How much revenue does a POOL SCOUTS franchise make?

According to the 2025 FDD, the average gross revenue for a POOL SCOUTS franchise is $324,626.93.

How many POOL SCOUTS franchise locations are there?

As of the 2025 FDD, POOL SCOUTS has 71 franchise locations. The company has been franchising since 2016.

Can you get an SBA loan for a POOL SCOUTS franchise?

Yes, SBA loans are available for POOL SCOUTS franchises. Historical data shows 11 SBA 7(a) loans have been approved for POOL SCOUTS franchisees, with an average loan amount of $141,455. The historical default rate is 0.0%.

Is POOL SCOUTS a good franchise to buy?

POOL SCOUTS shows several positive indicators: transparent financial performance data (Item 19), low SBA loan default rate. However, franchise success depends on many factors including location, local market conditions, and owner involvement. We recommend speaking with existing franchisees and consulting with a franchise attorney before making a decision.

POOL SCOUTS

Pool Scouts franchises provide professional cleaning and maintenance services for residential and commercial swimming pools and spas, including pool openings, routine servicing to maintain cleanliness and proper water chemistry, and pool closings, using a standardized system with proprietary marks, operations manuals, approved equipment, and mandatory marketing programs. The business model involves selling single-unit or area development franchises (2-3 units) with exclusive territories defined by up to 10,000 'Targeted Households' (single-family homes with pools/spas and estimated annual income of at least $100,000). Franchisees target affluent homeowners and commercial customers in competitive markets, competing with independents and national pool service providers.

Locations

$115K–$153K

Investment

Since 2016

Franchising

ServicesVirginia Beach, VABuzz Franchise Brands, LLCwww.poolscouts.comDisclaimer

Franchise Costs

Franchise Fee

$50,000

Item 5 of FDD

Initial Investment Range

$115,445 – $152,920

Low: $115,445High: $152,920

Item 7 of FDD

Royalty Rate

8.00%

of gross sales

Brand Fund

2.00%

Item 6 of FDD

Fixed Monthly Fees

$3,224 – $3,241

Item 6 of FDD

8% royalty + 2% ad fund + $395/mo integrated business mgmt fee + $300/mo SEO + $1,250/mo digital marketing + $1,279-$1,296/mo mailer program (annualized).

Financial Performance

Item 19 Financial Performance

Average Gross Revenue

Data Based On: 59 franchised outlets open and operating for 12 months or more as of December 31, 2024.

* Calculated weighted average gross revenue for 2024 using data from Table 5a. The number of units for each class year was inferred from the '(# above average)' and percentage given in the table, summing to the total of 59 franchised outlets mentioned. Units: Mature (21), 2021 (12), 2022 (12), 2023 (14). Calculation: (21 * $442133 + 12 * $254523 + 12 * $278995 + 14 * $247570) / 59 total units.

Extracted Item 19 Section

How POOL SCOUTS Compares

Key Insights

Higher than average SBA loan default rate in Home Services

Franchise	Investment	Fee	Royalty	Locations
POOL SCOUTS Current	$115K – $153K	$50K	8.0%	71
MERRY MAIDS	$127K – $166K	$55K	7.0%	933
HOLIDAY LIGHTING HEROES	$150K – $177K	$127K	10.0%	653
SIGN GYPSIES	$4K – $5K	$1K	N/A	587
MOSQUITO AUTHORITY	$54K – $128K	$45K	10.0%	546
Culligan	$130K – $814K	$40K	2.0%	460
Home Services Average 130 franchises	$144K – $289K	$53K	7.0%	–

* Comparison based on latest FDD filings. Investment ranges from Item 7, fees from Item 5. Showing top 5 of 130 Home Services franchises by location count.

Locations & Growth

Outlet Growth Over Time

Total outlets at end of each year

Geographic Distribution (2024)

Outlets by state across the United States

Top States

1TX

2FL

3NC

4SC

5AZ

6TN

7VA

8GA

9MI

10OH

11MD

12AL

13ID

14CT

15UT

+4 more states

SBA Loan History

Historical SBA 7(a) loan data for POOL SCOUTS franchisees (2017 – 2025)

Total Loans

Average Loan

$141,455

Total Volume

$1.6M

Default Rate

0.0%

Loans by Year

SBA 7(a) loan activity over time

* Data sourced from SBA 7(a) FOIA loan records. Default rate calculated from charged-off loans.

Franchisee Contacts

57 franchisee contacts on file from official FDD filings.

Name	Address	Phone	Email	SBA Loan
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC	123 Main St Anytown, CA 90210	(555) 123-4567	john@example.com	$350,000 2023 · Active
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC	123 Main St Anytown, CA 90210	(555) 123-4567	john@example.com	$350,000 2023 · Active
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC	123 Main St Anytown, CA 90210	(555) 123-4567	john@example.com	$350,000 2023 · Active
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC	123 Main St Anytown, CA 90210	(555) 123-4567	john@example.com	$350,000 2023 · Active
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC	123 Main St Anytown, CA 90210	(555) 123-4567	john@example.com	$350,000 2023 · Active

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Due Diligence

Litigation (Item 3)

Franchisee Cases1

Enforcement of non-competition covenant against a former franchisee.

Bankruptcy (Item 4)

Bankruptcy HistoryYes

Dave Warn (Vice President of Franchise Development) and Karen Denise Warn filed Chapter 13 on April 24, 2014 (discharged January 27, 2020).

System Health (Item 20)

Franchise system changes reported in the most recent fiscal year

Terminations

Non-Renewals

Reacquired

Ceased Ops

Transfers

Sold to Franchisees

Projected New

Frequently Asked Questions

The total initial investment to open a POOL SCOUTS franchise ranges from $115,445 to $152,920. This includes a franchise fee of $50,000. Ongoing royalty fees are 8.0% of gross sales.