Pool Scouts launched in 2016 as the newest addition to the Buzz Franchise Brands family. Buzz Franchise Brands is a multi-brand franchising company founded in 2012 in Virginia Beach, VA and got its start developing the Mosquito Joe brand, which grew from a local business to a powerhouse franchise brand with over 350 locations sold in less than 6 years. When the company looked to develop their second brand, research showed that the pool cleaning industry was in dire need of a better and more professional solution. After many months of strategic planning and preparation, Pool Scouts was born.
Our brand promise is to create Perfect Pools, Scout’s Honor, and we take that job very seriously as our certified technicians served thousands of customers across 18 states in 2024. We have plenty of room to grow and continue to make a splash across the country, and we encourage you to continue diving into one of the best home service franchise opportunities that exists today. We would love to welcome you to our Scout family!
Pool Scouts offers a great opportunity as a low-cost franchise in the pool services industry providing an essential service to homeowners. There are over 10 million residential pools in the United States, and they all need to be cleaned and maintained. Having a pool is a wonderful perk, but they take work to keep swim-ready, costing homeowners valuable belly-flop and cannonball time. That’s where Pool Scouts comes in.
All too often pool service providers are made up of a guy with a truck and a net and a sporadic schedule. However, with a Pool Scouts business, you can be part of establishing a new benchmark in pool service by adding a level of professionalism and technology unparalleled in today’s market. Through a consistent offering of recurring services, you’ll be making an impact for your community, while building a business that allows you to take charge of your future.
But don’t take our word for it. Hear from our incredible franchisees. With a unique variety of backgrounds, they have proven that no matter what you’re doing now, taking a dive into business ownership is truly a life-changing experience.
Fill out our information request form or call 844-407-2688 to learn more about this exciting opportunity in a growth industry. We have franchises available in markets all across the United States, so we are sure to have the right business opportunity for you.
Team Pool Scouts knows how to create success. The Pool Scouts leadership team stands tall with franchise knowledge, earned from experience across multiple franchise brands. We lead the pack with skills across marketing, operations, finance and customer service so as soon as you join our troop of Pool Scouts franchise partners, we’re working for you.
In addition to the dedicated Pool Scouts team members above, Buzz Franchise Brands provides another layer of support to franchisees through our esteemed leadership expertise, as well as through shared services such as direct mail and digital marketing, design services, and various layers of analytic and administrative support.
Born and raised in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, Lynlea grew up a die-hard LSU fan. As a competitive swimmer, swim coach and lifeguard, Lynlea spent a majority of her early life in the pool. After receiving an undergraduate Business degree from Elon University, she went back to Baton Rouge where she received her MBA from Louisiana State University. While working towards her MBA, she coached her alma mater high school swim team and led them to win the Louisiana State Championship meet. For the past fifteen years, Lynlea has worked in marketing and advertising, most recently as an Account Supervisor at Otto Design and Marketing in Norfolk, VA. There she oversaw advertising accounts of all sizes from small family-run shops to large credit unions. She is most passionate about helping others achieve their business goals. Lynlea lives in Virginia Beach with her husband, Brian, and two children Paige and Parker. She enjoys spending time with her family and friends at the beach and around the neighborhood.
Kirsten has spent over 20 years working in training, and is excited to utilize that skill set in her role as Franchise Business Coach with Pool Scouts. When not training and supporting franchisees, Kirsten is heavily involved in various volunteer work in the local community.
Chad was born into a military family in Arizona and spent his childhood living on Air Force bases around the world. He got his start in the pool and spa industry in 2004—working side by side with Trent, our current Field Operations Manager. Like many in the industry, once he got in, he never left. Chad spent nearly two decades in the field before joining the Pool Scouts corporate team, where he now helps franchisees navigate all things pool-related. When he’s not supporting franchisees, Chad enjoys going to concerts, stand-up shows, car shows, and cruise-ins.
Asia Dark is the Marketing Specialist at Pool Scouts, where she assists franchisees with email campaigns, social media content, and general marketing support. A Virginia Beach native, Asia earned her Marketing degree from Virginia Commonwealth University and has a background in social media and digital marketing. Outside the office, she enjoys traveling, going to concerts, and spending quality time with loved ones.
Dave was born and raised in Alaska, spent 30 years in Sacramento, California, and now resides in Thomasville, Georgia. Dave has been in franchise development for more than 12 years and loves helping people feed their entrepreneurial spirit and free up time through scaling a business. The former VP of Development at Deka Lash enjoys the outdoors camping, fishing, and spending time with his family and four-legged friends.
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In 2010, Rita had the opportunity to transition from Tourism to Franchising by joining an emerging health food franchise and quickly fell in love with the industry. Working with hopeful entrepreneurs became more than an interest—it became a passion. Guiding someone through the journey to business ownership is extremely rewarding and just one of the many reasons she enjoys Franchise Development as much as she does! Rita currently lives in Central Florida with her husband, Christian, and their loyal “delivery man guard dog,” Louie. She is a major bibliophile with a yearly goal of 75-100 books. She also loves traveling, live music, paddle boarding, and hosting themed dinner nights with family and friends during her free time.
