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The COVID-19 pandemic has affected a wide variety of industries and forced many businesses to temporarily close their doors — but <a href="https://poolscoutsfranchise.com/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=texas-pool-scouts-franchisee-john-breton-lauds-brand-viability-during-difficult-times-2712887" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Pool Scouts</a> continues to thrive. Families across the country who are stuck at home are eager to use their pools, especially with summer around the corner. As an essential service that can get the job done while also respecting social distancing rules, <a href="https://1851franchise.com/poolscouts">Pool Scouts</a> franchisees can both help them and continue to generate revenue.One franchisee who can attest to the brand’s viability during this challenging time is John Breton. <a href="https://1851franchise.com/poolscouts/pool-cleaning-and-maintenance-franchise-pool-scouts-doubles-footprint-in-northern-dallas-eyes-houston-austin-and-san-antonio-for-additional-growth-2709585#brand-latest-stories">Breton began franchising with Pool Scouts in April 2018</a>, and his Texas franchise covers the territories of McKinney, Allen, Prosper, Plano and Richardson. His business is seeing a boost thanks to COVID-19.&nbsp;“Interest in residential pool services is skyrocketing right now, as families are looking for a safe activity they can do together to relax,” Breton said. “They’re also looking for a trusted brand that will follow best safety practices, which Pool Scouts is absolutely doing.”&nbsp;Breton noted that Pool Scouts technicians can easily continue to serve customers while also following COVID-19 social distancing guidelines. Technicians disinfect any surfaces they touch, such as control panels and even the branded vehicles they drive, and wear personal protective gear and throw out their disposable gloves after each service. They can still answer questions from customers and remain at least six feet apart from them. Customers do not even need to step outside of their homes, and technicians do not need to enter the house.&nbsp;“Customers really value that we have a defined plan to keep them and our technicians safe and that we do our part to reduce the risk of spreading the virus,” Breton said.&nbsp;And unlike customers of mom-and-pop businesses, Pool Scouts customers benefit from strong brand messaging and consistent support and communication.&nbsp;“Independent businesses often do not have the resources that a franchise like Pool Scouts has and, as such, can be tougher to work with,” Breton said. “They don’t have a good software system in place or a website or even an office person answering the phone. At Pool Scouts, we have all of these tools and more, which makes it easy for us to communicate with customers and let them know we’re there for them.”&nbsp;Like his fellow Pool Scouts franchisees, Breton appreciates the support the brand receives from its parent company, <a href="https://buzzfranchisebrands.com/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=texas-pool-scouts-franchisee-john-breton-lauds-brand-viability-during-difficult-times-2712887" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Buzz Franchise Brands</a>, which also oversees the residential cleaning concept Home Clean Heroes and British Swim School. Thanks to Buzz Franchise Brands, Pool Scouts franchisees enjoy benefits such as weekly coaching calls to review profit margins and access to an in-house creative team.&nbsp;Breton noted that Pool Scouts franchisees come from a variety of professional backgrounds. <a href="https://1851franchise.com/poolscouts/one-year-after-converting-his-business-to-the-pool-scouts-model-franchisee-mike-blake-is-seeing-major-revenue-customer-retention-benefits-2709819#brand-latest-stories">Some have owned pool businesses for years and converted to the Pool Scouts model</a>, while others, like him, have business experience but no pool-centric experience. Buzz Franchise Brands ensures that franchisees can receive help wherever they need it most.&nbsp;“The leadership team is really dedicated to helping us achieve our dreams,” Breton said. “I may not need as much marketing support, for example, as my background is in sales and marketing, but I appreciate the fact that we franchisees have resources such as a creative services team and SEO and direct mail teams at our disposal.”<a href="https://1851franchise.com/poolscouts/executive">President Michael Wagner</a> and the rest of the Pool Scouts leadership team are thrilled to have franchisees like Breton on board, especially at a time like this.&nbsp;“John is the perfect example of the personal, professional and financial fulfillment that can come with investing in a Pool Scouts franchise,” Wagner said. “He’s dedicated to his market and instilling brand confidence in his customers. This is a challenging time for many people, and the Pool Scouts team is glad to provide a service that restores some normalcy to the lives of our customers and gives them something to enjoy.”To learn more about franchising with Pool Scouts, visit <a href="https://poolscoutsfranchise.com/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=texas-pool-scouts-franchisee-john-breton-lauds-brand-viability-during-difficult-times-2712887" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">https://poolscoutsfranchise.com/</a>.&nbsp;

Texas Pool Scouts Franchisee John Breton Lauds Brand Viability During Difficult Times

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As a brand that offers an essential service and provides franchisees with a wide variety of resources, Pool Scouts is well-positioned to serve customers in any economic climate. 

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VIRGINIA BEACH, Va.&nbsp;—&nbsp;<a href="https://poolscoutsfranchise.com/">Pool Scouts</a>, the leading national pool service franchise, is once again partnering with&nbsp;<a href="https://www.hopefloats.foundation/">Hope Floats Foundation</a>. May is&nbsp;<a href="https://www.nationaldaycalendar.com/may/national-water-safety-month-may">National Water Safety Month</a>, and<a href="https://1851franchise.com/poolscouts/info"> Pool Scouts</a> franchise locations will participate in the fundraising campaign, raising money to support Hope Floats’ mission of providing swim lesson scholarships to underserved children nationwide.Since 2021, Pool Scouts has raised $106,000 for Hope Floats. Last year, the campaign helped expand access to swim lessons at a critical time, giving more children access to lessons ahead of summer. This year, the brand is setting a $10,000 goal.<a href="https://www.stepintoswim.org/">Step Into Swim</a>, an initiative of the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.phta.org/">Pool &amp; Hot Tub Alliance</a>, an organization dedicated to promoting water safety and making waves in drowning prevention, is once again pledging to match donations up to $20,000 for a second year. Step Into Swim has funded swimming lessons for more than 300,000 children across the country.&nbsp;“Water safety is something our franchisees see firsthand in the communities they serve, so this partnership is a natural extension of what we do every day,” said&nbsp;<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/lynlea-rudell-9a8b797/">Lynlea Rudell</a>, director of marketing for Pool Scouts. “As our system grows and we celebrate our 10th year, we have an opportunity to make an even bigger impact by helping more families access swim lessons and stay safe around the water.”<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristin-m-b4558317/">Kristin Mabrouk</a>, executive director for Hope Floats, said the collaboration continues to grow in impact each year as both organizations expand. Through the campaign, funds have been used to support families and provide access to children who may be the first in their families to learn to swim.“Pool Scouts is a very aligned partnership because they're working with people who understand the need for water safety,” she said. “Then we're able to allocate those scholarship funds to those same communities that they're in.”According to the CDC,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.cdc.gov/media/releases/2024/s0514-vs-drowning.html">drowning is the leading cause of accidental death among children</a>. Formal swim lessons can&nbsp;<a href="https://www.swimmingworldmagazine.com/news/drowning-prevention-starts-with-swim-lessons/">reduce that risk by 88%</a>, and Pool Scouts’ donations help make those lessons available to more families in the communities it serves.Mabrouk said the timing of the campaign matters because it lines up right before summer, when more families are around pools and water. That makes it easier to get kids into lessons right when they need them. She also pointed out that the funding can make a real difference for families with more than one child, since it allows siblings to take lessons at the same time instead of spacing them out or choosing just one.National Water Safety Month highlights the role education plays in keeping families safe around the water. For Pool Scouts, that focus connects directly to its broader effort to support the communities it serves.“The Pool Scouts network keeps expanding and so does ours, so we can help more people everywhere,” Mabrouk said. “We're very grateful for the partnership and excited to be going into our 10th year and beyond.”Those interested in donating to the Pool Scouts/Hope Floats campaign for National Water Safety Month can do so at&nbsp;<a href="https://givebutter.com/poolscouts2026">https://givebutter.com/poolscouts2026</a>.&nbsp;To learn more about franchise opportunities with Pool Scouts, visit:<a href="https://1851franchise.com/poolscouts"> https://1851franchise.com/poolscouts</a>.&nbsp;ABOUT POOL SCOUTS:Virginia Beach, Virginia-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 79 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&nbsp;<a href="http://poolscoutsfranchise.com">http://poolscoutsfranchise.com</a>.&nbsp;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;

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