Lawn Mowing Business For Sale – Sarasota, Florida

Lawn Mowing Business for sale $120,000! Owner collects $95,760 in gross revenue and nets $84,320 per year! Lawn Route currently services 67 residential accounts in the Sarasota, Florida region. Lawn services included: mowing, trimming, and edging, and in addition owner offers tree and bush trimming to increase revenue. Owner has operated business as an owner/operator for 25 years. Turnkey and established with a solid customer base.

Frequently Asked Questions:

What are the current average sales and gross income for this route?

Currently this route grosses $95,760 in yearly sales, and after expenses nets $84,320 per year. Income documentation will be provided to all serious buyers.

How do I get paid?

The business revenue is derived from lawn care which includes: mowing, trimming, and edging, and in addition owner offers tree and bush trimming to increase revenue. Owner bills clients on a monthly basis. Payment can be received in cash, check, or credit.

How much can I make?

Lawn mowing businesses have unlimited growth potential. The yearly revenue can be increased by new accounts being established. New accounts can be established in person or by hiring a 3rd party contractor or employee to grow the business.

Can I finance a lawn business?

There is no seller financing for this route, and unfortunately banks will NOT write business loans against route based businesses for several reasons. You can review additional Financing Options Here.

What are my expenses and overhead?

Expenses include, but are not limited to: equipment repair and maintenance, fuel, insurance, equipment, and dump fees. The current owner estimates $11,440 in operating cost/expenses per year.

What type of insurance do I need?

Typically a single owner operator of a route distributorship will need commercial insurance for their delivery vehicle and business liability insurance. Owners with multiple employees will need a multiple vehicle policy and workers’ compensation. Routes For Sale now offers discounts on insurance! Through our size and volume, we have partnered with some of the largest insurance brokers in the nation to offer the best rates. Request Your Free Insurance Quote Here.

What type of vehicle do I need?

The current owner services this lawn route with a 2009 Chevrolet Pickup 2500 (54k miles) and a 16′ Express trailer which are included with the sale of the business. Estimated value of $15,000. Common delivery vehicles used for this type of business are box trucks or trailers. If you are considering purchasing, leasing or financing a vehicle you can review additional information here.

What type of equipment is included with this lawn business?

Equipment list includes: (2) Grasshopper Mowers, (1) Toro Mower, (3) Echo Weedeater (1) Echo Hedge Trimmer, (1) Stihl Hedge Trimmer, (1) Redmax Hedge Trimmer, (2) Echo Power Edgers, (3) Echo Backpack Blowers, (1) Echo Pruner, (2 Echo Chain Saws, gasoline jugs, shovels, rakes, and more. Estimated value of equipment is $38,000.

What is the Gross vs the Net income?

The gross income for the lawn route is $95,760 per year, minus your above mentioned operating expenses of $11,440, gives you net/cash flow of $84,320 per year.

How does the selling price of the route get determined?

To determine a business’s price, a standard formula is to multiply 1.5-2 years of the net/cash flow plus consideration of the business assets. This business is priced under market value!

Why is the owner selling?

The owner is retiring.

Where is the lawn business service area located?

Within the Sarasota, Florida region.

How many customers does the lawn business have?

There are currently 67 residential accounts. New owner may grow the business more if desired.

Does the owner have contracts in place with customers?

This lawn business is operated without contracts. From experience and based on a 25 year successful business model the owner has found that developing positive customer relationships is better than contracts.

How long has the seller owned the business?

The current owner has owned this business for 25 years.

How many days a week, and what hours does the owner work?

Currently the owner works 5 days a week Monday-Friday. Owner occasionally works on Saturday’s doing tree and bush trimming to increase revenue.

What about vacation time or personal days?

As a business owner you are responsible for servicing the route. It is our recommendation that you hire or train someone for additional time needed off. Additionally, you can network and hire relief drivers with previous route experience at RouteReliefDrivers.com.  Route Relief Drivers is a nationwide network that allows independent route distributors and vacation relief drivers to connect with each other. Each party negotiates its own terms and compensation.

What do you recommend when purchasing a business?

When purchasing this type of business we recommend forming some type of entity such as an LLC or Corporation to do business under. This not only offers protection for your personal assets, but also ensures protection of your business. If you need help forming this, we recommend that you Form A Corporation Here.

What else should I know?

Be Your Own Boss with flexible hours! Unlimited growth opportunity! The Lawn mowing business is a service based business which cannot be outsourced. Unlimited growth potential with unlimited territory boundaries. It is no surprise that more people today want to do “their own thing”. Hurry this won’t last long! Priced to sell at $120,000!Contact Us About This Route Here!

Disclaimer: Routes For Sale is a Broker that brings buyers and sellers together. Routes For Sale does not represent, or is not affiliated with the company the distributorship is being offered. All agreements are made between the buyer and seller and not Routes For Sale. It is the prospective Buyer’s duty and obligation to verify the accuracy of the Seller’s representations and if necessary retain attorneys, accountants, business appraisers, or other professionals. The representation of income is based on a current 52 week sales average generated by the efforts of the current owner. As with any business you can make more or less.