Columbia company launches lawn care franchising business nationally

Columbia-based Authority Brands launched Lawn Squad, a lawn care franchising business developed from its Weed Pro name and system. Lawn Squad will offer services such as lawn fertilization and weed control, lawn aeration and seeding as well as lawn grub and insect control for both residential and commercial properties. Originally founded in 2001 by Rob Palmer in Ohio as Weed Pro, the business currently serves the Cleveland, Columbus and Cincinnati markets in Ohio and will now expand its technology driven practices on a national scale.