Founded in 1975, Pinch A Penny Pool Patio Spa has grown from one store to more than 310 locations across Florida, Georgia, Alabama, Louisiana, Texas, and Arizona. Priding itself on its superior customer service and expertise, the Pinch A Penny franchise opportunity has been included in top industry rankings, including the Entrepreneur Franchise 500 and Franchise Times Top 200+, as well as Franchise Business Review’s Top Franchises for Women, Top Franchises for Veterans, and the Top 200 Best Franchises to Buy.
The Pinch A Penny franchise was recently selected as the silver winner for Franchise Update’s prestigious STAR Award for Franchisee Satisfaction. Taking a family approach to business, Pinch A Penny provides its customers, franchisees, and employees with all the necessary resources to carry on its tradition of quality, reliability, and expertise in a fun, family-oriented atmosphere.
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Retail, pool cleaning and repairs, and an array of backyard services such as pressure washing and landscape lighting.
As the nation’s largest swimming pool retail, service, and repair franchise, Pinch A Penny has developed a dominant presence in a booming backyard-focused industry that’s led to strong average unit sales of more than $2.0 million*.
There are multiple revenue streams from retail, maintenance, and repair services for customers year-round. When the temps drop, cleaning service and hot tub needs rise. And whatever the weather, the do-it-yourselfers are routinely coming in-store for additional expertise and new products.
Owning a pool or spa requires regular treatment and maintenance. Pinch A Penny’s expert advice and services, such as routine water testing, coupled with their huge selection of proprietary and specialized products, attract customers and keep them coming back.
Pinch A Penny takes a family approach to their business and that includes how they treat Franchise Owners. You can be confident you will have all the necessary resources to carry on our tradition of quality, reliability and expertise in a fun, family-oriented atmosphere.
*For the year ending December 31, 2024, Pinch A Penny had 291 stores open. Of those stores, 280 have been open at least one year. Of those open at least one year, the average annual gross sales were $2,032,346 and some stores (39%) had annual gross sales that exceeded the average. Your results may differ. There is no assurance that you will do as well. See our 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document for more information.
While referrals are important, the brand does not expect franchisees to rely solely on just that or self promotion to make your franchise work its hardest. They have an entire staff of advertising professionals dedicated to creating national-caliber, targeted advertising campaigns to promote the Pinch A Penny brand.
The company’s award-winning efforts have helped foster their expert reputation in the minds of target audiences. They have one of the most sophisticated pool owner databases to make sure they’re getting their marketing messages to the right people.
Ongoing training is always in place, but prior to a store opening, Franchise Owners complete an in-depth phase of education that takes place online, from the backyard and in the store, and results in: Pool & Spa Operator (CPO®) Certification—the world’s leading verifiable pool and spa training credential; Advanced Service Technician (AST®) Certification; and a Diploma from the Pinch A Penny Pool School.
Hear what makes Pinch A Penny a supportive & reliable franchise opportunity
Pinch A Penny franchisee Robert Pace bought an existing Pinch A Penny and now runs it alongside his son in Texas. No stranger to franchise systems, Robert has owned many home services franchises and uses his expertise to now thrive with Pinch A Penny.
Franchisee Daniel Rodriguez opened his Pinch A Penny location in 2024 and is thriving. He left the corporate world behind.
Kevin Hannabery bought his first business, a gas station, a few years after he graduated from college. After escaping the cold Northeast and moving to Florida when he was 18, he eventually transitioned to a more "warm weather business": pools! Over the past 20 years, Kevin has owned 7 Pinch A Penny locations. Currently down to one (that he purchased in 2013), Kevin has 45 employees.
For Patrick Griffiths, becoming a Pinch a Penny franchise owner in Palm Coast, Florida, was a decision driven by his love for the pool business and a desire to provide exceptional service to his community.
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Pinch A Penny is the ideal franchise opportunity for families because we are a family-founded and family-run organization; that sense of family is the cornerstone of our brand and a focal point in everything we do.
Thinking of going into business with your significant other? Many have discovered that the reward of going into business with their partner has far outweighed any risks that may have originally deterred them.
