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Countrywide Franchise
  • About Us
  • How it Works
  • Benefits
  • Investment & Earnings
  • Our Franchisees
  • Available Opportunities

An Industry Leading Brand with Decades of Franchising Heritage

Hurry, we are nearly sold out and have only two virgin territories available...

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45 Independently Operated Franchise Locations Covering the Whole of the UK

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We’re Nearly Sold Out!

Countrywide Grounds Maintenance has over 30 years of franchising experience behind us. Now, due to the continued success of our franchise network we have no new franchise territories available.

With over 30 years of franchising experience, we have made the mistakes so that you don’t have to.

Established in 1984

Countrywide franchise owners stretch from Plymouth to Aberdeen providing the same quality service to clients.

45 Franchise Owners

Our franchise owners across the country are building high revenue local businesses.

£900k Average Turnover

Due to the consistent success of our network we now have only 2 new territories remaining and just a handful of franchise resales.

NEARLY SOLD OUT!

Full & Active Members of the British Franchise Association

How it Works

No Experience Needed

The Countrywide franchise model has been designed so that you can build a sustainable, multi-van operation to heights of £1million+ in annual turnover.

Most importantly, due to our streamlined systems and dedicated back office support team, driven individuals can begin their Countrywide business without previous grounds maintenance or landscaping experience.

All of this is made possible through our comprehensive training programme which ensures you are fully prepared for launch. Alongside access to one of the most comprehensive franchise support packages in the UK with readily available support in marketing, sales, tendering, finance, health and safety and more.

Your Role

As a Countrywide Grounds franchise owner, you will not be ‘on the tools’ yourself. Instead, you will responsible for leading and motivating your team of grounds maintenance operatives’ and facilitating consistent growth within your local territory.

But you won’t be out in the field on your own. Our dedicated franchise support team will be with you every step of the way, guiding you on the decisions you make within your business and helping you plan for growth. As a Countrywide busines owner, you can expect to be in control of:

  • Recruiting and Leading Your Staff
  • Managing Health and Safety
  • Controlling Your Finances
  • Implementing Local Marketing
  • Driving Revenue Growth
  • Delivering Outstanding Customer Service

Providing Essential Services to Some of the UK's Biggest Brands

As a respected brand with full national coverage, we have a number of corporate national accounts. These are companies that commission work for our franchisees to complete on a monthly basis with irregular extras.

Our National Accounts team manages the whole relationship providing one point of contact for the client ensuring we deliver a uniform, efficient service.

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Why Join the Countrywide Network?

Let’s face it, Grounds Maintenance isn’t the most appealing to those outside of the industry, however it holds grand rewards for those that can successfully penetrate the market within their local area. The average Countrywide Grounds franchise owner achieves annual sales of £900k p.a. with more and more of our top performing franchise owners hitting the £1.5 million mark.

  • You are the business owner, in full control of your schedule
  • Build a valuable asset that you can keep within your family or sell on
  • Long term, you can achieve a better work-life balance
  • Join a recession-proof industry with unwavering demand
  • Receive full training and dedicated franchise support
  • Enjoy the financial rewards a £1million plus business offers

Investment & Earning Potential

An increasing number of our franchise owners are reporting turnover levels in excess of £1,500,000 per annum with the largest Countrywide franchise having hit £3,700,000 within their territory. We would expect an established office to achieve net profits (before franchise owner earnings and finance costs) of c.15-20%.

Countrywide Grounds Maintenance is a legacy business, with several of our franchise owners in the process of, or planning to keep their business within the family. When you join Countrywide, you can be sure that you have made a long-term investment in your future, growing a sustainable business that will always be in demand.

Each Countrywide franchise resale is different and the asking prices will vary. If you are interested in acquiring an available Countrywide business, contact our team to receive further details.

We have a strong working relationship with our finance partners, who have reviewed our business model and awarded us the highest level of finance available to new franchise owners. This means that you could secure bank funding for up to 70% of your investment.

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People Just Like You in Control of £1million+ Businesses

Countrywide Grounds Maintenance franchise owners come from a range of different backgrounds, with varying motivations for wanting to start their own business. Whether they wanted to escape the corporate world, be in control of their schedule or simply earn more money, there was one thing they all had in common… All were attracted to the secure franchise model Countrywide offers.

Read their stories below…

Countrywide – Franchisee of The Year

The Franchisee of the Year Award recognises those who not only achieve exceptional business results but also contribute to the strength of the wider network.

Martin Davenport

Countrywide Grounds Franchisee of The Year

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The grass will always need cutting…

I chose Countrywide as the grass will always need cutting. But in addition to that, the franchise model is perfect for a new business venture as you get a proven business model and strong central support.

Adrian Sargent

Countrywide Grounds Wiltshire

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I love waking up each day being in control of my own destiny…

I love waking up each day and being in control of my own destiny. I’ve learned the importance of enjoying work and also enjoying home time with my family.

George Beaty

Countrywide Grounds Dorset

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With Countrywide, Every Day is Different!

Gary & Ros Martin joined Countrywide in 2015. As seasoned business owners they have relished the challenge that a Countrywide franchise provided and are now enjoying the fruits of their hard work.

Gary & Ros Martin

Countrywide Grounds Coventry & Warwickshire

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My son has now joined me in the business…

Family is very important in my life. My son joined the business in 2017, 18 months later he’s contributed heavily with the extra sales he’s bought into our business and continues to work with me.

Phillip Young

Countrywide Grounds Cheshire

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Visit our Commercial Customer Website at www.countrywidegrounds.com

Available Opportunities

With some Countrywide Franchise Owners having been in the network for over 15 years, the chances of you being able to take on your local franchise territory are slim. However, if you are based in one of our few available locations then act quickly, it is unlikely that you will get the opportunity to purchase your local area again.

Due to the continued success and maturity of our franchise network we now only have two new franchise territories available.

Available inScotland

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Available inNorth West

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Available inNorth East

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Available inYorkshire

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Available inEast Midlands

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Available inWest Midlands

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Available inWales

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Available inEast Anglia

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Available inSouth East

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Available inSouth West

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Available inLondon

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Available inNorthern Ireland

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Franchise Resales

Portsmouth

Covering Portsmouth, Chincester, Worthing and Fareham, the Portsmouth territory holds great potential for any driven, locally based candidate.

Asking Price

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East Sussex

A successful, well-established franchise opportunity available in East Sussex, with considerable potential for further growth.

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Cumbria

An established franchise business available in Cumbria, offering a solid foundation and significant potential for growth in the region.

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Hereford

An established franchise opportunity available in Hereford, presenting a strong foundation with ample potential for future growth in the area.

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