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<a href="https://poolscoutsfranchise.com/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=pool-scouts-sees-double-digit-signings-and-tremendous-growth-in-first-half-of-2022-2719145" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Pool Scouts</a>, a 110-plus territory pool cleaning franchise, has seen accelerated growth in Q1 and Q2 of this year, with the brand celebrating several accolades. The company, which operates under parent franchisor&nbsp;<a href="https://buzzfranchisebrands.com/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=pool-scouts-sees-double-digit-signings-and-tremendous-growth-in-first-half-of-2022-2719145" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Buzz Franchise Brands</a>, saw double-digit signings and openings in the first six months of 2022.&nbsp;<a href="https://1851franchise.com/poolscouts">Pool Scouts</a> signed 10 franchise agreements and continues to extend to various parts of the country. The brand also celebrated 21 new franchisee openings, which has brought the company into eight new markets and six new states.&nbsp;One new franchisee is&nbsp;<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/nora-farhat-4b4504b5/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=pool-scouts-sees-double-digit-signings-and-tremendous-growth-in-first-half-of-2022-2719145" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Nora Farhat</a>, who owns another Buzz brand,&nbsp;<a href="https://britishswimschoolfranchise.com/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=pool-scouts-sees-double-digit-signings-and-tremendous-growth-in-first-half-of-2022-2719145" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">British Swim School</a>, and&nbsp;<a href="https://1851franchise.com/poolscouts/why-this-british-swim-school-franchisee-decided-to-expand-with-buzz-franchise-brands-and-invest-in-pool-scouts-2718645#latest_stories">became Pool Scout’s first owner to sign from the sister company</a>. She opened a Pool Scouts in Detroit and has been hard at work using the skills she learned from British Swim School and corporate support to ensure her success.Another notable event involved franchise owner&nbsp;<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/tiffiny-consoli-a027114?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=pool-scouts-sees-double-digit-signings-and-tremendous-growth-in-first-half-of-2022-2719145" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Tiffiny Consoli</a> of Pool Scouts in Raleigh, North Carolina, who was recognized as&nbsp;<a href="https://1851franchise.com/poolscouts/tiffiny-consoli-of-pool-scouts-awarded-franchisee-of-the-year-by-international-franchise-association-2718182#latest_stories">Franchisee of the Year</a> by the International Franchise Association (IFA) in March.&nbsp;The brand, which was also recognized on Entrepreneur's Franchise 500 list, had commendable success with its charity initiative during Water Safety Month. Pool Scouts raised more than $16,000 to donate to the Hope Floats Foundation to provide over 800 swim lessons to children in need across the country.Internally, the brand also has seen growth with its leadership team. Pool Scouts recently hired&nbsp;<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/russell-gesher-7024a46/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=pool-scouts-sees-double-digit-signings-and-tremendous-growth-in-first-half-of-2022-2719145" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Russell Gesher</a> as the new director of operations. Gesher, who has over two decades of experience leading multi-unit operations through scaling, joined the brand in June and is excited to be a part of the brand’s tremendous growth.As the company looks to Q3, Pool Scouts is focused on supporting its franchisees through the busy summer season and working with the 10 owners who have signed agreements this year to get them trained and prepared for opening.&nbsp;The start-up costs for a Pool Scouts franchise range from $70,950 to $88,350. To learn more about franchising with Pool Scouts, visit&nbsp;<a href="https://poolscoutsfranchise.com/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=pool-scouts-sees-double-digit-signings-and-tremendous-growth-in-first-half-of-2022-2719145" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">https://poolscoutsfranchise.com/.</a>

Pool Scouts Sees Double Digit Signings and Tremendous Growth in First Half of 2022

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The pool cleaning franchise broke into several new markets and celebrated accolades as it heads into the second half of the year with positive momentum.

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VIRGINIA BEACH, Va.&nbsp;—&nbsp;<a href="https://poolscoutsfranchise.com/">Pool Scouts</a>, the leading pool cleaning, maintenance and repair franchise, has appointed&nbsp;<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikehysick/">Mike Hysick</a> as its new director of operations. Hysick brings more than two decades of franchise and restaurant industry experience to the role, including seven years with Mosquito Joe, where he most recently served as vice president of systems and training.Hysick began his career in the restaurant industry at age 16, working his way from team member to management and eventually area manager for a McDonald’s franchise. He later served as a franchise business consultant with Tropical Smoothie Cafe, where he coached franchise owners across a multi-state territory on opening new locations, implementing food safety standards and strengthening business performance.“I want to leave a footprint on the&nbsp;<a href="https://1851franchise.com/poolscouts/info">Pool Scouts</a> brand, leading their operations and helping to build Pool Scouts to be the number one premier pool service company in the country,” Hysick said.During his time with Mosquito Joe, Hysick led several large-scale system initiatives across roughly 200 franchise locations, implementing a new customer relationship management platform, launching an AI chatbot across brand websites and guiding multiple system vendor selection processes for phone and field service management software.“I feel, as a Certified Franchise Executive, I have the background and understanding of the franchising industry,” Hysick said. “I have experience on the franchisor side, but I also have experience working for a franchisee, running budgets and understanding the importance of a sound business where you can take care of your team and build your future.”Pool Scouts’ culture and long-term runway played a big role in Hysick’s decision to join. In his prior leadership role with Mosquito Joe, a brand founded by&nbsp;<a href="https://buzzfranchisebrands.com/">Buzz Franchise Brands</a>, he developed a deep appreciation for franchisee support and gained firsthand experience working within a people-first franchise ecosystem.“My top priority is strengthening franchisee profitability while continually identifying new opportunities to drive revenue and support long-term growth,” Hysick said.Hysick also plans to maintain close, hands-on support for franchisees. He will work alongside a team of coaches who hold recurring conversations with owners, while also remaining personally accessible by phone, email and text to help identify gaps and provide solutions that support franchisee success.Hysick says that he is focused on learning from Pool Scouts’ strongest operators and sharing best practices across the system to strengthen operations at every location.“There is tremendous opportunity in this space,” he said. “The swimming pool market offers meaningful white space for growth. Beyond routine cleaning, there are opportunities in repair, maintenance, and proper seasonal openings and closings.”With Hysick joining the leadership team, Pool Scouts continues to invest in operational infrastructure and franchisee support as the brand expands nationwide.About Buzz Franchise BrandsFounded in 2012 and based in Virginia Beach, Virginia, Buzz Franchise Brands is a fast-growing multi-brand franchising organization that builds companies that get people talking. The organization's first brand, Mosquito Joe, was sold to Neighborly in late 2018 after growing to almost 300 locations. Buzz Franchise Brands currently operates pool cleaning and maintenance company Pool Scouts, residential cleaning company Home Clean Heroes, swim lesson company British Swim School and holiday lighting company Wonderly Lights. The company has been named among the Inc. 500 Fastest Growing Private Companies as well as Inc's Best Workplaces list for several years in a row. For more information about Buzz Franchise Brands, visit&nbsp;<a href="https://www.buzzfranchisebrands.com/.">https://www.buzzfranchisebrands.com/.</a>&nbsp;

With more than two decades in franchising and restaurant operations, Hysick will focus on scalable tools, coaching and best-practice sharing.

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How Pool Scouts Turns the “Off-Season” Into a Year-Round Advantage

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Building a business from scratch is nothing new for&nbsp;<a href="https://1851franchise.com/john-oldham-pool-scouts-greater-south-fort-worth-2730573#stories">John Oldham</a>. After spending more than two decades running a successful remodeling and cabinet shop, he briefly stepped away to take a management role with a larger corporation. However, the pull of local ownership proved too alluring. According to a&nbsp;<a href="https://fortworthbusiness.com/e-editions/">recent article in The Business Press</a>, Oldham returned to his roots as an entrepreneur by launching his own&nbsp;<a href="https://poolscoutsfranchise.com/">Pool Scouts</a> location in late 2025.&nbsp;The transition from construction to pool maintenance was a natural fit, even though Oldham had never personally owned a pool. His background in residential and commercial projects nevertheless equipped him with a sharp eye for quality and an appreciation of&nbsp;<a href="https://1851franchise.com/poolscouts/info">Pool Scouts’</a> recurring service model. Serving the greater South Fort Worth area, Oldham is focusing on high-growth communities ranging from Waxahachie to Burleson.&nbsp;The timing for such an expansion is ideal. The region is currently seeing a massive influx of residential development, including billion-dollar master-planned communities like Tallgrass in Burleson. These new neighborhoods are designed with a heavy emphasis on lifestyle and outdoor amenities, leading to a surge in residential pools. As more families move into the area from other parts of the country, the demand for professional, reliable maintenance continues to climb.“This area is experiencing rapid residential growth and more pools. There’s a clear need for reliable professional pool service in the community,” Oldham said.For Oldham, the Pool Scouts move is also deeply personal. Having lived in Mansfield for 35 years, he wanted to build something that could involve his family. His daughter, Loren, and son-in-law, Leisin, are set to join him in the business, helping to manage operations as the company scales.“Building this business gives me the opportunity to create something lasting that my daughter and son-in-law can be part of,” Oldham said. “For me, it’s about showing my family the value of hard work, integrity and perseverance. My daughter Loren and son-in-law Leisin plan to join me and help in all aspects of the business as we grow.”By leaning on the established systems and corporate support of the Pool Scouts model, Oldham is moving away from the nature of his previous construction business. He is now focused on creating a marketable brand that’s sustainable while providing neighbors with a high level of professionalism. With a growing team and a family-centered approach, Oldham is well-positioned to become a staple of the South Fort Worth home services market.Read the full article&nbsp;<a href="https://fortworthbusiness.com/e-editions/">here</a>.To find out more information on costs to buy this franchise, please visit&nbsp;<a href="https://1851franchise.com/poolscouts">https://1851franchise.com/poolscouts</a>.The start-up costs for a Pool Scouts franchise range from $115,445 to $152,920. To learn more about franchising with Pool Scouts, visit&nbsp;<a href="https://poolscoutsfranchise.com">https://poolscoutsfranchise.com</a>.

The former construction business owner is leveraging 20 years of home service expertise to build a new family legacy through a high-demand recurring service model in the South Fort Worth area.

The Business Press: John Oldham Dives Into Pool Scouts Franchise Ownership in South Fort Worth

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John Oldham has opened a&nbsp;<a href="https://poolscoutsfranchise.com/">Pool Scouts</a> pool cleaning and maintenance business serving several communities south of Fort Worth, Texas, including Burleson, Alvarado and Waxahachie,&nbsp;<a href="https://fortworthinc.com/news/new-franchisee-john-oldham-is-getting-ahead-of-pool-season/">according to Fort Worth Inc.</a>Oldham chose to open during the winter instead of waiting for spring. The slower season gave him time to learn the business, understand customer needs and prepare for the increase in service calls that typically begins in March. In Texas, pool service continues year-round, especially for homes with heated pools.Before joining&nbsp;<a href="https://1851franchise.com/poolscouts/info">Pool Scouts</a>, Oldham spent more than 20 years working in a family-owned construction business. After leaving that role, he decided he wanted to get back to owning and running something himself. He began exploring franchise options and focused on service-based businesses.Oldham ultimately chose Pool Scouts because of the support structure and clear operating model. The franchise allowed him to step into business ownership without having to build systems from the ground up.The business is family run. Oldham’s daughter and son-in-law are involved in daily operations, helping with scheduling, customer communication and inbound calls. Creating a business his family could be part of was an important factor in his decision.By opening ahead of peak season and keeping operations local and hands-on, Oldham is positioning his Pool Scouts business for steady growth as pool season ramps up.Read the full article&nbsp;<a href="https://fortworthinc.com/news/new-franchisee-john-oldham-is-getting-ahead-of-pool-season/">here</a>.To find out more information on costs to buy this franchise, please visit&nbsp;<a href="https://1851franchise.com/poolscouts.">https://1851franchise.com/poolscouts.</a>&nbsp;

Fort Worth Inc.: John Oldham Opens Pool Scouts Business in South Fort Worth Area

By opening during the winter months, Oldham took time to learn the business, prepare his team and get ready for the spring pool season.

Pool Scouts Sees Double Digit Signings and Tremendous Growth in First Half of 2022

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