1-800-STRIPER
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Franchise overview by FranRelay
POOL SCOUTS
POOL SCOUTS provides pool and spa cleaning and maintenance for residential and commercial customers. Franchisees operate a local service business handling openings, closings, water chemistry, and minor repairs requiring little technical expertise.
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Investment and fees
What it costs to open and operate
Upfront investment
Total initial investment
$96,662 – $133,787
USD estimate includes the $50,000 standard franchise fee and $20,000 to $40,000 for initial equipment, supplies and three months of operating funds. More working capital may be needed during or after that period. Vehicle and premises assumptions are explained below.
Initial franchise fee
$50,000
Normally counted within the total above, not added on top — confirm in the source.
Standard USD fee, due at signing. Qualifying Community Heroes may receive a $2,500 discount on their first franchise. A partial refund is available only for failing Initial Training, with a signed release and return of training materials; any sales commission paid is deducted.
Selected fees
Royalty8% of Net Revenue, monthly
Paid on the previous month's Net Revenue: all service, product and material revenue, including fees, commissions and barter, less first-time customer discounts and returns. An eligible business conversion may receive a limited existing-customer waiver, explained below.
Advertising contribution2% of Net Revenue, monthly
Paid on the previous month's Net Revenue, using the same basis as royalty. This brand fund contribution is separate from local spending and required advertising programs. The fund need not spend money in your territory.
Local marketingAt least $5,000 within your territory per calendar year
Digital ads at least $20,000/year/territory, paid monthly; postcards $10,000/year/territory (20,000), plus list fees; SEO $300/month/website. Mailer setup $1,000/territory; first-season fees due 30 days preopening. First-year SEO prepaid at website launch. Program fees may change with notice; franchisor-set increases capped at equivalent of 3%/year during the term. More spending may be needed.
These are selected fees, not the complete fee schedule. Review the full FDD for all fees and conditions.
Figures are as disclosed for the period shown; unknown or undisclosed items are labelled, never shown as $0. No earnings, profit or payback figures are shown. Revenue is not profit.
Ownership and support
What owning this franchise involves
Your role
Coordinate pool-service work, customer scheduling, and local marketing.
- Owner involvement
- Services must be under your direct supervision or that of an approved Designated Manager.
- Main responsibilities
- You handle customer billing and collections and follow required service-agreement and discount rules.
- Manager requirements
- A Designated Manager must complete Operations Training before franchisor approval.
Free consultation
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Discuss your opening budget, ownership role, and whether a single business or area development fits your plans.
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Disclosure document
The fees above are a short selection. Check the full FDD for all fees and terms before making a decision.
POOL SCOUTS FRANCHISING, LLC, Franchise Disclosure Document. The Issuance Date of this Disclosure Document: April 21, 2026.
An introduction is not a statement that territory is available or that you will be accepted.