Weed Man wants to expand to Montgomery, Ala., and is looking for someone to buy the local franchise rights.
The company started in Canada and has expanded to locations in the United States, including Atlanta and other Southern cities.
Bruce Sheppard, an official involved with the company's franchise efforts, said he thinks the company would be a good fit for Montgomery.
Weed Man, which provides largely chemical care for lawns, offers the would-be business owner an easier road than an independent start-up, he said.
"It is a turnkey operation," Sheppard said. "You are getting 35 to 40 years of experience."
Like any franchise operation, Weed Man requires substantial up-front money.
Sheppard said Weed Man expects its franchisees to invest up to $120,000 up front. Most of that needs to be in cash to allow the franchisee to keep credit lines open for other expenses.
He said the slow economy creates opportunities instead of challenges for yard-care companies.
"It costs a homeowner $300-400 (per year)," he said. "It is not a huge ticket item, and we see a growth in that area."
A typical Weed Man operator does not have to have yard experience.
"We want somebody with sales and marketing savvy," Sheppard said.