The Model: Subscription-Based Success

Unlike seasonal gardening, Greensleeves operates on a sophisticated subscription model. This ensures year-round recurring revenue and outstanding customer retention. You aren't a "gardener"; you are a specialist providing bespoke treatments and fertilisers unavailable to the general public.

  • Market Potential: 12 million UK households could be Greensleeves customers
  • Density-Mapped Territories: Your territory is exclusively yours, and scientifically mapped using postcodes to give you all the customers you’ll need
  • Profitability: Our established franchisees consistently achieve 25–35% net profit margins

Who can be a Greensleeves Franchisee?

We seek motivated individuals who enjoy working outdoors and have excellent people skills. Whether you're currently in the lawn care industry or looking for a career change, your drive and positive attitude are key to this partnership.

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Industry-Leading Technology

We have invested heavily in R&D to ensure our franchisees stay ahead of the competition. Our bespoke software includes a self-measuring website tool that allows customers to get quotes and sign up instantly. Once on board, the My Lawn Care portal handles 24/7 bookings and detailed reporting, drastically reducing your administrative burden and allowing you to focus on growth.

Investment and Fast-Track Support

Starting a Greensleeves business is more accessible than you might think. With a franchise fee of £14,995 and a total turnkey investment of approximately £30,000, we offer a low-cost entry point into a high-earning industry.

  • Funding: Up to 70% unsecured bank financing is available through our established partners
  • Marketing Power: We kickstart your launch with 100,000 leaflets and a targeted local online presence
  • Expert Training: A comprehensive 10-day induction programme, including 5 days at our purpose-built training centre
  • On-going Mentorship: From Day 1, you are supported by a dedicated Business Development Manager and a Head Office team that handles marketing, bulk product ordering and credit control

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Training, Support and Technology That Set You Apart

You really don’t need any prior experience to build a profitable business with Greensleeves. Your 10-day training programme covers all you need to get started, including your PA1/PA6a qualifications. From there, you'll have a dedicated Business Development Manager to support you in the field. Not just at the start, but throughout your journey as a Greensleeves franchisee.

Our in-house marketing team play a huge part in your success too, building your local on and offline presence. Promotional materials are ready for you to use, and your location page on Greensleeves’ website presents a local, premium service.

On the technology side, Greensleeves is simply in a different league. Our bespoke software, self-measuring website tool, and exclusive fertiliser formulations – unavailable to competitors or the public – give you a genuine edge in the market. Our customer-facing ‘My Lawn Care portal offers’ 24/7 booking, visit reports, and direct communication tools that no competitor can match. What’s more, bespoke admin tools, including our CRM and the Greensleeves Live App, take many of the administrative burdens away from franchisees. This frees you up to work on the most profitable elements of your business – namely building relations with new and existing customers.

“I wanted my own business, but also the support”

"It takes a lot of pressure off knowing that you have a group of support staff at head office, from marketing through to HR as well as the head office support team who are wizards with the direct debit and admin system side of things." - Scott McSherry, Greensleeves Tyne & Wear

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NEW SERVICES: Home Exterior Care

Greensleeves is now expanding beyond lawn care with a new range of home exterior care services. These new services generate additional revenue for franchisees, and opportunities to serve customers who don’t even have a lawn!

From cleaning patios and driveways to controlling moss, algae and weeds, and clearing and cleaning gutters, fascias and soffits, our new services help homeowners keep their properties clean, safe and looking their best.

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Backed by a World-Class Network

Greensleeves is part of Neighbourly, a global franchise leader with 30 brands and 5,500 franchise owners worldwide. You’re not just joining a franchise, you're plugging into a proven worldwide system with the knowledge, infrastructure, and support to help you scale.

Closer to home, our 100+ franchisee network means you'll always have peers to learn from, lean on, and grow alongside. The Greensleeves network is a community that genuinely invests in each other's success.

Is This You?

Our most successful franchisees are motivated individuals who enjoy working outdoors, take pride in delivering brilliant customer service, and are serious about building a business – not just buying a job. You might be escaping the corporate world, looking for more freedom or driven by something personal; building security for your family, being your own boss, or simply doing work that matters.

And remember, experience in lawn care isn't necessary. Drive, attitude, and a commitment to following a 5* model absolutely are.

The grass truly is greener - and the numbers prove it

If you're ready to take control of your future with a low-cost, high-return franchise backed by the best in the industry, book a discovery call with Alex today.

Greensleeves - Grow With Us.

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Success Stories

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Taking the leap from employee to franchise owner

Scott McSherry of Greensleeves Tyne and Wear is keeping his new franchise in the family after acquiring the territory from his wife’s uncle. With four years of prior experience working within the same franchise, Scott brings extensive operational knowledge to his new role as owner. “Because I’d worked for Greensleeves before, I knew what a fantastic opportunity this was and jumped at the chance to run my own franchise,” commented Scott. 

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“I wish I had bought a franchise sooner!”

John Lilburne is the Greensleeves Mid Staffordshire franchisee. John has spent his entire life in employed roles, including The Football Association and a competitor of Greensleeves, and though he had always thought about being his own boss, he never had the confidence in himself to do it, until now!  “I had the opportunity to buy a franchise years ago but didn’t go through with it because I doubted myself. Looking back, I wish I had backed myself earlier.”

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From Employee to Franchisee

Natalie Reid is the Greensleeves franchisee for Aberdeen.  Natalie worked in the oil and gas industry before deciding to take time off after her first child.  After 10 years, Natalie felt the time was right for her to get back into work. She started working for the local Greensleeves franchisee which she thoroughly enjoyed, and so when the opportunity arose to buy the business, she decided to take the plunge!  She already knew the business and had invested a lot of time in getting to know customers etc and so decided it was goa od opportunity to benefit from something she already loved doing.

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From starting at just 19, Oliver Wood is now a successful multi-unit franchisee

In this insightful interview, we gain valuable insights from Oliver Wood, a driven and successful franchisee who has built a thriving multi-unit business with Greensleeves, a premier lawn care franchise. At just 19 years old, Oliver embarked on his entrepreneurial journey, fuelled the support of the franchise network. Over the years, he has expanded his operations, now overseeing an impressive portfolio spanning Huddersfield, North Sheffield, and Wakefield.

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Six months on as a franchisee - Neil Grainger's franchise journey

Greensleeves’ 100th Franchisee Neil Grainger has just completed his first six months with the lawncare company. Since investing with the franchise and launching in the fabulous coastal town of Bournemouth, Neil’s business has gone from strength to strength and is already treating the lawns of 132 customers.

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Greensleeves takes franchisees to France to uncover latest turf innovations

Exclusive access to one of Europe’s leading turf research facilities in Angers, France, has given Greensleeves Lawn Care franchisees a first-hand look at the innovation shaping the future of professional lawn care. Members of the brand’s Franchise Advisory Council (FAC), alongside two Business Development Managers and Managing Director Cheryl Harper, spent time exploring Top Green’s specialist breeding grounds. 

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Putting down roots: Two Greensleeves franchise journeys

Just over a year after joining the network, Dan and Holly Scott at Greensleeves Newmarket are already preparing to take on a second territory. David Fortune at Greensleeves Enfield, meanwhile, has spent more than a decade growing a business from an empty territory into an established operation supported by a trusted team. While their experiences differ, both highlight the flexibility of the Greensleeves franchise model and the opportunities it creates at every stage of business ownership.

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Greensleeves franchisees invest in third territory following record growth

A husband-and-wife franchise team has strengthened its commitment to the Greensleeves Lawn Care network by investing in a third franchise territory, after building two highly successful locations across South and North Yorkshire. Jamie and Lesley Clark, who currently operate Greensleeves Doncaster and Greensleeves North Yorkshire, have now acquired the North Nottinghamshire territory, further expanding their growing lawn care portfolio.

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What to look for when investing in a franchise that doesn't stand still

The most attractive franchise opportunities aren’t just the ones performing well today – they are those actively preparing for tomorrow. In a market where customer expectations shift quickly and competition is constantly evolving, standing still is often the fastest way to fall behind. For prospective franchisees, this makes one factor especially important: choosing a brand that is committed to continuous improvement. Here, Cheryl Harper, Managing Director of Greensleeves Lawn Care, discusses what prospective franchisees should look for when assessing whether a franchise is truly committed to ongoing improvement - and how that mindset can directly impact long-term success.

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Greensleeves adds new gutter services to power year-round franchise growth

Greensleeves Lawn Care is turning shifts in seasonal customer demand into a commercial opportunity with the launch of two new gutter services – gutter clearing and gutter, fascia and soffit cleaning – giving franchisees more ways to generate revenue beyond the core lawn care season.

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Greensleeves unites franchise network to "forge ahead" at 2026 reunion

Ambition, collaboration and a clear focus on customers took centre stage as Greensleeves Lawn Care brought its franchise network together for its 2026 annual franchise reunion at the Hilton Birmingham Metropole. Eighty Greensleeves franchisees joined 550 franchisees from across the wider Neighbourly® brand network for the annual gathering, which this year carried the theme Forging Ahead – a confident statement of intent for the brand’s next phase of growth.

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