Unit Option

Single, Multiple

Background

FDD Franchised Units: 71

Corporate Owned Units: 2

Projected New Units: 3

Year Established: 2016

First Year Franchised: 2016

Type of Business: Franchise

Hours of Operation: Regular Business Hours

Number of Employees: Small (1-5)

History:

Our Story

Pool Scouts launched in 2016 as the newest addition to the Buzz Franchise Brands family. Buzz Franchise Brands is a multi-brand franchising company founded in 2012 in Virginia Beach, VA and got its start developing the Mosquito Joe brand, which grew from a local business to a powerhouse franchise brand with over 350 locations sold in less than 6 years. When the company looked to develop its second brand, research showed that the pool cleaning industry was in dire need of a better and more professional solution. After many months of strategic planning and preparation, Pool Scouts was born.

Our brand promise is to create Perfect Pools, Scout’s Honor, and we take that job very seriously as our certified technicians served thousands of customers across 18 states in 2022. We have plenty of room to grow and continue to make a splash across the country, and we encourage you to continue diving into one of the best home service franchise opportunities that exist today. We would love to welcome you to our Scout family!

Availability

Territories: United States

Financials

Liquidity: $125,000

*Investment Range: $96,662 - $133,787

**Average Investment: $99,662 - $133,787
Provided by the Franchisor

Minimum Net Worth: $500,001 to $750,000

6 Month Cash: $125,001

Franchise Fee: $50000 Single | $75000 2 Territories | $100000 3 Territories

Royalty: 8%

Royalty Description: 8% of Net Revenue

Advertising: $5,000 per year minimum local marketing (plus required Mailer and Digital Advertising Programs)

National Advertising: 2% of Net Revenue

Ramp-Up: 7 to 9 months

Passive Ownership: Semi- passive at onset (they can hire a manager to run business)
Passive Ownership means the owner is working 15 hours or less per week in the business.

Passive Ownership Explain: The Pool Scouts’ model works for owner-operator, semi-absentee owner and investors alike. Some owners fill the Designated Manager role to include Scheduling, Managing Pool Technicians, Sales and Customer Service. Others delegate those responsibilities to someone else while they serve as the Technician. Absentee owners would need to hire for both positions. Typical week is Monday through Friday, daylight hours, with Saturday as rain back-up day. Sunday is almost never a workday. Few employees are needed to run the business

Available Discounts

• Veterans
• First Responders

Discount Description: We have established a Community Heroes Program and may offer to qualifying franchises a $2,500 discount on the Initial Franchise Fee for the first Pool Scouts franchise, but no discount will be given for franchises under an Area Development Agreement. We include firefighters, law enforcement personnel, emergency medical technicians and personnel, teachers and educational administrative staff in our Community Heroes Program. We participate in the VetFran program sponsored by the International Franchise Association. If you qualify to participate in this program, you may be eligible for a discount of 20% off of the Initial Franchise Fee for the first Pool Scouts franchise. This discount may not be combined with any other discount. A franchisee that otherwise meets the criteria to qualify for both the Community Heroes Program discount and the VetFran program discount may only receive a single discount.

Training, Support and Assistance

Co-Operative Advertising: N/A

Site Selection Assistance: N/A

Lease Negotiation Assistance: N/A

Length of Training: 9 Days

Training Description:

Dive in With Confidence

The Pool Scouts franchise model gives you the independence you’re looking for in running your own business, but it’s backed by a strong support team at the home office to provide guidance, answer questions and be there for you when you need a lifesaver.

Take a deep dive into our team profiles and you’ll see that our leadership is steeped in franchise knowledge (over 80 years combined!), with skills and experience across marketing, operations, finance, and customer service. The day you sign on as a Pool Scouts franchisee, we are working for you. As a franchisee, you’ll benefit from our established brand and a strong marketing and operations team ready to provide you with tools to recruit and serve your customers.  We help you navigate the waters to a successful and easy-to-manage operation. 

WE’RE HERE FOR THE DISTANCE

Pool Scouts makes a dedicated promise to each of our franchise partners to really BE partners. Mutual achievement through teamwork is our mission and we’re focused on being there for you – through every stroke and every lap. As a member of our franchise team, you’ll benefit from:

• A SOLID BRAND: Pool Scouts is a remarkable name and a strong brand that captures the spirit of our work. Customers associate the idea of scouts as trustworthy, honest, and prepared, and they’re right! Our marketing materials and messaging all point to that trustworthiness, but with a tongue-in-cheek approach that keeps customers smiling and keeps us top of mind.
• MARKETING EXPERTISE: We provide our franchisees with access to a complete suite of promotional materials (e.g., signage, van wraps, letterhead, etc.) and the strategic support to deploy them successfully. By arming yourself with proven methods and effective marketing tools, you can focus on customers and growing your business, the Pool Scouts way.
• CALL CENTER: When customers call, we help franchise partners be responsive. The Pool Scouts Line is ready to receive calls 24/7 so your customers can count on a human experience to establish customer loyalty early on.
• BEST IN CLASS BUSINESS MANAGEMENT TOOLS: Our innovative communications and tracking are unique in the industry and simplify the customer recruitment process, and your marketing and scheduling activities. In addition, we offer training and assistance in accounting record-keeping for our franchise partners.
• TRAINING AND CONTINUING EDUCATION: Before launching your Pool Scouts franchise, we provide you with a complete training program at Pool Scouts Headquarters in sunny Virginia Beach, VA. Your Pool Scouts education is a comprehensive curriculum covering everything from equipment operation and regulatory compliance to marketing strategies and leading business practices. Learning and maintaining Pool Scouts’ high standards of quality service is dynamic, which is why we also offer ongoing training to our franchisees.

Dedicated to the core, the Pool Scouts organization is here for you at all times. Feel free to pick up the phone and call, whether you need answers, advice or just to say hi. You’re never alone with Pool Scouts.

Operational and Marketing Tools:

• Direct mail team
• Digital marketing team
• Intranet
• Training videos
• Operations manual
• Website set up and hosting
• Call center
• Marketing support
• Graphic artist
• Public Relations firm
• Customer survey system
• Reputation management
• Scheduling Software
• Telephone services
• Supply vendors
• On-going technical support

Financing Assistance: Available