Monster Tree Service: Leading the Way in Comprehensive Tree Care

Monster Tree Service is a trailblazing brand in the tree care sector, providing a comprehensive array of tree pruning and removal services. Established in 2008 in Fort Washington, PA, by entrepreneur Josh Skolnick, the company quickly became a prominent name in the tree care industry. In 2012, recognizing the potential for scalable growth, Monster Tree Service began offering franchise opportunities, which facilitated its rapid expansion across the United States.

Today, the franchise operates in numerous states, delivering a broad range of services such as tree pruning, removal, stump grinding, shrub maintenance, and plant healthcare, among others. The corporate office, located in Doylestown, PA, manages its extensive network of franchises, ensuring consistent quality and service delivery across all locations.

Monster Tree Service distinguishes itself from competitors by targeting the fragmented "mom-and-pop" market segment and offering a home-based franchise model that eliminates the need for a physical storefront. This strategic approach not only lowers overhead costs but also supports scalable growth, multiple revenue streams, and a variety of investment options for franchisees. What truly sets Monster Tree Service apart is its dedication to blending professional arboricultural care with a business model designed for success in the $29 billion tree care industry.

Training 

Initial Training

• A comprehensive pre-opening training program is provided to franchisees and their designated employees, focusing on essential skills needed for system responsibilities.
• The duration and content of the training program can vary depending on the prior experience of the trainee.
• Trainees may be required to pass proficiency tests in various areas as determined by the franchisor to successfully complete the program.
• The franchisor holds the right to terminate the agreement if a trainee does not meet the required standards during this initial training.

Additional Training

• Post-opening, franchisees have access to additional required and optional training programs at specified times and locations.
• These programs, deemed necessary by the franchisor, must be successfully completed by designated individuals.

Training Methods

• Training can be conducted in person, via video, online, or through other means as determined by the franchisor.
• The training may be delivered by the franchisor, its affiliates, or third-party providers.

Training Fees

• The franchisor may charge fees for training additional trainees beyond the program's designated maximum, remedial training for non-compliance with brand standards, re-training, or optional training programs.

Travel Expenses

• Franchisees are responsible for all travel, living, wages, and other expenses incurred by trainees for all training sessions, including the initial training.
• If training is conducted away from the franchisor's headquarters, franchisees may also need to cover the travel, meal, and lodging expenses of the franchisor's trainers.

Training Assistance

• Franchisees are expected to assist in training or aiding other franchisees after their business opens, with the franchisor reimbursing reasonable costs and expenses for this assistance.

Territory Protection

The franchisor provides a protected territory during the Franchise Agreement term, contingent on full compliance with all terms, including specific Minimum Performance Requirements and the restriction against servicing customers outside the designated territory. "Protected" means that the franchisor will not operate or authorize others to operate under the same marks and system within the franchisee's territory, except as otherwise specified.

However, franchisees do not receive an exclusive territory and may encounter competition from other franchisees, franchisor-owned outlets, or other distribution channels or brands controlled by the franchisor.

Typically, a territory encompasses approximately 200,000 individuals and is defined using postal zip codes. The population for a given territory may vary based on factors determined by the franchisor, such as geographic size.