Pinch A Penny announced today that it awarded Chip and Susan Campbell, two of the company’s leading franchisees, with its 2019 Founder’s Award. The prestigious award recognizes outstanding franchisees that embody Pinch A Penny’s family values and commitment to providing unparalleled value, quality and service, and was presented to the Campbells at the brand’s recent annual franchisee expo in Orlando, Florida.

The Campbells began their journey with Pinch A Penny 20 years ago when they acquired their first store in Tampa. Since that time, they have successfully transformed three underperforming stores into some of the most successful and highest volume locations in Pinch A Penny’s system. The husband-and-wife team currently own and operate two stores in Lakeland and Sarasota, Florida, which they acquired in 2011 and 2014, respectively.

“Chip and Susan’s work ethic, investment in their employees’ development, and willingness to help their fellow franchisees grow is the embodiment of what the Founder’s Award stands for,” said John Thomas, president and CEO of Pinch A Penny Pool Patio and Spa. “We view our franchisees as our extended family and strive to provide them with an unparalleled support system. Chip and Susan’s accomplishments are a true testament to the unlimited potential for success that being a part of Pinch A Penny offers, and we’re proud to present them with this well-deserved recognition.”

Pinch A Penny has been hosting its annual expo for more than 30 years and this year’s event was attended by 99 percent of its system. Each year, the expo brings together Pinch A Penny’s 250+ franchise owners, along with their families and teams. Throughout the three-day event, the company hosts numerous educational seminars and networking events, as well as a Recognition of Excellence dinner in which it awards top-performing franchisees for sales in various categories, including its Founder’s Award. The three days culminate in a daylong tradeshow with vendors showcasing products, tools, and services in the swimming pool, retail and service industries.

Pinch A Penny is currently seeking qualified candidates to join its growing brand, including existing pool operators looking to take their businesses to the next level. The company currently has franchise opportunities available in markets throughout Texas and the Southeastern U.S., including Georgia, South Carolina, Alabama, Louisiana and Mississippi. For more information about franchising opportunities with Pinch A Penny Pool Patio and Spa, fill out the form below or call 844-740-5139.

 

 

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Fernando DeTrinidad had an idea. As an executive at Chevron for many years, he recognized great potential in his son Carlos Alvarez and wanted to assist him in creating a family legacy. “Carlos is a very hard worker. He’s a go-getter, a great people person, and is naturally handy. I didn’t want him to work for anyone. He has the personality qualities to be his own boss,” said Fernando. Fernando wanted a business that Carlos could take the reins of and build upon for his future. Carlos wanted a business where he could get to know his customers and develop real friendships within his community. Pinch A Penny fit the bill for both of them. And the fact that the franchise is looking to expand in Texas just made it all the more perfect.

Once they looked into the Pinch A Penny opportunity, they saw the potential to thrive and take great advantage of the franchise’s multiple revenue streams. “The service aspect of the business is something that fits well for Carlos as it gives him the ability to be his own boss, manage people and use his business degree. Something I know he is great at doing,” Fernando said.

Speaking of business degrees, Carlos is still in college pursuing his and is running the business at the same time. Pretty impressive. “Once I spoke with the team at Pinch A Penny, I knew they were straight-forward, honest, and really care about building the community. These are things I align with and it made sense,” Carlos said. At first, they were concerned about how this new territory would be supported, but they are both more than impressed with the support they continue to receive from leadership. “The IT and marketing support have made all the difference,” Carlos said. Another concern was their own personal lack of pool experience. But thanks to the support and training they received from Pinch A Penny that was quickly quelled.

We asked Carlos if he would recommend Pinch A Penny to someone considering buying one. And his answer spoke volumes. “Yes. Of course! It’s perfect for someone who wants to work and improve their community in a profitable way.” Are you interested in creating the good life for your family and your community? If so, Pinch A Penny may be your perfect match.

 

 

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Pinch A Penny has announced the opening of its first San Antonio, Texas location at 22250 Bulverde Road. Pinch A Penny’s entrance into the San Antonio market is fueled by the company’s aggressive Texas growth plans and comes on the heels of its ongoing growth throughout the state. The new San Antonio store is owned by first-time franchisees Aaron and Madison Thompson, who previously operated Clear Blue Pool Supply for more than five years in the same space before converting it into a Pinch A Penny retail and service location.

“With five years experience owning a pool service company under our belts, we were looking to join an established brand with the expertise we needed to take our business to the next level of success. Pinch A Penny has been recognized as an industry leader for more than 40 years, and once we were introduced to its wealth of resources and best-in-class proprietary products, we knew we couldn’t pass up the opportunity to come onboard,” said Aaron Thompson, owner of Pinch A Penny Pool Patio and Spa of San Antonio. “The support system in place for franchisees helped us seamlessly covert our previous pool business into our new Pinch A Penny store, and we’re thrilled to be bringing an exceptional retail and service brand to the San Antonio community.”

Since 2018, Pinch A Penny has seen tremendous success in Texas and plans to leverage that momentum in the upcoming year to continue growing the brand’s footprint throughout the state. In addition to the new San Antonio store, Pinch A Penny also recently announced the opening of its latest conversion in Kingwood, Texas, and will be accelerating its expansion strategy over the next several months in key markets in the Lone Star State.

“In the past year alone, Pinch A Penny’s expansion efforts in Texas have been a tremendous success, and we have no doubt that the brand will resonate with the San Antonio community just as it has in Houston and Dallas,” said Michael Arrowsmith, Chief Development Officer of Pinch A Penny Pool Patio and Spa. “We know that for our franchisees, time is money, which is why our conversion process was designed to be as efficient and seamless as possible. Our San Antonio location is a direct reflection of that innovation in action, and we look forward to continuing to expand our franchise network and helping more local business owners throughout Texas take their operations to new heights by joining the Pinch A Penny family.”

Pinch A Penny Pool Patio and Spa of San Antonio will serve customers Monday-Friday from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information on the new San Antonio store, call 210-495-7777 or visit https://pinchapenny.com/stores/TX/San-Antonio.

With more than 250 locations across the Southeastern U.S. and Texas, Pinch A Penny Pool Patio and Spa has developed a reputation for delivering best-in-class customer service and expertise while offering the highest quality in products and supplies. Pinch A Penny Pool Patio and Spa offers customers a one-stop shop for all of their pool and spa supply needs with one of the most complete lines of pool chemicals, maintenance equipment, as well as parts and accessories available anywhere. In addition, Pinch A Penny stores carry games, toys, floats, grills and more.

Pinch A Penny is currently seeking qualified candidates to join its growing brand, including existing pool operators looking to take their businesses to the next level. The company currently has franchise opportunities available in markets throughout Texas and the Southeastern U.S., including Georgia, South Carolina, Alabama, Louisiana and Mississippi. For more information about franchising opportunities with Pinch A Penny Pool Patio and Spa, fill out the form below or call 844-740-5139.

 

 

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Pinch A Penny Pool Patio and Spa, the world’s largest swimming pool retail, service, and repair franchise, announced today that it reported significant growth in 2018, opening 10 new locations and signing 30 franchise agreements, as well as marking another year of positive sales growth. Throughout the year, the company accelerated its aggressive growth strategy in Texas, expanding its footprint in key target markets throughout the state, including Houston, Dallas and San Antonio. This ongoing success has fueled a surge in franchise development for the brand and positioned it for further expansion in 2019.

“Pinch A Penny has continued to experience positive growth and same-store sales increases amid a rapidly evolving segment, and our significant achievements in 2018 reinforce the brand’s position as a leader in the retail and service segments,” said Michael Arrowsmith, chief development officer of Pinch A Penny Pool Patio and Spa. “Looking forward to 2019 and beyond, we’re eager to leverage this momentum and accelerate our growth plans in Texas and the Southeast. Pinch A Penny’s proven business model and rich company history make it one of the strongest franchise opportunities available today, and we’ll continue to attract new operators interested in joining our brand’s explosive expansion in their communities.”

Fueled by the success of its new store openings in the Dallas and Houston markets, Pinch A Penny is accelerating its growth plans for Texas in 2019. In addition, the company is propelling its growth throughout the Southeast, with plans to further expand its footprint in both Georgia and Louisiana.

“One of the things we’re most proud of is that Pinch A Penny has not closed a single store in more than 25 years, which we attribute to our outstanding franchisee operators, extensive market research capabilities, and a solid understanding of where our brand will resonate. The success we’ve experienced in Florida and Texas lays a blueprint for our continued expansion throughout the South,” added Arrowsmith.

With more than 250 locations across the Southeastern U.S. and Texas, Pinch A Penny Pool Patio and Spa has developed a reputation for delivering best-in-class customer service and expertise while offering the highest quality in products and supplies. Pinch A Penny Pool Patio and Spa offers customers a one-stop shop for all of their pool and spa supply needs with one of the most complete lines of pool chemicals, maintenance equipment, as well as parts and accessories available anywhere. In addition, Pinch A Penny stores carry games, toys, floats, grills and more.

Pinch A Penny is currently seeking qualified candidates to join its growing brand. The company currently has franchise opportunities available in markets throughout Texas and the Southeastern U.S., including Georgia, South Carolina, Alabama, Louisiana and Mississippi. For more information about franchising opportunities with Pinch A Penny Pool Patio and Spa, fill out the short form to get contact with our Franchise Development Team.

 

 

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