Source: FranopolisPool Scouts
The Business
SourcesThe franchisor began offering franchises for the Franchised Business on February 23, 2016.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 8 · Item 1 · View Source
Read More About The Business
The franchisor was organized for the purpose of offering franchises and operating businesses that provide services and equipment to both residential and commercial customers to clean and maintain swimming pools (“ Franchised Business ”).
2026 FDD · PDF Page 8 · Item 1 · View Source
The franchisor is a wholly owned subsidiary of Pool Scouts Holdings, LLC (“ PS Holdings ”), which was organized as a Delaware limited liability company on April 18, 2024. Buzz Franchise Brands, LLC (“ BFB ”) is the sole owner of PS Holdings.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 8 · Item 1 · View Source
Read Source Excerpts
We began offering franchises for the Franchised Business on February 23, 2016.
We were organized for the purpose of offering franchises and operating businesses that provide services and equipment to both residential and commercial customers to clean and maintain swimming pools (“ Franchised Business ”).
Source NotesWe are a wholly owned subsidiary of Pool Scouts Holdings, LLC (“ PS Holdings ”), which was organized as a Delaware limited liability company on April 18, 2024. Buzz Franchise Brands, LLC (“ BFB ”) is the sole owner of PS Holdings.
What It Costs
SourcesWhere Your Startup Money Goes
| Cost | Disclosed Amount | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Chatbot Fee | $150 to $450 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 24 Chatbot Fee 6 $150 to $450 |
| Decals | $3,500 to $7,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 24 Decals 8 $3,500 to $7,000 |
| Postcard Fees | $10,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 23 Postcard Fees 2 $10,000 |
| Licenses | $500 to $1,500 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 24 Licenses 13 $500 to $1,500 |
| Mailing List Fee | $250 to $500 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 23 Mailing List Fee 2 $250 to $500 |
| Additional Funds for 3 months | $20,000 to $40,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 24 Additional Funds for 3 months 16 $20,000 to $40,000 |
| SEO Fee | $3,600 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 23 SEO Fee 3 $3,600 |
| Cumulative Franchise Fee for Area Development Agreement | $75,000 to $100,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 28 Cumulative Franchise Fee 1 $75,000 to $100,000 |
| Digital Marketing Fees | $1,667 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 23 Digital Marketing Fees 4 $1,667 |
| Computer, Internet Devices, Phones, Software Setup | $0 to $1,800 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 24 Computer, Internet Devices, Phones, Software Setup 14 $0 to $1,800 |
| Total Area Development Investment | $162,179 to $316,321 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 28 TOTALS 3 $162,179 to $316,321 |
| Total Single Franchise | $96,662 to $133,787 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 24 TOTALS Single Franchise $96,662 to $133,787 |
| Insurances | $2,100 to $4,200 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 24 Insurances 11 $2,100 to $4,200 |
| Initial Training Expenses | $1,000 to $2,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 24 Initial Training Expenses 10 $1,000 to $2,000 |
| Initial Investment for 2-3 Franchised Businesses | $87,179 to $216,321 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 28 Initial Investment for 2-3 Franchised Businesses 2 $87,179 to $216,321 |
| Professional Fees | $0 to $2,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 24 Professional Fees 12 $0 to $2,000 |
| Bookkeeping Service | $350 to $1,185 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 24 Bookkeeping Service 15 $350 to $1,185 |
| Setup Fee | $1,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 23 Setup Fee 2 $1,000 |
| Vehicle | $1,950 to $5,100 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 24 Vehicle 7 $1,950 to $5,100 |
| Financial Management Training | $200 to $600 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 24 Financial Management Training 9 $200 to $600 |
| Integrated Business Management Fee | $395 to $1,185 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 23 Integrated Business Management Fee 5 $395 to $1,185 |
| Initial Franchise Fee | $50,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 23 Initial Franchise Fee 1 $50,000 |
Line items are shown as disclosed. Some costs overlap or apply to different formats; do not add them together without reviewing the source.
SourcesKey Franchise Fees
- Marketing & Advertising
- Marketing Fee 2% of Net Revenue.
View Disclosed Terms
Fees And Payment Terms
| Fee | Disclosed Terms | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Additional territory fee | You may purchase additional territories (beyond the number granted in your Area Development Agreement) at the discounted price (currently $25,000 per territory) within 24 months after the opening of your first Franchised Business, provided you are a franchise owner in good standing. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 15 |
| Sales Commission | The commission on our finding a buyer for your Franchised Business will typically not be less than 10% of the sales price. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 20 |
| Mailing List Fee | Mailing List Fee: Currently, $0.05 per Targeted Household on the mailing list obtained, $250 to $500 (5,000-10,000 Targeted Households) per campaign. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 18 |
| Mailer Program Setup Fee | Currently the Setup Fee is $1,000 per Territory | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 15 |
| Digital Marketing Fee | The Digital Marketing Fee is currently a minimum of $20,000 per year. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 25 |
| National/Regional Accounts | 10% on collected monies. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 20 |
| Failure to attend Annual Convention | $1,200 if you fail to attend the Annual Convention. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 21 |
| Integrated Business Management Fee | Integrated Business Management Fee Currently, $395 per month. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 19 |
| $50,000 | If you sign a single Franchise Agreement offered by this disclosure document, you must pay us an Initial Franchise Fee of $50,000. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 14 |
| Postcard Fee | Postcard Fee: Currently, $0.50 per postcard, $10,000 (20,000 postcards) per year. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 18 |
| Renewal | Renewal $5,000 per Franchise Agreement. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 20 |
| SEO Fee | SEO Fee: Currently, $300 per month ($3,600 per year). | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 19 |
| Interest on Overdue Payments | Interest on Overdue Payments 18% or the highest interest rate permitted by law, whichever is less. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 21 |
| Transfer Fee | Transfer Fee 50% of the then current Initial Franchise Fee for transfer of the Franchise Agreement. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 20 |
| Purchased Zip Codes | Purchased Zip Codes $1.00 per Targeted Household within the unoccupied zip code(s) that is immediately adjacent to your Territory. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 22 |
| Annual Convention fee | Annual Convention fee, currently $725. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 21 |
| Late Payment | Late Payment $100 per occurrence, plus lesser of the daily equivalent of 18% per year simple interest or the highest rate allowed by law. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 21 |
| Marketing Fee | Marketing Fee 2% of Net Revenue. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 18 |
| Additional VOIP seat | additional VOIP seats are $30 per seat per month. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 19 |
| Complaint Fee | Complaint Fee & Customer Refunds $50 As incurred. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 20 |
| Additional territory Integrated Business Management Fee | Additional territories are an additional $50 per month. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 19 |
| Royalty and Service Fee | Royalty and Service Fee 8% of Net Revenue | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 18 |
Some fees apply only to a specific event or service. These are not all monthly expenses.
SourcesYour Role As An Owner
SourcesThe franchisor will not approve a Designated Manager before the Designated Manager successfully completes the franchisor’s Operations Training.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 49 · Item 15 · View Source
Read Source Excerpts
Source NotesWe will not approve a Designated Manager before the Designated Manager successfully completes our Operations Training.
Training & Support
SourcesThe length of the franchisor’s initial training program is 8-10 days of classroom and field training.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 41 · Item 11 · View Source
Read The Disclosed Requirements
The franchisor estimates that the typical length of time between signing the Franchise Agreement and opening the Franchised Business is 60 to 180 days.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 40 · Item 11 · View Source
Read Source Excerpts
The length of our initial training program is 8-10 days of classroom and field training.
Source NotesWe estimate that the typical length of time between signing the Franchise Agreement and opening the Franchised Business is 60 to 180 days.
Franchisor Financing
SourcesYou or, in the case of an entity, your principals, must personally guarantee the debt.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 33 · Item 10 · View Source
Read The Disclosed Requirements
You may prepay the financed amount at any time during the term of the loan without penalty.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 33 · Item 10 · View Source
Read Source Excerpts
You or, in the case of an entity, your principals, must personally guarantee the debt.
Source NotesYou may prepay the financed amount at any time during the term of the loan without penalty.
The Franchise Network
SourcesReported At Year-End 2025
| Year | Franchised At Year-End | Company-Owned At Year-End | Total At Year-End | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 80 | 2 | 82 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 71 · Item 20 |
| 2024 | 72 | 2 | 74 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 71 · Item 20 |
| 2025 | 71 | 2 | 73 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 71 · Item 20 |
These are reported outlet counts, not available territories or a measure of profitability. A dash means a count is not available in this record.
Review The Source Figures
2023 Year-End Counts
Franchised Businesses 2023 71 80 +9
Company-Owned Businesses 2023 2 2 0
Total Outlets 2023 73 82 +9
2024 Year-End Counts
Franchised Businesses 2024 80 72 - 8
Company-Owned Businesses 2024 2 2 0
Total Outlets 2024 82 74 - 8
2025 Year-End Counts
Franchised Businesses 2025 72 71 - 1
Company-Owned Businesses 2025 2 2 0
SourcesTotal Outlets 2025 74 73 - 1
Inside The FDD
SourcesPlain-language summaries of the available FDD information. Each summary links to its source, with original excerpts available to review.
Sources
The Franopolis report provides the source research. FDD page references identify the supplied excerpts when available.
01The Business And Its Ownership
The franchisor began offering franchises for the Franchised Business on February 23, 2016.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 8 · Item 1 · View Source
The franchisor was organized for the purpose of offering franchises and operating businesses that provide services and equipment to both residential and commercial customers to clean and maintain swimming pools (“ Franchised Business ”).
2026 FDD · PDF Page 8 · Item 1 · View Source
The franchisor is a wholly owned subsidiary of Pool Scouts Holdings, LLC (“ PS Holdings ”), which was organized as a Delaware limited liability company on April 18, 2024. Buzz Franchise Brands, LLC (“ BFB ”) is the sole owner of PS Holdings.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 8 · Item 1 · View Source
Read Source Excerpts
We began offering franchises for the Franchised Business on February 23, 2016.
We were organized for the purpose of offering franchises and operating businesses that provide services and equipment to both residential and commercial customers to clean and maintain swimming pools (“ Franchised Business ”).
Source NotesWe are a wholly owned subsidiary of Pool Scouts Holdings, LLC (“ PS Holdings ”), which was organized as a Delaware limited liability company on April 18, 2024. Buzz Franchise Brands, LLC (“ BFB ”) is the sole owner of PS Holdings.
10Financing Offered By The Franchisor
You or, in the case of an entity, your principals, must personally guarantee the debt.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 33 · Item 10 · View Source
You may prepay the financed amount at any time during the term of the loan without penalty.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 33 · Item 10 · View Source
Read Source Excerpts
You or, in the case of an entity, your principals, must personally guarantee the debt.
Source NotesYou may prepay the financed amount at any time during the term of the loan without penalty.
11Support, Training And Advertising
The length of the franchisor’s initial training program is 8-10 days of classroom and field training.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 41 · Item 11 · View Source
The franchisor estimates that the typical length of time between signing the Franchise Agreement and opening the Franchised Business is 60 to 180 days.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 40 · Item 11 · View Source
Read Source Excerpts
The length of our initial training program is 8-10 days of classroom and field training.
Source NotesWe estimate that the typical length of time between signing the Franchise Agreement and opening the Franchised Business is 60 to 180 days.
14Patents, Copyrights And Proprietary Information
The franchisor does not own any right in or to any patents that are material to the franchise.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 48 · Item 14 · View Source
You acknowledge that the Operations Manual and other confidential information, knowledge, and know-how concerning the franchisor and the System are and shall remain the franchisor’s trade secrets.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 48 · Item 14 · View Source
Read Source Excerpts
We do not own any right in or to any patents that are material to the franchise.
Source NotesYou acknowledge that the Operations Manual and other confidential information, knowledge, and know-how concerning us and the System are and shall remain our trade secrets.
15Owner Participation
The franchisor will not approve a Designated Manager before the Designated Manager successfully completes the franchisor’s Operations Training.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 49 · Item 15 · View Source
Read Source Excerpts
Source NotesWe will not approve a Designated Manager before the Designated Manager successfully completes our Operations Training.
17Renewal, Transfer And Ending The Agreement
You may renew for two 5-year renewal terms, if you meet the franchisor’s conditions.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 51 · Item 17 · View Source
Read Source Excerpts
Source NotesYou may renew for two 5-year renewal terms, if you meet our conditions.
20Franchise Locations
At the end of 2025, the FDD reports 71 franchised locations and 2 company-owned locations. These are reported locations, not a count of territories available to buy.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 71 · Item 20 · View Source
Read Source Excerpts
Franchised Businesses 2025 72 71 - 1
Company-Owned Businesses 2025 2 2 0
Source NotesTotal Outlets 2025 74 73 - 1
21Franchisor Financial Statements
The franchisor’s financial reporting year ends on December 31.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 75 · Item 21 · View Source
Read Source Excerpts
Source NotesOur fiscal year end is December 31.
Find The Right Business For The Life You Want.
You don’t have to compare every brand on your own. A franchise consultant can help narrow your options and work through what ownership would ask of you.
Bring your questions about this brand, your priorities and the kind of business you want to run.
Your Role
Understand the hours, sales and people responsibilities behind the ownership model.
Your Shortlist
Spend less time sorting through brands and more time on options worth exploring.
Your Market
Check territory options with franchisors and identify the next questions to ask.
Keep Exploring
More Brands To Explore
Lawn Doctor
Lawn care and seasonal holiday-lighting services for local customers.
- Estimated Startup Cost
- $150,070 to $177,052
- Median annual revenue per operator
- $659,073
- Franchised businesses
- 653
2025 FDD · 2024 reported results
Merry Maids
Residential cleaning and cleaning for small commercial offices.
- Estimated Startup Cost
- $126,880 to $170,110
- Median annual gross sales
- $427,425
- Franchise territories
- 802
2025 FDD · 2024 reported results
Real Property Management
Property management, rent collection and maintenance coordination for property owners.
- Estimated Startup Cost
- $91,796 to $234,150
- Median revenue per managed property
- $4,392
- Franchised Locations
- 447
2025 FDD · 2024 reported results