History

• US parent established 1929
• Started franchising 1949 (U.S.)
• Started franchising in the U.K. 1959
• TruGreen Started 1974 (U.S.)
• 1976 Founder member of the B.F.A. (U.K.) - ServiceMaster
• 5,400 service centres worldwide in 38 countries
• 245,000 trained associates worldwide
• 10.5 million customer visits annually
• 3.5 million lawncare, tree & shrub care customers (U.S.)
• U.S. HQ staff 600. More than 60 in the U.K.
• SM in America, Europe and Asia
• TruGreen UK pilot launched 2003
• First franchise sold 2004
• Provisional B.F.A. member 2004
• Over 70 areas sold to date