Pinch A Penny has provided successful franchise opportunities to families for more than 45 years and is known for having many female-owned and operated locations. With our long history of experience and expertise, Pinch A Penny has become the go-to source for pool, spa, and backyard needs and is perfect for anyone looking to start their own business.

What makes Pinch A Penny a top franchise for women?

Pinch A Penny has been named a top franchise for women by Franchise Business Review for several years running. Our female owners love that Pinch A Penny allows for a balance between work and family, often bringing them together under one roof! They feel empowered to take on new challenges and skills usually seen in a predominantly male industry.

“At Pinch A Penny, we have no glass ceiling to break through and offer our owners a viable path to entrepreneurship, where they can be as successful as they want to be; it’s what makes franchising so great, and it’s one of the things we’re most proud of as a company,” said Adam Heflin, Director of Franchise. “Additionally, because our stores operate within daytime hours, many of our owners are able to achieve a work-life balance that so many business owners struggle to find.”

“I didn’t think it was possible to be a woman and run a business like this and actually do all aspects of it by yourself, but look at me now,” says Lisa Ifland, owner of the Plano, TX Pinch A Penny. “You have to have the drive, But Pinch A Penny gives you the tools and lays the groundwork for you to have a successful company. I love the fact that so many women own and operate this particular business. It’s an inspiration.”

Who Determines That Pinch A Penny is a Top Franchise for Women?

Our owners participate in annual surveys to gauge their satisfaction with Pinch A Penny, and the results have earned us multiple Top Franchise Culture awards and Top Franchise for Women awards. Our female franchisees are also often interviewed for publications focusing on franchise ownership and provide details of their business ownership experience. These shared experiences have helped solidify our reputation for supporting female entrepreneurs and creating new opportunities.

“I wanted a family business, but I also wanted a business that had a proven track record and would lay the groundwork for us to grow this company to be successful. Pinch A Penny provided that,” Ifland said.

If you’re searching for the top franchise opportunity for women, our franchise development team would love to tell you more about Pinch A Penny and our current opportunities. Reach out to our team today and start moving toward your dream job and a balanced life.

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Pinch A Penny and its franchisees have long been known as an expert source in pool care. With freezing weather on the horizon, Yahoo News has put together a list of cold weather safety tips, including Pinch A Penny’s advice on non-winterized pools. Be sure to check out Yahoo’s news article and read Pinch A Penny’s article for more pool care tips for freezing temperatures!

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Richmond, Texas Pinch A Penny store owner, Valeska Davila, is no stranger to hard work and determination. From spending her childhood living in multiple countries, adopting her father’s strong work ethic, and becoming a business owner and operator, Valeska has shown that persistence can pay off.

Born in Venezuela, Valeska and her family moved to the United States in the 1990s. Their father wanted them to study English, and they were given the opportunity here in the States. The family moved back to Venezuela in the late 90s, but Valeska and her sister chose to return to the United States in the 2000s.

When they returned to the US, Valeska and her husband, Carlos, lived in Florida and owned a small pool company. When Valeska’s sister, Maivi, and her husband started considering a Pinch A Penny franchise opportunity in the Houston, TX area, they reached out to Valeska and Carlos about moving to Texas to go into a family business together.

“We felt it would be good to move to Houston because the market wasn’t already saturated with pool pros,” Valeska said. “Our previous business was a small business, so we wanted to grow and do something else.”

Valeska and her family opened their store in the summer of 2020 during the height of the pandemic. They initially found it challenging to hire employees for their franchise during the labor shortage, but they have since been able to add team members to help with the business. The pandemic proved the pool industry to be a recession-resistant franchise opportunity, and the stores could stay open with a high demand for service. The Texas freeze in February also helped to get their business off the ground and get them out in the community helping pool owners.

“We’re ‘get out there and figure it out,’ kind of people,” says Valeska. “We get to work, and we spot opportunities. The four of us got that business acumen from our dad – business owner, investor, and hard worker.”

Valeska and her family have adopted Texas as their home now and hope to stay grounded where they have built their business and found happiness. “I like Texas. My kids are happy here,” she says.

Pinch A Penny values its franchisees and their diverse stories. If you and your family would like to know more about becoming a Pinch A Penny owner, our Franchise Development Team is available to answer any questions you may have. We are currently growing in several markets across Texas and the Southeastern United States.

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