The service franchiser Pool Scouts has surpassed the 100-location milestone.
Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Virginia Beach, Va., the firm most recently signed on a new location in Annapolis, Md. to reach a total of 101 locations. This represents 42 unique franchisees in 15 states, including Missouri, Kansas, Utah, Idaho, Arizona, Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Florida, Alabama, Tennessee, Ohio, Maryland and Texas.
In 2021, Pool Scouts added 20 new franchisees. Of these, all but two were brand-new, as opposed to conversions of existing independents. Last year saw the addition of 16 franchisees and 32 territories.
The company is reporting a third-quarter revenue increase of 77.8% compared with the same period of 2020.
According to Pool Scouts President Michael Wagner, the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex is providing some of the most growth, with six franchisees. The company is focusing on increasing its presence in existing markets, particularly Florida and the Carolinas, Wagner said. “So we’re really starting to get some regional concentration, which really helps build our brand substantially,” Wagner said.
