As a groO Green Franchise owner you will not only be responsible for installing and maintaining organic vegetable gardens in backyards, schools, health care facilities, and businesses, but also for providing educational programs and high quality organic products within your protected area. This is wonderful news for those within your protected marketing territory who wish to enjoy the benefits of organic food and rid their families of the chemicals that are being put in and on our produce.

Growing a home organic vegetable garden can have numerous benefits. Vegetable gardening offers environmental and financial benefits, educational opportunities, and many social aspects that affect our communities in a positive way. You can even use your garden as part of your disaster preparedness plans.

The groO Concept of Self Sufficiency concerns spreading the word about the benefits of organic food with the help of dedicated franchisees throughout the nation and beyond. Organic Gardening Franchises for sale now!

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To receive more information about the groO Franchise Opportunity, please complete the Franchise Application.

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FAQS

1. Do I have to hire employees?

You will need two strong individuals to assist at most installations who are capable of carrying about 50 pounds. Bookkeeping, office duties, etc. can be done by you, an employee, or an outside company.

2. Can I have a business partner?

Yes, we are willing to work with partnerships. A Franchise Development Representative can discuss this option further.

3. Can I operate the business part time?

Yes, as long as you meet sales requirements.

4. Can this be a home-based business?

Yes, you will operate from your home office. You will spend a majority of your time within your territory providing service, building relationships and distributing marketing materials. This territory is based on the demographic compositions. You will not need a physical location for your business unless you want to stock product in a warehouse. You will receive rights to an exclusive marketing territory to ensure you are never competing with any other franchisees.

5. What is going on in the organic gardening industry?

It is our desire to exploit and franchise the groO concept of organic gardening enabling environmentally conscious consumers to install and maintain customized organic vegetable gardens and vineyards in a minimum of space and with a minimum of fuss. Our approach is by far the most convenient way for newcomers who made up 21% of the USA population in 2009 to begin organic gardening at home. Educating the public about the benefits of organic food is a priority.

6. But I don't know much about organic gardening. Can I still be a green franchise owner?

Yes, training includes basic organic gardening procedures.

7. But I've never owned a business before. Can I run a groO green franchise?

Yes, a large section of Franchisee Training is dedicated to this becoming a successful business owner and operator.

8. How long is Franchisee Training?

Franchisee Training is a mandatory 4 days. Some of the training is done in a classroom setting and some in the field, learning about organic gardening and the benefits of organic food.

9. What are the financial requirements?

$12,500 Initial Franchise Fee or $15,500 if you want to finance the initial fee.

+$3,900 to $37,450 Initial Operating Capital (these fees are not necessarily paid to groO, but for travel to initial training etc.)

$16,400 to $49,950 Total Investment
A detailed breakdown of these figures and all other financial aspects of the business is located in the Franchise Disclosure and Franchise Agreement.

10. Does groO offer financing?

Yes, groO does offer financing. Please email or call us for details.

11. How much do I pay groO in royalties?

Beginning on the Opening Date, you must pay us a 'Royalty' of 6% of the first $100,000 in Gross Revenues received by you during a calendar year. Beginning the sixth month after opening, a minimum of $100/month must be paid in royalties.

12. How much money can I make?

We can only suggest that it all depends on your commitment to your profession, how well you have organized your company, and your ability to convince ordinary people to grow organic gardens on a consistent basis.

13. What do I get for my initial fee?

groO will provide our franchisees with a turnkey method of installing and maintaining vegetable gardens. This will include legal agreements for employees, brokers, and subcontractors, planter plans, access to approved certified organic soil, compost/fertilizer, plants and seeds, marketing material artwork including power points marketing ideas, training materials including power points, educational materials including full curriculum and subject specific workshop and class materials, access to team of consultants, protected marketing territory, in class and on-site training including your copy of the Operations Manual.

14. In what ways does a franchisee make income?

There are multiple income streams associated with our franchise opportunity. Here are some of them:

A. Garden, Vineyard, or Fruit Tree Installations

B. Garden Maintenance Services

C. School Educational Programs

D. Adult Gardening Educational Programs

E. Retail Product Sales

15. What if I have more questions?

Email us at Franchise Opportunities

Is a groO Franchise right for you?

Buying a franchise is not a small decision. To minimize risk, a detailed business plan can help. We suggest you have a Business Plan in place because careful detailed research into the particular business you plan on investing your time and money into will help you prepare for your new venture. groO Franchise Development Representatives will help you through our Extensive Opportunity Procedures to determine if the business is a good fit for your personality, lifestyle, goals, and marketing territory.

Steps of our Opportunity Procedure

Franchise Application: Upon receipt of your inquiry, a franchise application will be emailed or mailed to you for completion and signatures. A resume should be attached and returned with your application.

Phone Interview: A phone appointment will be set when your completed signed application and resume is reviewed and deemed acceptable. A groO Franchise Development Representative will answer your initial questions and discuss the basics of the business with you.

Franchise Agreement Review: The Franchise Agreement will address the legal aspects of the business. The Agreement will provide you with all the necessary information about your relationship with groO and the history of the founder and the company.

Marketing Territory: We will determine the exact boundaries of your exclusive marketing area as we learn more about you. We are interested in keeping travel time and expense to a minimum in order to be as "green" as possible.

Marketing Information: You will learn more about our proven marketing techniques. The groO support system is an effective marketing tool on both a local and national level.

Training Details: A Franchise Development Representative reviews details about the 4 day initial training class. The training will be held at our Franchise Headquarters in Rancho Cucamonga, CA. The Ontario, CA Airport is conveniently located approximately 3 miles from the office as are overnight accommodations, etc.

Decision and Acceptance: After completing all the above steps, we will know if groO is the right franchise for you. And you will be sure you are on the right track, too. We want this to be a beneficial decision for all.

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