Unlike some franchise opportunities you may have researched, Pinch A Penny has one simple offer. We invite you and your family to make a positive lifestyle change, and begin working with us. You'll have all the advantages of working with the world's largest franchised pool and spa care company
Our history speaks for itself. We've grown from one store in 1975 opened by Founder Fred Thomas, to an entire network of stores in Florida, Georgia and Alabama which are now directed by Fred's son, John Thomas. And we're still growing in leaps and bounds due to our diligence in helping franchisees grow their sales and profits. As you'd expect from a family approach to business, we're there each and every step of the way. We train you. Encourage you. Advise you. And give you the resources you need to carry on the Pinch A Penny tradition of quality, reliability and expertise in a fun, family oriented atmosphere. This information is designed to answer questions you may have before joining our successful Pinch A Penny family and to help identify if this opportunity is right for your family, as well.
Franchise Opportunities
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Set Your Sights On Joining The Leader
Is The Market Growing?
Consider this. Of the three Southeastern states we operate in, Florida enjoys the second highest number of pool owners in the U.S. Combine that with a strong population growth in the South, a climate ideal for poolside living, and you´ve got a strong potential for great returns on your investment.
How do we know? Because we´ve done our homework. It´s also reassuring to consider that pools and spas need continual maintenance. So not only is our combined market growing, those pools and spas already in place provide a solid base for business.
How do we know? Because we´ve done our homework. It´s also reassuring to consider that pools and spas need continual maintenance. So not only is our combined market growing, those pools and spas already in place provide a solid base for business.
Do Consumers Like Shopping At Pinch A Penny?
Pinch A Penny is based upon a unique and proven concept - provide an extensive line of pool and spa care products and the expertise to use them wisely. We don´t just ring up purchases. Instead, we´re a source of advice many pool owners quickly come to rely on.
Pinch A Penny stores offer one of the most complete lines of pool chemicals, maintenance equipment, and parts & accessories available anywhere, which gives franchisees a competitive advantage. Combine this with top-of-the-line patio furniture, games, toys, floats, grills, above-ground pools and more that Pinch A Penny has available, and consumers have a one-stop resource for anything and everything they need for pools and spas.
During warmer months, business increases dramatically and store owners must put in long days to properly service customers´ needs. As in any well-run retail business, you must also attend to the demands of ordering, stocking inventory, and housekeeping.
Pinch A Penny stores offer one of the most complete lines of pool chemicals, maintenance equipment, and parts & accessories available anywhere, which gives franchisees a competitive advantage. Combine this with top-of-the-line patio furniture, games, toys, floats, grills, above-ground pools and more that Pinch A Penny has available, and consumers have a one-stop resource for anything and everything they need for pools and spas.
During warmer months, business increases dramatically and store owners must put in long days to properly service customers´ needs. As in any well-run retail business, you must also attend to the demands of ordering, stocking inventory, and housekeeping.
How Much Support Do We Offer?
Remember when your parents told you to never swim alone? The same applies to our business.
We´re founded on the belief that only together can we achieve the kind of unparalleled success we´ve enjoyed to date. When you buy a Pinch A Penny store, you become a part of the family. We´ll support you in both opening your store, which includes sales training and merchandising, and giving you an in-depth knowledge of the technical aspects of the business.
We´re founded on the belief that only together can we achieve the kind of unparalleled success we´ve enjoyed to date. When you buy a Pinch A Penny store, you become a part of the family. We´ll support you in both opening your store, which includes sales training and merchandising, and giving you an in-depth knowledge of the technical aspects of the business.
An Education In Success
We don´t just run you through the basics, and leave you to learn on your own. You´ll be required to undergo up to four weeks of training on virtually every aspect of pool care. Only then can you confidently and thoroughly serve your customers. Plus, we offer on-going training opportunities for you and your associates.
Our primary training courses are conducted at the Pinch A Penny Corporate Headquarters in Clearwater, Florida, by some of the industry´s most knowledgeable experts. Our Training Coordinator is a Certified Pool Operator Instructor recognized by the National Swimming Pool Foundation, and Certified Aquatic Facility Operators.
Your Training Coordinator will leave no stone unturned. After all, the more you know about what you sell and why you sell it, the more valuable your business will be - for both you and your customers. In fact, we´ve found the key to any franchisee´s success is the ability to develop a loyal customer base through such extensive knowledge and customer service, which is unmatched by your competitors.
Our primary training courses are conducted at the Pinch A Penny Corporate Headquarters in Clearwater, Florida, by some of the industry´s most knowledgeable experts. Our Training Coordinator is a Certified Pool Operator Instructor recognized by the National Swimming Pool Foundation, and Certified Aquatic Facility Operators.
Your Training Coordinator will leave no stone unturned. After all, the more you know about what you sell and why you sell it, the more valuable your business will be - for both you and your customers. In fact, we´ve found the key to any franchisee´s success is the ability to develop a loyal customer base through such extensive knowledge and customer service, which is unmatched by your competitors.
Advertising Designed To Get Results
While referrals are important, we would never expect you to rely on just that or self promotion to make your franchise work its hardest. We have an entire staff of advertising professionals who create national-caliber, targeted advertising campaigns to promote the Pinch A Penny brand.
Our award-winning efforts have helped foster our "expert" reputation in the minds of our target audiences. And we have one of the most sophisticated pool owner databases to make sure we´re getting our message to the right people.
Our award-winning efforts have helped foster our "expert" reputation in the minds of our target audiences. And we have one of the most sophisticated pool owner databases to make sure we´re getting our message to the right people.
Where Do I Get My Merchandise From?
Most of what you´ll sell can be ordered through an affiliated central distribution facility in Clearwater, Florida. Stores receive deliveries on a regularly scheduled basis. Even in transit, we're promoting the Pinch A Penny name through image advertising on our trucks that travel throughout the Southeast.
What Will My Investment Be?
The cost of owning a Pinch A Penny store varies based on the location, market size, and whether the store being purchased is already operational. Most franchises cost between $224,700 and $557,800, inclusive of inventory and building improvements.
Set Your Sights On Joining The Leader
Unlike some franchise opportunities you may have researched, Pinch A Penny has one simple offer. We invite you and your family to make a positive lifestyle change, and begin working with us. You'll have all the advantages of working with the world's largest franchised pool and spa care company
Our history speaks for itself. We've grown from one store in 1975 opened by Founder Fred Thomas, to an entire network of stores in Florida, Georgia and Alabama which are now directed by Fred's son, John Thomas. And we're still growing in leaps and bounds due to our diligence in helping franchisees grow their sales and profits. As you'd expect from a family approach to business, we're there each and every step of the way. We train you. Encourage you. Advise you. And give you the resources you need to carry on the Pinch A Penny tradition of quality, reliability and expertise in a fun, family oriented atmosphere. This information is designed to answer questions you may have before joining our successful Pinch A Penny family and to help identify if this opportunity is right for your family, as well.
Our history speaks for itself. We've grown from one store in 1975 opened by Founder Fred Thomas, to an entire network of stores in Florida, Georgia and Alabama which are now directed by Fred's son, John Thomas. And we're still growing in leaps and bounds due to our diligence in helping franchisees grow their sales and profits. As you'd expect from a family approach to business, we're there each and every step of the way. We train you. Encourage you. Advise you. And give you the resources you need to carry on the Pinch A Penny tradition of quality, reliability and expertise in a fun, family oriented atmosphere. This information is designed to answer questions you may have before joining our successful Pinch A Penny family and to help identify if this opportunity is right for your family, as well.
