Inspired by the Success of a Friend, Gus Sardina Opens His First Lawn Doctor
Gus Sardina opens his first Lawn Doctor franchise in Miami.
· 1851 Franchise· February 16, 2018
Company
Lawn Doctor — page 10
Lawn Doctor is a company in Burnaze's franchise knowledge graph, mentioned since 1969. 243 stories link here, each summarized from the original publisher. * Lawn Doctor has a family legacy with John Demeyer's family growing the business to 4,000 customers in Western Connecticut since its launch in 1987 [[2026-08-03 Lawn Doctor Family Legacy The Demeyer Success Story (a2c490)]]. * The franchise has a recession-resistant model with high profit margins and offers development opportunities in nearly every state [[2026-05-13 Lawn Doctor Franchise Opportunity Costs, Fees and Profits (a5efc5)]]. * Lawn Doctor franchise has been ranked on Entrepreneur's Franchise 500 list for 47 years, highlighting its strength and commitment to franchisees [[2026-04-09 Lawn Doctor Franchise 47 Years on Entrepreneur Franchise 500 (d00016)]]. * Todd and Janis Rucker sold their Lawn Doctor franchise in Hot Springs, Arkansas, to their former general manager Russ Dunning and his wife Kalin for a seven-figure deal [[2026-04-03 Lawn Doctor Franchise Succession Todd & Janis Rucker’s Story (408e84)]]. * Navy veteran Dominick Pennella found success with a Lawn Doctor franchise in Florida, applying the skills and lessons he learned in his childhood, military, and corporate career [[2026-02-27 Navy Veteran Finds Franchise Success with Lawn Doctor in Florida (04e505)]]. * Happinest Brands, the parent company of Lawn Doctor, added 24 new territories and supported the transition of three additional territories to new ownership in the third quarter of 2025 [[2025-12-02 Happinest Brands adds 24 new territories (d1dd61)]]. * Lawn Doctor is a leading lawn care franchise offering science-backed services and pest management, with 640 locations nationwide [[2026-05-13 Lawn Doctor Franchise Opportunity Costs, Fees and Profits (a5efc5)]]. * Jeff and Lorie Walling, Lawn Doctor franchisees, broke a 57-year record for rookie performance and won the Rookie of the Year award in their first year of operation [[2025-03-20 Lawn Doctor Franchise Success Rookies of the Year Set Record (dbaf05)]]. Filed under Home Services / Lawn & pest.
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Former School Teacher David Morrison Finds New Career with Lawn Doctor
Former teacher David Morrison finds success with Lawn Doctor franchise
· 1851 Franchise· February 16, 2018
Tenured Lawn Doctor Owner Kehn Dickerson Becomes a Franchisee Mentor
Kehn Dickerson opened his first Lawn Doctor franchise in Columbus, Georgia 22 years ago.
· 1851 Franchise· February 15, 2018
Once a Lawn Doctor Employee, Harold Tamburro Now Owns Multiple Territories
Harold Tamburro owns multiple Lawn Doctor territories after 30 years.
· 1851 Franchise· February 1, 2018
Lawn Doctor Father and Son Team Expand Business in South Florida
Pete Smith, a former Whirlpool sales manager, expanded his business in South Florida by becoming a Lawn Doctor franchisee after his non-compete expired.
· 1851 Franchise· January 17, 2018
Spring Push Starts in Winter for Lawn Doctor Professionals
When Kristin and Bob Eisbrenner decided to open their own Lawn Doctor business in 2015, the married couple wanted to start a business they could grow on their own schedule.
· 1851 Franchise· January 9, 2018
Retired Air Force Pilot Finds a Second Career with Lawn Doctor
Retired Air Force pilot Rich Anderson starts a Lawn Doctor franchise
· 1851 Franchise· January 5, 2018
Lawn Doctor Franchisee Mike Mary Leads by Serving
Lawn Doctor franchisee Mike Mary leads by serving his community through his business, applying his experience working with people to his franchise venture.
· 1851 Franchise· December 28, 2017
Ohio’s Alan Eggleston Finds a Fresh Start with Lawn Doctor
Alan Eggleston starts Lawn Doctor franchise after 33 years in corporate world
· 1851 Franchise· December 18, 2017
Lawn Doctor Celebrates 50 Years of Franchising
In 1966, the first Lawn Doctor operation—then called Auto Lawn—opened in New Jersey.
· 1851 Franchise· December 12, 2017
How a Former Foodservice Franchisee Found a New Niche with Lawn Doctor
Since Brent Harl joined Lawn Doctor, he’s grown his business from a single territory in Denver to a small empire in the state of Colorado.
· 1851 Franchise· December 8, 2017
Lawn Doctor Franchisee Kris Polmanteer Expands Her Operation In The Longhorn State
When Kris Polmanteer purchased her first Lawn Doctor territory in Magnolia, Texas, she was still working as an office manager for a landscaping company and did not have a partner, let alone a staff, to support the new venture.
· 1851 Franchise· December 7, 2017
What Service Brands Look for in Prospective Franchisees
Service brands look for prospective franchisees with strong community outreach and customer interface skills, according to development professionals from six service franchise brands.
· 1851 Franchise· November 30, 2017
Best Service Franchises
When the word “franchising” is first mentioned, it’s often for restaurant chains to be the first thing that comes to mind.
· 1851 Franchise· November 30, 2017
Cincinnati Lawn Doctor Franchisee Chris Faller Reflects on Four Years with the Brand
Chris Faller reflects on four years with Lawn Doctor franchise.
· 1851 Franchise· November 29, 2017
Lawn Doctor Franchisee Finds the Perfect Work-Life Balance with the Brand’s Semi-Absentee Model
Dave and Dawn Mlotkiewicz first met 25 years ago. They were both working for a lawn care service company—Dave as an assistant branch manager and Dawn as an accountant.
· 1851 Franchise· November 1, 2017
Cincinnati Business Consultant Dave Satcher Approaches Fifth Season with Lawn Doctor
Dave Satcher, a Lawn Doctor owner, shares his experience of transitioning from a business consultant to a franchisee and the challenges he faced.
· 1851 Franchise· October 30, 2017
Lawn Doctor Included in Entrepreneur Magazine's Franchise 500 Rankings
Lawn Doctor is included in Entrepreneur Magazine's Franchise 500 Rankings, ranking at 124 and demonstrating its exceptional strength and growth as a franchise brand.
· 1851 Franchise· October 18, 2017
Why The Seasonality of the Lawn Doctor Business Is Such A Benefit To The Brand
Lawn Doctor franchisees manage their business from March to November, with a break allowing for recalibration and recharge.
· 1851 Franchise· October 11, 2017
Experienced Lawn Care Professional Finds Opportunity for Growth with Lawn Doctor
Wilson Harris finds opportunity for growth with Lawn Doctor, a lawn care franchise.
· 1851 Franchise· October 11, 2017
Franchisees Go From Lawn Care To Beauty Care
Tracey and Harold Tamburro are no strangers to franchising. The couple owns and operates 12 Lawn Doctor franchises in New Jersey.
· Franchising.com· August 23, 2017
1851 On The Road: Russell Frith of Lawn Doctor
Russell Frith, president and CEO of Lawn Doctor, has led the brand to success for nearly 25 years, earning recognition as a top authority on franchising and business.
· 1851 Franchise· February 10, 2017
AdWeek: Lawn Doctor Debuts Quirky New Ads In Time for Busy Summer Season
Lawn Doctor has launched a new ad campaign with dozens of creative assets ahead of the spring sales season.
· 1851 Franchise· June 24, 2016
Lawn Doctor's Services Are A Cut Above The Rest
Lawn Doctor's high customer retention rate is attributed to its franchisees' commitment to quality service.
· 1851 Franchise· December 31, 1969