Jim's Group started as a part-time gardening business while Jim Penman completed his PhD in history. It went full time in 198 ... 2 and was franchised in 1989. Currently, there are over 2900 Franchisees in four countries, and growing at the rate of around 200 per year. There are no company owned businesses and all work is done by Franchisees. Franchisor rights are also privately held and all Divisions, except Mowing, are partnerships with individuals experienced in those industries. Jim is the owner and full-time CEO of Jim's Group. He is happily married with ten children, loves his work and has no plans to retire - ever! read more