One of the most important steps on road to owning your own franchise is attending a Franchise Discovery Day. It’s a pivotal moment where you get an in-depth look at our operations, culture, and the tools and resources available to help you succeed. With that in mind, let’s explore some ways that you can make the most of your Pinch A Penny Franchise Discovery Day.

Come to Discovery Day prepared with questions

Your Discovery Day experience will be even more valuable when you arrive with a clear idea of the questions you’d like to ask. This not only shows the team that you’re engaged and enthusiastic, but also ensures you leave with the information that matters most to you. Think about what aspects of the business model and day-to-day operations are most important to you, and don’t hesitate to get into the finer details.

Immerse yourself in the franchise culture

During your visit, make sure to soak in the company culture as much as you can. This will help you understand if our passion for pool care and customer commitment aligns with your personal values, business mindset, and lifestyle. As a franchisee, you’ll be an integral part of our brand and uphold our values within your community. Fully understanding (and embracing!) the Pinch A Penny way is crucial to your long-term success.

Engage with management and fellow potential franchisees

One of the best parts of Discovery Day is the opportunity to meet and interact with the people who make Pinch A Penny great. Seize the chance to engage in conversations with both management and your potential peers. Doing so will not only give you a clear understanding of the team you’ll be joining, but also help establish valuable connections for future support and collaboration.

Take a deep dive into our support system

One of the main benefits of joining Pinch A Penny is the robust support system we provide. During Discovery Day, you’ll learn about the comprehensive training, marketing, & digital tools as well as other areas that Pinch A Penny provides to support our franchise owners. Make sure you understand how these resources will help strengthen your business and empower you to tackle challenges and grow your franchise with confidence.

Remember, attending a Pinch A Penny Franchise Discovery Day is the beginning of a journey that could change your life for the better. So take advantage of this opportunity to learn, reflect, and get excited about the possibilities that lie ahead. Our team is here to support and guide you every step of the way. After all, we’re not just helping you start a business – we’re inviting you to be part of the Pinch A Penny family.

 

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Pinch A Penny will open its newest store in League City on Friday, April 7. The new store will be located at 3729 E. League City Pkwy, Suite 150, League City, TX 77573. It is near Clear Falls High School.

The Pinch A Penny Pool Patio & Spa is owned by Steve and Libby Lang. The franchise has been offering pool service to local customers for the past two months, and the storefront location will now be open to customers to shop for all their pool care and maintenance needs.

Read the full store here!

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Texas Franchise Opportunities Near You

Pinch A Penny is expanding throughout five markets in Texas, with new and turnkey opportunities available. With more than 45 years of sales growth and an average store revenue of over $2 million^*, Pinch A Penny franchise owners enjoy running a profitable and recession-resistant business while maintaining a work-life balance.

With our turnkey stores, you can hit the ground running and start serving customers right away. Our award-winning franchise offers year-round business through multiple streams of revenue, exceptional training with industry-leading experts, and up to 80% financing with competitive interest rates and zero fees.

Only two Dallas turnkeys remaining!

Grapevine, TX

Richardson, TX

Over 600,000 pools in Texas need Pinch A Penny!

• $2M^* average unit volume
• A $15 BILLION industry!
• Recession-proof business
• Backyard services to increase customers and income
• Up to 80% in-house financing available
• Exceptional hands-on training program

 

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Editors Note: This post was originally published on 4/5/2023 and has been updated on 5/26/2023for accuracy.

_{*For the year ending December 31, 2022, Pinch A Penny had 269 stores open. Of those stores, 263 have been open at least one year. Of those open at least one year, the average annual gross sales were $2,023,349 and some stores (37%) had annual gross sales that exceeded the average. Your results may differ. There is no assurance that you will do as well. See our 2023 Franchise Disclosure Document for more information.}

When you think of the swimming pool industry, you likely consider it a seasonal business. At Pinch A Penny, we strive to provide our franchisees and their customers with valuable service all year round. With our backyard services, our stores have multiple streams of revenue to keep them busy all year round!

Is Pinch A Penny a retail store?

Pinch A Penny stores, at their core, are brick-and-mortar retail locations. Our stores specialize in providing pool and spa needs from our own personal chemical line, Suncoast Chemicals, to maintenance items, equipment, parts, and more. Our stores also provide a free 7-point water test for your pool and spa water that helps you keep your water properly balanced and sanitary.

Does Pinch A Penny offer pool cleaning and maintenance?

Along with providing in-store services, such as retail sales, water testing, and APC repairs, our Pinch A Penny stores also provide pool service and maintenance services. These services help homeowners to maintain a clean and balanced pool with much less work than homeowners who maintain their pools themselves. Along with weekly water balancing, pool service may also include brushing, vacuuming, filter cleaning, and other routine services.

What revenue streams does Pinch A Penny provide for backyard services?

One of the many benefits of franchising with Pinch A Penny is that our franchisees can offer an array of backyard services that keep them busy all year long. In addition to the retail sales, pool service and maintenance, and installations and repairs, our franchisees offer services that allow them to service customers even if they don’t have a pool! Many locations now offer:

• Pool renovations
• Leak detection and repair
• Pressure washing
• Home landscape lighting and design
• Outdoor living design
• Screen repair and rescreening services

What training does a Pinch A Penny franchisee receive to repair and install pool equipment?

As part of Pinch A Penny’s exceptional hands-on franchise training program, our franchisees earn a certified pool operator license, a world-recognized certification, and an advanced pool and spa service certificate, enabling them to get a contractor’s license in one year rather than the usual four years. There are three pools on the Pinch A Penny campus in Clearwater. Pool School classes test the water, fix what’s broken, learn the proper way to clean a pool, and more as they work their way through an extensive curriculum. Pool School instructors also teach the mechanics of swimming pools and spas. You’ll learn how to install and repair pool pumps, heaters and more equipment.

Becoming a Pinch A Penny franchisee gives you the freedom to be your own boss while providing year-round opportunities to earn income. If you’re ready to make the switch from the corporate grind to business ownership, we have opportunities available throughout the southeast and Texas. Contact our franchise development team to get started today!

 

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Pinch A Penny opened its newest store in the Ridglea Hills area of Ft. Worth, Texas on Friday, March 10. The new store is located at 6645 Camp Bowie Blvd., Ft. Worth, Texas, 76116. The standalone store is located one mile from the Market at Ridglea shopping center.

The Pinch A Penny Pool Patio Spa is owned by Chris Weis and his wife, Nicol. The franchise has been offering pool service to local customers since September 2022, and the storefront location will now be open to customers to shop for all their pool care and maintenance needs.

Read the full store here!

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Pinch A Penny’s VP of Operations, Troy Lindbeck, spoke to Inside DFW with Jenny Anchondo about three turnkey franchise opportunities in the Dallas market.

“We’ve already taken the liberty of finding site selection. So we’ve identified three markets within DFW, Colleyville, Richardson, and Coppell. And we’ve already selected the sites we’ve already started permitting. We’ve already got construction underway. So these turnkey sites are really ready for that entrepreneurial spirit, servant’s heart, man or woman to come in and take these keys, turn them, and open the store. So it’s an exciting time with those three markets coming quickly. And we’re really looking for the right owners to come in and own that community and take care of their neighbors’ pools,” Lindbeck said.

Watch the full interview here!

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Editors Note: This post was originally published on 3/14/2023 and has been updated on 5/26/2023 for accuracy.

One of the tell-tale signs that a franchise has a successful model is gauging how much they invest in their franchisees. At Pinch A Penny, we have so much faith in our proven turnkey system that we even help our franchisees get started with in-house financing.

What type of financing does Pinch A Penny offer?

Pinch A Penny offers in-house financing to qualified candidates for up to 80% of the start-up costs^*. Our flexible repayment plans give you room for your business to grow, along with no prepayment penalties.

What are the benefits of In-House financing with Pinch A Penny?

When you take advantage of Pinch A Penny’s in-house financing options, you eliminate the hassle of a middleman. You’ll receive:

• Competitive interest rates

• Flexible repayment terms

• No fees

• No waiting

How does in-house financing with Pinch A Penny work?

Qualified candidates can receive up to 80% of the cost of launching a new location^*. When you begin repaying your loan, you’ll have a clear schedule of repayment:

• Year 1: No payments are required, but interest accrues on the account.

• Year 2-3: Interest-only payments are required, but additional payments are optional.

• Year 4-10: Payments based on a 15-year amortization.

• Year 10: Balloon payment is due in year ten with no prepayment penalties.

Why does Pinch A Penny offer In-House Financing?

We believe in our turnkey process and stand behind our franchisees to show them that their success is important to us. The factors that set Pinch A Penny apart are:

• We have over 45 years of experience as a successful franchise model.

• We do our research to make sure our stores will succeed and grow.

• Our stores average over $2M^* in AUV.

• Our turnkey model offers multiple streams of revenue.

Pinch A Penny is actively expanding in the state of Texas, as well as several other markets in the Southern United States. If you’re ready to take control of your future, our franchise development team would love to talk with you!

 

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_{* The maximum amount financed and the interest rate are subject to the credit worthiness of the franchisee. For details on terms and conditions of in-house financing, see FDD. Startup costs range from $471,425 to $745,200; for details see FDD Item 7. For the year ending December 31, 2022, Pinch A Penny had 269 stores open. Of those stores, 263 have been open at least one year. Of those open at least one year, the average annual gross sales were $2,023,349 and some stores (37%) had annual gross sales that exceeded the average. Your results may differ. There is no assurance that you will do as well. See our 2023 Franchise Disclosure Document for more information.}

Several years ago, Lisa Ifland oversaw the installation and building of a new pool at her home. What intended to be a project to create a family gathering place for relaxation, social gatherings, and years of fun memories for the family eventually became much more. It was the early foundation of starting her own business.

Read the full store here!

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