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Profitable Garden Services and Lawn Care Franchise Hertfordshire For Sale

Hitchin, Hertfordshire, UK
Asking Price:
£85,000 Inventory / Stock included
Turnover:
£84,483
Net Profit:
£39,000

Established Nicenstripy lawn care franchise with strong profits, loyal clients, repeat business, and growth potential in Hertfordshire commuter towns.

This nicenstripy franchise offers a ready-made opportunity to take over a profitable, reputable lawn care and garden maintenance business. Operating for over 17 years, it delivers consistent income through lawn cutting, treatments, and various related services. As part of the respected nicenstripy brand, buyers benefit from national marketing, proven systems, and full training, making it ideal for anyone seeking a low-risk route into business ownership.

The franchise covers a densely populated and growing area of Hertfordshire, including Hitchin, Letchworth Garden City, Stevenage, Baldock, and surrounding villages. The territory is compact, well-connected by road and rail, and currently experiencing significant housing expansion—making it a prime location for future growth. There is minimal direct competition, with demand regularly outstripping supply.

With one full-time and one part-time employee, the business is run from home with low overheads. A liveried van, professional equipment, uniformed staff and branded systems set this business ahead of many competitors. Franchisees pay a monthly fee of £405 and benefit from centralised services including customer enquiry handling and promotional tools. The business offers excellent scope to expand through marketing, staff growth, or service diversification.

Full initial training is provided by nicenstripy, including an operations manual, marketing materials, and access to trade discounts. The current owner will provide two weeks of hands-on support during the transition to ensure business continuity. Ongoing mentoring and optional training packages are also available to help new owners grow faster. The business is SafeContractor approved and also holds a Waste Carriers Licence.

This is a rare chance to acquire a stable, scalable business in a thriving market. Enquire now to find out more.

Property Information

Location:

Home Based

Premises Details:

None

Business Operation

Management type:
This business is owner operated.
Expansion Potential:

Excellent. Ongoing and future housing developments across the territory offer substantial growth opportunities.

Competition / Market:

Very limited local competition, demand often exceeds supply

Reasons for selling:

Retirement

Trading hours:

Monday to Friday, 8am–4pm; occasional Saturdays

Employees:
2
Years established:
17

Franchise Information

Franchise opportunity:

Franchise Resale

Franchise terms:

£5,000 + VAT sign-on fee (includes training, branding, and support). Monthly franchise fee: £405.

Other Information

Support & training:

Full franchise training included; 2 weeks of handover support from the current owner; ongoing mentoring and optional advanced training available

Inventory / Stock value:
£10,000 - included in the asking price
Home based:
This business can be run from home.