Business
Dr. John Hayes talks with Justin Crandall, CEO and co-founder of Robin Autopilot, the world's first robotic lawn service now offering franchise opportunities in the U.S. Crandall, who you may have seen pitching the idea on Shark Tank, explains that more than one million of the robotic mowers are in use in Europe and they plan to spread the concept in the U.S. through franchising. How does it work? Crandall says that Robin Autopilot combines proven robot mower technology with highly-professional human crews to create a more eco-friendly, reliable and affordable lawn care experience. The company installs a robotic mower at the customer's home. The robot handles the repetitive mowing, while human crews come out periodically to handle the edging, trimming, weeding and other yard care needs. As a result, the customer never has to worry about an overgrown yard and crew members can focus their talents on higher-value, higher-margin activities. Robin Autopilot customers pay a set monthly fee based on their level of service and size of property. Because of the robots, the price is actually less than they'd pay traditional landscaping services while receiving a higher-quality and more reliable service. If you are interested in how technology is impacting the future of franchising, this interview is for you. Or you can visit the website at robinautopilotfranchise.com.