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Pool Scouts Celebrates Q3 2023 with 49% Systemwide Revenue Growth and Expansion into New Territories

The leading pool cleaning franchise added three new franchisees in the third quarter alone, expanding its reach to Greenville and Summerville, SC and Indianapolis, IN.

By Luca Piacentini1851 Franchise Managing Editor
SPONSOREDUpdated 3:15PM 10/19/23

VA BEACH, VA– Pool Scouts, the 100 plus territory pool cleaning and maintenance franchise operating under parent franchisor Buzz Franchise Brands, continues to make waves in 2023. 

“The past couple of years have been incredibly robust from a pool construction standpoint across the country,” said Michael Wagner, President of Pool Scouts. “Lots of new pools have been built, and they need us to take care of them. So, we expect customer acquisition to continue to be robust, and we're very much looking forward to that.”

Notably, Pool Scouts' services per customer has grown this year, which Wagner says is largely due to the team’s ongoing commitment to innovation. For example, this year has seen the introduction of several new pool services to Pool Scouts’ portfolio, including liner replacement, safety cover installations and pool refinishing referrals. 

"We are capturing new customers, but we are also capturing more of the wallet from the recurring customer base that we already have — leading indicators of a healthy business,” said Wagner. “We want a bigger piece of the backyard. Last year, we averaged 18 services per customer. That number is growing in 2023.”

In the realm of franchise development, Pool Scouts proudly added three new franchisees in the third quarter, expanding its reach to Greenville and Summerville, SC, and making its debut in Indianapolis, IN. With seven new franchisees onboarded in total this year and three more locations set to open before year-end, the brand's momentum shows no signs of slowing down. 

"From a franchise development perspective, it has been very exciting to have so many qualified and passionate entrepreneurs join the Pool Scouts family," said Wagner. “It’s also been amazing to see expansions with existing franchisees. We’re excited to continue this momentum into the rest of 2023.” 

And all of that momentum isn’t going unnoticed in the franchise industry. This year, Pool Scouts was once again named on Entrepreneur’s Franchise 500 list, and was also ranked as a Top Low Cost Franchise for 2023 by Franchise Business Review

For the third year in a row, Pool Scouts also partnered with Hope Floats Foundation to raise money during Water Safety Month to provide swim lessons for families in need. Franchise locations within the Pool Scouts organization donated a percentage of each service performed during Water Safety Month to provide scholarships through Hope Floats. This year, Pool Scouts raised over $26,000, nearly doubling last year's contribution of $16,000.

With so much to celebrate, Pool Scouts is looking forward to its 2023 annual Pool Scouts Convention in Cancún, Mexico, scheduled for November 1-4, promising strategic planning and collaboration with existing franchisees. Wagner says the event will be a prime opportunity for franchisees to engage with colleagues, learn about important best-practice business topics, network with vendors and plan for 2024. 

Looking ahead, Pool Scouts aims to close out 2023 strong with four new franchisees added in key markets around the country as pool owners consistently turn to the growing brand for service. 

"Right now, we are really seeing the growth trajectory of the pool industry,” said Wagner. “The Pool Scouts brand is now in 17 different states across the country and we have a lot of great momentum. We are looking forward to a strong Q4 and beyond with continued expansion, both from a franchise development and customer acquisition perspective."

The start-up costs for a Pool Scouts franchise range from $87,490 - $109,625. To find out more information on costs to buy this franchise, please visit https://1851franchise.com/poolscouts

ABOUT POOL SCOUTS:

Virginia Beach, VA-based Pool Scouts is a premier pool service franchise focused on delivering a quality, consistent brand experience while providing pool cleaning, maintenance and minor repair services at residential properties. Technicians are trained in testing, monitoring, treating and servicing pools and can provide ongoing service as well as help at the beginning and end of the summer season. With 105 territories across 17 states, Pool Scouts offers a great opportunity as a low-cost franchise in the pool services industry with available territories across the United States. For more information or franchising opportunities, visit http://poolscoutsfranchise.com.

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