
Pool Scouts
Pool cleaning and maintenance- Units as of 2020
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29 (22 added in 3 years)314.3%
- 2021 Franchise 500 Rank
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#298 Not ranked last year
- Initial investment
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$80K - $133K
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Company Overview
About Pool Scouts
- Industry
- Maintenance
- Related Categories
- Pool Maintenance, Miscellaneous Maintenance Businesses, Miscellaneous Services
- 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!

In 2018, Pool Scouts grew more than 50% and we kicked off 2019 by receiving the 70th spot on the Top New Franchises list by Entrepreneur’s Franchise 500!
Pool Scouts leverages a proven franchising model to tap into this $3 billion industry where pool owners have been craving a more professional approach towards 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 service 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 best-in-class software, powerful marketing programs, and structured call center operations to help with recruiting customers and maintaining world-class customer service.

A Pool Scouts franchise is a business opportunity that can be run from virtually any home or office.
It’s a great stand-alone business or a nice complement for someone with an existing home-based business. We are talking to motivated people to operate Pool Scouts businesses across the United States. Individual territories or area development opportunities are available. If you are looking for an add-on or full-time business, seize your territory today and take control of your future before it’s too late. Pool Scouts…Perfect Pools, Scouts Honor!
Franchising Overview
- Franchising Since
- 2016 (5 years)
- # of employees at HQ
- 12
- Where seeking
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This company is seeking new franchisees throughout the US.
- # of Units
- 29 (as of 2020)
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
- $20,000
- Initial Investment
- $80,400 - $133,300
- Net Worth Requirement
- $200,000 - $250,000
- Cash Requirement
- $75,000 - $150,000
- Veteran Incentives
- 20% off 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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Ad TemplatesRegional AdvertisingSocial MediaSEOWebsite DevelopmentEmail Marketing
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
Franchise 500 Ranking History
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