Own One of the UK's Leading Grounds Maintenance Businesses
A Proven Business. A Recognised Brand. An Outstanding Opportunity.
Established in Manchester in 1984, Countrywide Grounds Maintenance has grown from a successful independent business into one of the UK's largest and most respected grounds maintenance franchise networks.
Today, with over 40 years of experience, 46 franchise businesses covering the UK and an annual network turnover exceeding £45 million, Countrywide has built an enviable reputation for delivering high-quality grounds maintenance services to some of the country's most recognised organisations.
As a full member of the British Franchise Association and consistently recognised as an Elite Franchise Top 100 Franchise, Countrywide offers an opportunity to invest in a business model that has been refined, proven and continually strengthened over four decades.
Why Countrywide?
Grounds maintenance is an essential service. Schools need their campuses maintained, hospitals require safe and attractive environments, housing associations demand reliable contractors, and commercial organisations expect exceptional standards all year round.
As long as grass continues to grow, trees require maintenance and landscapes need caring for, demand for professional grounds maintenance will remain.
Countrywide has built a resilient business model based on long-term contracted work, providing franchise owners with recurring monthly income rather than relying solely on one-off projects.
Alongside these recurring contracts, franchisees also generate additional revenue through enhancement works, seasonal projects and reactive maintenance, creating multiple income streams and significant opportunities for growth.
National Buying Power. Local Business Ownership.
One of the greatest strengths of becoming a Countrywide franchise owner is immediate access to nationally secured contracts with some of the UK's best-known organisations.
These established relationships provide a strong platform from which franchise owners can build and expand their businesses while also developing local commercial opportunities within their own territory.
You Manage the Business – Your Team Delivers the Service
Countrywide is designed for business owners rather than landscapers.
You do not need previous grounds maintenance experience. Instead, your role is to lead and grow the business, managing people, developing customer relationships and driving profitability.
Your employed teams undertake the day-to-day grounds maintenance, allowing you to focus on building a successful and scalable business.
Our customers include:
- Schools
- Hospitals
- Housing Associations
- Business Parks
- Universities
- Hotels
- Heritage Sites
- Cemeteries
- Sports Facilities
- Commercial Estates
The Opportunity.
The territory represents an exceptional opportunity to acquire and develop an already established business within one of the UK's strongest franchise networks.
The business benefits from an existing customer base, recurring contracted revenue and nationally recognised clients already operating within the territory.
For an ambitious individual with strong leadership and management skills, this region offers enormous potential for continued expansion.
With the support of Countrywide's experienced head office team, comprehensive training programme and proven operating systems, there is significant opportunity to grow the existing client base, win additional contracts and develop the business into a £2 million-plus operation.
Whether your background is in management, operations, sales or business leadership, this is an opportunity to own a respected business backed by more than four decades of industry expertise.
Invest in a Business Built for Long-Term Growth
Joining Countrywide means far more than purchasing a franchise. It means becoming part of a nationally recognised organisation with an established reputation, exclusive national contracts, proven systems and a support network dedicated to helping franchisees succeed.
If you are looking for a business that combines recurring income, essential services, long-term customer relationships and genuine growth potential, the territory offers an outstanding opportunity.
With a trusted brand, an experienced support team and a proven formula for success, there has never been a better time to become part of Countrywide Grounds Maintenance
