Pool Scouts
Pool cleaning and maintenance- 2022 Franchise 500 Rank
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#475 Ranked #298 last year
- Initial investment
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$71K - $88K
- Units as of 2022
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69 155.6% over 3 years
Company Overview
About Pool Scouts
- Industry
- Maintenance
- Related Categories
- Pool Maintenance, Miscellaneous Maintenance Businesses, Miscellaneous Services, Home Improvement
- Founded
- 2016
- Parent Company
- Buzz Franchise Brands
- Leadership
- Michael Wagner, President
More from Pool Scouts
Pool Scouts is Your Ultimate Home-Based, Recurring-Revenue Business!
Pool Scouts has built a considerable reputation in the industry. Most recently, Pool Scouts’ accolades have landed the franchise in Entrepreneur’s 2022 Franchise 500, Entrepreneur’s 2022 Top Home-based & Mobile Franchises, Entrepreneur’s 2022 Top Franchises Under $150K, 2021 Franchise Dictionary’s Top 100 Game Changers, and 2021 Franchise Gator’s Fastest Growing!
Pool Scouts leverages a proven franchising model to tap into this $3 billion industry where pool owners have been craving a more professional approach toward pool service. Pool Scouts professionalizes the maintenance and service of residential pools offering state-of-the-art technology and best-in-class customer service, taking pool services to a new level.
Backed by multi-brand franchisor, Buzz Franchise Brands, winner of Inc. 500, Pool Scouts helps franchisees hit the ground running.
Pool Scouts is the franchise opportunity poised to make a splash in the industry. Here are some compelling attributes:
- Backed by multi-brand franchisor, Buzz Franchise Brands
- Fragmented market in a $3 Billion industry
- Low franchise fee and fast start up
- Recurring revenue business
Becoming a Pool Scouts franchise partner enables you to build a successful business serving residential customers.
Our services include weekly, bi-weekly, monthly and even one-time service visits. We also offer pool openings and closings, repairs and pool inspections.
Backed by the Buzz Franchise Brands corporate team with over 80 years of franchise experience, Pool Scouts franchise partners receive extensive training and support.
We offer top-of-the-line software, powerful marketing programs, and structured call center operations to help with recruiting customers and maintaining first-rate customer service.
A Pool Scouts franchise is a business opportunity that can be run from virtually any home or office.
Acquiring a Pool Scouts franchise has proven to be a successful venture for driven individuals whether looking for opportunities to begin a stand-alone business or those already operating a home-based enterprise. We are connecting with highly motivated individuals with an interest in operating Pool Scouts businesses across the United States. There are both individual territories and area development opportunities available. If you are looking for an add-on or a full-time business, seize your territory today and take control of your future before it’s too late. Pool Scouts…Perfect Pools, Scout’s Honor!
Franchising Overview
- Franchising Since
- 2016 (6 years)
- # of employees at HQ
- 38
- Where seeking
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This company is seeking new franchisees in the following US states: Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, Colorado, Connecticut, District of Columbia, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Iowa, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Maryland, Maine, Michigan, Missouri, Mississippi, North Carolina, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, Nevada, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Vermont, Wisconsin, West Virginia
- # of Units
- 69 (as of 2022)
Franchisor Information
Information for Franchisees
Here’s what you need to know if you’re interested in opening a Pool Scouts franchise.
Financial Requirements & Ongoing Fees
Here’s what you can expect to spend to start the business and what ongoing fees the franchisor charges throughout the life of the business.
- Initial Franchise Fee
- $30,000
- Initial Investment
- $70,950 - $88,350
- Net Worth Requirement
- $200,000 - $250,000
- Cash Requirement
- $75,000
- Veteran Incentives
- $6,000 off first-unit franchise fee
- Royalty Fee
- 8%
- Ad Royalty Fee
- 2%
- Term of Agreement
- 10 years
- Is franchise term renewable?
- Yes
Financing Options
Some franchisors offer in-house financing, while others have relationships with third-party financing sources to which they refer qualified franchisees.
- Third Party Financing
- Pool Scouts has relationships with third-party sources which offer financing to cover the following: franchise fee, startup costs, equipment, inventory, accounts receivable, payroll
Training & Support Offered
Franchisors offer initial training programs and a variety of ongoing support options to help franchisees run their businesses.
- On-The-Job Training
- 26 hours
- Classroom Training
- 29 hours
- Additional Training
- Monthly calls
- Ongoing Support
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NewsletterMeetings & ConventionsToll-Free LineGrand OpeningOnline SupportSecurity & Safety ProceduresField OperationsProprietary SoftwareFranchisee Intranet Platform
- Marketing Support
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Co-op AdvertisingAd TemplatesNational MediaRegional AdvertisingSocial MediaSEOWebsite DevelopmentEmail MarketingLoyalty Program/App
Operations
Additional details about running this franchise.
- Is absentee ownership allowed?
- No
- Can this franchise be run from home/mobile unit?
- Yes
- Can this franchise be run part time?
- No
- # of employees required to run
- 2
- Are exclusive territories available?
- Yes
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