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If you have business ownership on the brain, you may find yourself amidst the battle between whether starting an independent business or buying a franchise is the best option for you. Both paths provide the undeniable pride and hard work of being an entrepreneur, but there are certainly some reasons that many people opt for … Continue reading Why Franchising – 5 Advantages to Buying a Franchise →

The Pool Scouts’ promise, “Perfect Pools, Scouts Honor” harkens thoughts of a capable, confident and dedicated service. With over a dozen locations nationwide, Pool Scouts owners come from various backgrounds, over 10% of which are veterans having served our country. The Pool Scouts headquarters is based out of Virginia Beach, VA, and as such, we … Continue reading A Salute to Our Franchise Owners →

Since launching in 2016, Pool Scouts has been gaining traction across the country. With 17 franchisee owners and 39 territories sold, we continue to grow across the United States. But there are still so many who would be well suited for this opportunity and this kind of business! So, we’re getting the word out! We’ve … Continue reading Getting the Word Out →

In pool care circles, the word “green” is not typically looked upon with much delight. Whenever that word surfaces, it usually means that a colony of algae has taken over the pool—transforming the water from clear blue to murky green. This renders it unswimmable until a sufficient amount of shock can be added to the … Continue reading Green Pool Care Options…Yes, We Said Green! →

By Dana Robinson Trends are perhaps the only consistent aspect of any given industry. When Americans became more carb conscious two decades ago, restaurants responded in kind with low-carb menu options. And when online shopping began to encroach upon the brick-and-mortar retail game, storeowners were suddenly forced to consider online business plans of their own. … Continue reading Top 5 Pool Industry Service Trends  →

Pool Scouts entered 2018 with a whole lot of momentum. Adding three locations to the mix, we kicked off the year with nine locations and continue to build on the positive energy. The concept, the opportunity, AND the investment make Pool Scouts an easy franchise to get excited about. Our current franchisees tout the support, … Continue reading Pool Scouts Picks Up Momentum in 2018 →

**Our “Meet a Scout” blog series introduces you to one of the people that make Pool Scouts great. We’ll offer you a little insight into the members of our team, where they are from and what makes them tick!** The team at Pool Scouts has been growing recently and we are excited to introduce our … Continue reading Meet-A-Scout: Timothy Holadia, Director of Franchise Development →

**Our “Meet a Scout” blog series introduces you to one of the people that make Pool Scouts great. We’ll offer you a little insight into a member of our team, where they are from and what makes them tick! Intrigued? Keep reading.** This time around we are pleased to introduce Todd Crowe. Todd is the … Continue reading Meet-A-Scout Series: Todd Crowe, Director of Operations →

After all of the research, the conversations, the paperwork, and the emails, the final step before purchasing a franchise is the Discovery Day, also known as a Decision Day.  Decision Days bring energy and excitement to the office as potential franchisees commit their time to travel to the headquarters and spend a day with the … Continue reading Why The Decision Day Is An Important Part Of The Franchise Process – Pool Scouts →

Buzz Franchise Brands is the parent company to Pool Scouts and the company continues to make waves, pun intended! The following is a recent press release that captures the sentiment and dedication the company has for both it’s employees and franchisees! Buzz Franchise Brands Named One of Inc. Magazine’s Best Workplaces Buzz Franchise Brands, parent company … Continue reading Pool Scouts’ Parent Company Making Stellar Headlines Once Again →