Landscape maintenance franchise The Gardener Inc. has planted a new franchise territory in South Surrey-White Rock, British Columbia. New owner and veteran gardener Corey Ferguson opened for business this spring.
"We are excited to add such a strong franchise owner and market to our company," said David Jones, vice-president of The Gardener, which first opened in Ontario in the mid-1980s and has been franchising since 1994.
The latest territory is the 40th in Canada and the second in B.C.'s Lower Mainland.
Jones says the company is looking to further expand into Western Canada, with plans to add more locations in B.C. and the Prairie provinces.
The Gardener provides landscape maintenance services for both residential and commercial clients throughout the year.
"The Gardener is positioned to take advantage of an aging Canadian population that wants to stay in their homes," Jones said. "Coupled with more middle-aged people with young families, The Gardener has a strong future."
The Gardener franchises cost between $40,000 and $45,000, including equipment.
from Western Investor April 2012
