Premier Pool Service

Financially, Item 7 outlines an initial investment of $43,150 to $118,250, including a $25,000 franchise fee, making it accessible compared to many service brands. Ongoing fees total 5.45% royalty plus 1% marketing (potentially rising to 4%), keeping costs predictable at around 6.45% of sales. Item 19 shines with average gross revenues of $670,848 and medians at $510,441 across comparable outlets, suggesting solid top-line potential after eight years of franchising—though the wide avg-to-median gap flags high performers skewing results, implying many units may net closer to $500K before expenses.

System health shows steady but not explosive growth: 32 franchised units in 2023 jumped 9% to 35 in 2024, backed by 15 projected new openings and just 2 corporate stores. However, 8 terminations signal turnover risks in a sector facing local competition and seasonality. This trajectory points to maturing stability since 2017, but investors should weigh if 5.5% fees on $510K median justify the low entry amid termination red flags—viable for hands-on operators in pool-heavy regions, less so for passive seekers.