Puddle Pool Services USA, Inc. charges a royalty fee of 7.0% of gross sales (2025 FDD). This ongoing fee is typically paid weekly or monthly to the franchisor for continued use of the brand and support systems.

The total ongoing fee rate for a Puddle Pool Services USA, Inc. franchise is approximately 9.0% of gross sales (2025 FDD). This includes the royalty fee, a 2.0% marketing/advertising fund contribution, a $199/month technology fee, and other recurring charges.

Puddle Pool Services USA, Inc. has been involved in 0 litigation cases over the past 3 years (2025 FDD). There are no class action lawsuits pending.

No, the Puddle Pool Services USA, Inc. franchisor has no bankruptcy filings in their disclosure history (2025 FDD).

Puddle Pool Services USA, Inc. offers exclusive territory rights to its franchisees (2025 FDD). The franchise agreement includes encroachment protection, preventing the franchisor from placing another unit in your territory. Online sales are managed by the franchisor, not individual franchisees.

Puddle Pool Services USA, Inc. currently operates 2 locations (2025 FDD) (1 franchised, 1 company-owned). The system grew by 0.0% over the past year. The 3-year compound annual growth rate is 26.0%.

The 1-year franchisee turnover rate for Puddle Pool Services USA, Inc. is 0.0% (2025 FDD). This includes closures, terminations, non-renewals, and transfers. A lower turnover rate generally indicates higher franchisee satisfaction and system stability.

According to the Puddle Pool Services USA, Inc. FDD Item 19 financial performance representation (2025 FDD), the average gross sales per unit is $700K.

The initial franchise agreement term for Puddle Pool Services USA, Inc. is 10 years (2025 FDD). Franchisees can renew 1 time for 10-year periods. The total potential term is 20 years.

Puddle Pool Services USA, Inc.'s post-termination non-compete clause restricts former franchisees from operating a competing business for 2 years within 25 miles of the former location (2025 FDD).

Yes, Puddle Pool Services USA, Inc.'s franchise agreement requires mandatory arbitration for dispute resolution (2025 FDD). The agreement includes a jury trial waiver.

Puddle Pool Services USA, Inc. provides 78 hours of initial training over approximately 5 weeks (2025 FDD). The cost of training is covered by the franchisor (travel and lodging are typically the franchisee's responsibility). Ongoing field support is provided on a as-needed basis.

Puddle Pool Services USA, Inc. does not provide site selection assistance (2025 FDD). Franchisees are responsible for finding and securing their own location. The franchisor also provides technology support and systems.