Source: Franopolis

Premier Pool Service Pinnacle Pool Service

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Research Data: Franopolis

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2026 FDD Research

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What It Costs

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Where Your Startup Money Goes

Cost	Disclosed Amount	Source
Initial Training — range low	$2,500 to $5,000	2026 FDD · PDF Page 17 Initial Training Expense s (Note 11) $ 2,500 - $ 5,000 As required by payee Before beginning operations Airfare, ground transportation, meals, lodging
Software Fees — range low	$500 to $1,000	2026 FDD · PDF Page 17 Software Fees – 3 months (Note 13) $ 500 - $1,000 Lump sum initial fee, and monthly payments Before and after beginning operations Designated supplier
Three Months’ Rent — range low	$0 to $6,000	2026 FDD · PDF Page 16 Three Months’ Rent (Note 2) $0 to $6,000
Additional Funds — range low	$5,000 to $10,000	2026 FDD · PDF Page 17 Additional Funds – 3 Months (Note 1 4 ) $ 5,000 - $10,000 As required by payee Before or after beginning operations Various
Uniforms — range low	$150 to $750	2026 FDD · PDF Page 16 Uniforms (Note 4) $150 to $750 As required by payee Before beginning operations Approved suppliers or per specifications
Start-Up Marketing — range low	$2,000 to $4,000	2026 FDD · PDF Page 17 Start - Up Marketing (Note 8) $ 2,000 - $4,000

Line items are shown as disclosed. Some costs overlap or apply to different formats; do not add them together without reviewing the source.

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Fees And Payment Terms

Fee	Disclosed Terms	Source
Conversion qualifying-revenue discount multiplier	If you own and operate an existing pool service business with recurring customer revenues at the time you acquire a franchise , we will discount your initial franchise fee based on your recurring pool service revenues from existing customer accounts in the Territory (as defined in Item 12) during the 12 - month period prior to our execution of the Franchise Agreement . The amount of the discount in that situation will be the total qualifying revenues during the applicable period multiplied by 0 .0545. Th is discount is intended to approximate a 12 - month royalty - free period for your existing qualifying account revenues . After the end of the first 12 month s of the franchise term , we will audit your customer accounts and revenues to determine whether your existing customer accounts in the T erritory at the time you acquired the franchise generated at least the same level of revenues as was used to calculate the discount. If so, then there will be no further adjustment to the discount . However, if y our existing customer accounts in the T erritory at the time you acquired the franchise did not generate at least the same level of revenues as was used to calculate the discount , then we will recalculate the discount based on 0.0545 times the total qualifying revenues during the first 12 months of the franchise term from existing customer accounts in the T erritory at the time you acquired the franchise, and you will pay us the difference upon demand.	2026 FDD · PDF Page 13
Monthly interest maximum — 1%	Interest Lesser of 1% per month or the maximum rate permitted by law on the unpaid amount Within 10 days after invoice	2026 FDD · PDF Page 14
Initial franchise fee territory tiers — $25000	You must pay the initial franchise fee in lump sum when you sign the Franchise Agreement. The initial franchise fee is based on the number of “units” within the requested territory. Each unit represents 3,000 estimated swimming pools, and a franchise territory must consist of a minimum of two units (6,000 estimated swimming pools). The franchis e fee for the first two units is $25,000 total. Each additional unit is priced as follows: $10,000 per unit for units 3 through 5, $7,500 per unit for units 6 through 10, and $5,000 per unit for each unit beyond 10.	2026 FDD · PDF Page 13
Marketing monthly gross revenue current/cap — 4%	Marketing Fee 1 % of monthly Gross Revenues , but we have the right to increase the M arketing F ee up to 4 % of Gross Revenues by providing you 30 days’ prior written notice Payable on or before the fifteenth day of each month	2026 FDD · PDF Page 14
Potential technology gross revenue — 1%	Technology Fee Up to 1% of Gross Revenues but not currently charged When implemented, payab le on or before the fifteenth day of each calendar month	2026 FDD · PDF Page 15
Royalty monthly gross revenue — 5.45%	Royalty Fee 5.45% of monthly G ross R evenue s Payable on or before the fifteenth day of each month For the continuing right to use our System and Marks. See Note 2 fo r definition of the Gross Revenues . See also Note 3.	2026 FDD · PDF Page 14
Audit daily recovery range low and payment threshold — $500	Audit and Inspection Cost Recovery Cost of audit or inspection and related expenses (expected to range from $500 to $1,000 per day or partial day) Within 10 days after invoice Payable only if an audit reveals that you paid us less than 98% of the correct amount owed or if you fail to cooperate with our auditors or inspectors	2026 FDD · PDF Page 15
Transfer — $5000	Transfer Fee $ 5,000 On or before date of transfer Payable if you transfer your franchise, which transfer may only be to a transferee we approve.	2026 FDD · PDF Page 14
Initial franchise fee territory tiers — $7500	You must pay the initial franchise fee in lump sum when you sign the Franchise Agreement. The initial franchise fee is based on the number of “units” within the requested territory. Each unit represents 3,000 estimated swimming pools, and a franchise territory must consist of a minimum of two units (6,000 estimated swimming pools). The franchis e fee for the first two units is $25,000 total. Each additional unit is priced as follows: $10,000 per unit for units 3 through 5, $7,500 per unit for units 6 through 10, and $5,000 per unit for each unit beyond 10.	2026 FDD · PDF Page 13
Successor initial-fee percent — 50%	Successor Franchise Fee 50% of then - current initial franchise fee On or before date of signing successor franchise agreement	2026 FDD · PDF Page 14
Late fee fixed and monthly rate — 1%	Late Fee $100 plus 1% of the past due amount per month Upon demand. Payable if you fail to pay us on time (plus interest)	2026 FDD · PDF Page 14
Initial franchise fee territory tiers — $5000	You must pay the initial franchise fee in lump sum when you sign the Franchise Agreement. The initial franchise fee is based on the number of “units” within the requested territory. Each unit represents 3,000 estimated swimming pools, and a franchise territory must consist of a minimum of two units (6,000 estimated swimming pools). The franchis e fee for the first two units is $25,000 total. Each additional unit is priced as follows: $10,000 per unit for units 3 through 5, $7,500 per unit for units 6 through 10, and $5,000 per unit for each unit beyond 10.	2026 FDD · PDF Page 13
Late fee fixed and monthly rate — $100	Late Fee $100 plus 1% of the past due amount per month Upon demand. Payable if you fail to pay us on time (plus interest)	2026 FDD · PDF Page 14
Marketing monthly gross revenue current/cap — 1%	Marketing Fee 1 % of monthly Gross Revenues , but we have the right to increase the M arketing F ee up to 4 % of Gross Revenues by providing you 30 days’ prior written notice Payable on or before the fifteenth day of each month	2026 FDD · PDF Page 14
Audit daily recovery range low and payment threshold — 98%	Audit and Inspection Cost Recovery Cost of audit or inspection and related expenses (expected to range from $500 to $1,000 per day or partial day) Within 10 days after invoice Payable only if an audit reveals that you paid us less than 98% of the correct amount owed or if you fail to cooperate with our auditors or inspectors	2026 FDD · PDF Page 15
Additional assistance daily — $500	Additional Assistance Fee Up to $500 per day of additional assistance Within 10 days after invoice Payable if you request, or if we reasonably determine that you need, additional assistance in the operation of your Franchised Business	2026 FDD · PDF Page 15
Initial franchise fee territory tiers — $10000	You must pay the initial franchise fee in lump sum when you sign the Franchise Agreement. The initial franchise fee is based on the number of “units” within the requested territory. Each unit represents 3,000 estimated swimming pools, and a franchise territory must consist of a minimum of two units (6,000 estimated swimming pools). The franchis e fee for the first two units is $25,000 total. Each additional unit is priced as follows: $10,000 per unit for units 3 through 5, $7,500 per unit for units 6 through 10, and $5,000 per unit for each unit beyond 10.	2026 FDD · PDF Page 13

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