Poolwerx

The standout shock: Poolwerx rocketed +73% from 55 to 95 locations between 2023 and 2024 (Item 20), with 56 projected new units signaling aggressive momentum backed by Norwest Venture Partners. Item 7 pegs initial investment at $104,525-$142,525, including a $49,500 franchise fee, making entry relatively accessible for service franchises. Fees bite hard though: 7% royalty, 3% brand fund, plus the greater of 2% gross sales or $250/month tech fee, $1,650 annual regional marketing, and $3,525 convention fee—prorated monthly but adding up fast on lower performers.

Item 19 shines brightest, reporting average gross revenue of $1,244,222 and median $961,184 across existing units, figures that dwarf typical pool service medians and hint at strong margins before 10%+ ongoing cuts. System health looks robust with just 2 terminations (Item 20), 18 SBA loans averaging $232,328 showing lender confidence, and franchising since 2015 from Texas HQ. For investors eyeing scalable pool care in sunny markets, these metrics paint a high-reward picture if you can navigate the fee load and hit that median revenue stride.