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<a href="https://poolscoutsfranchise.com/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=veteran-franchise-owner-brings-first-pool-scouts-to-alabama-2717379" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Pool Scouts</a>, the pool cleaning and maintenance franchise with 101 territories nationwide, has always valued professionalism, reliability and commitment. As the pool cleaning industry booms and the Pool Scouts franchise opportunity becomes <a href="https://1851franchise.com/poolscouts/pool-scouts-announces-record-setting-q2-with-123-revenue-spike-over-q1-2716268#featured">more popular than ever</a> — the brand has signed a whopping 20 new franchisees and 39 purchased territories year-to-date — these core values continue to appeal specifically to veteran entrepreneurs looking for their next adventure.Ron Hicks, for example, is a recently signed Pool Scouts franchisee in Huntsville, Alabama, who served in the Army for 24 years before deciding to transition into small business ownership.“When I left the Army, I worked for the Red Zone test center,” said Hicks. “I ran the logistics of the company. From there, I started a photography company with my wife called CMore NU photography. I went to some classes and realized that I wanted to own a small business after my retirement.”As opposed to starting a business from scratch, Hicks says he quickly realized he would be better suited to follow a proven model — similar to how he thrived in the military.&nbsp;“With franchising, there is already a path of how to run your business, and you have people working with you,” Hicks said. “Essentially, you don't have to do everything by yourself. I looked at many different brands and looked at the pros and cons of each business. I wanted a business that would be sustainable and reliable and would allow me to provide a valuable service to my community.”When Hicks discovered Pool Scouts, it checked many of his boxes. Additionally, Hicks says he recognized the well-positioned nature of the brand’s business model coming out of the pandemic. Pool sales in general have <a href="https://www.reuters.com/article/us-health-coronavirus-pools/pool-sales-skyrocket-as-consumers-splash-out-on-coronavirus-cocoons-idUSKCN2520HW?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=veteran-franchise-owner-brings-first-pool-scouts-to-alabama-2717379" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">tripled this year</a> due to the thousands of new pools installed during the pandemic as families spent more time in their outdoor spaces. These new pool owners need help with upkeep, and Pool Scouts is uniquely primed to satisfy this demand with quality and professional maintenance services. As a result, more and more savvy entrepreneurs like Hicks are recognizing Pool Scouts’ <a href="https://1851franchise.com/poolscouts/how-the-nature-of-the-pool-cleaning-industry-has-allowed-pool-scouts-franchisees-to-thrive-2713658#brand-latest-stories">recession- and pandemic-proof business opportunity</a>.“Right now, we are in a COVID-19 environment, and pools are a great way to bring entertainment,” said Hicks. “It is an industry that has been very successful throughout COVID-19.”Pool Scouts offers franchisees the opportunity to take advantage of this demand with an affordable and efficient business model; a value proposition that positions itself at the front of a fragmented industry; multiple revenue streams; established brand consistency, thanks to its parent company <a href="https://buzzfranchisebrands.com/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=veteran-franchise-owner-brings-first-pool-scouts-to-alabama-2717379" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Buzz Franchise Brands</a>; and reliable and professional customer service.&nbsp;“Pool Scouts is not only a cost-friendly business, but it is also a recurring revenue model,” said Hicks. “I can come back every year and grow with the brand.”&nbsp;Speaking of growth, Hicks says he hopes to come out of the first year with 100 to 150 customers and eventually open more territories down the line as he continues to satisfy the homeowners in his community.“I believe in treating people right,” Hicks said. “I want to be there to help families so they do not have to worry about their pool cleaning labor. I want to be the person people trust to work for them. I have taken care of soldiers, so I can take care of your pool! Being in the military allowed me to grow with the soldiers and their families, and now I’m excited to have the opportunity to grow with the Pool Scouts family.”And the Pool Scouts team is equally excited. <a href="https://tomscarda.com/podcast-episodes/2021/3/28/buzz-franchise-brands-brian-garrison?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=veteran-franchise-owner-brings-first-pool-scouts-to-alabama-2717379" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Brian Garrison</a>, the COO of Buzz Franchise Brands and a veteran himself, says Hicks’ military experience will translate well to the operational side of franchising. Garrison served in the Navy for 22 years in a variety of leadership roles, including command of an F18 squadron, before retiring in 2012. Now, he utilizes his experience in the Navy to help streamline operations for Buzz Franchise Brands concepts and position franchise owners like Hicks for success.“Veterans really make the best franchisees because of their skill sets, passion, leadership and ability to follow a proven system,” Garrison said. “I’m proud to support entrepreneurs like Ron Hicks and help them achieve their dream of business ownership.”Looking ahead, Pool Scouts hopes to see additional units signed by the end of the year in identified markets primed for growth, including Houston, Dallas, San Antonio, Las Vegas, New Orleans and Atlanta.&nbsp;The startup costs for a Pool Scouts franchise range from $85,400 to $138,300. To learn more about franchising with Pool Scouts, visit <a href="https://poolscoutsfranchise.com/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=veteran-franchise-owner-brings-first-pool-scouts-to-alabama-2717379" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">https://poolscoutsfranchise.com/.</a>

Veteran Franchise Owner Brings First Pool Scouts to Alabama

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Ron Hicks, a recently signed franchisee in the Huntsville, Alabama area, is leveraging two decades of military experience to bring a new level of professional pool service to his community.

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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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