Ultra Pool Care Squad franchise
2024 filing · April 26, 2024Growing
Ultra Pool Care Squad at a glance
A pool service business cleaning, maintaining and repairing residential and commercial pools. At the end of 2023 there were 4 Ultra Pool Care Squad locations in the US, all franchised.
The business
- Industry
- Home service
- Franchisor
- Ultra Pool Care Squad Franchise USA, Inc
- The company that sells the franchises
- Franchising since
- 2021
- 3 years of selling franchises
- Franchisor based in
- Knoxville, Tennessee
What you pay
- Cost to open
- $74K–$101K
- Fee, build-out and opening working capital
- Franchise fee
- $25,000
- Plus a $2,500 technology onboarding fee.
- Royalty
- 7.5%
- The greater of 7.5% of gross revenue or $500 a month for the first year, then $1,000 a month
- Brand fund
- Yes
- 2.5% of gross revenue or $250, whichever is more, paid with the royalty
- Renewal fee
- $2,500
- When the agreement ends and you sign again
- Agreement length
- 5 years
- Territory
- Limited
- Limited protection
- Franchisor financing
- None offered
Where it is
- US locations, 2023
- 4
- Franchised and company-owned
- Franchised
- 4
- Company-owned
- 0
- Change in 3 years
- +4
- Franchised locations, 2021–2023
- States
- 4
- Most in Ohio, Tennessee and Texas
Support and records
From Ultra Pool Care Squad Franchise USA, Inc’s 2024 filing; SBA status from the SBA Franchise Directory, October 28, 2026.
Where it ranks
Ultra Pool Care Squad among all franchises with the same figure.
| Figure | Ultra Pool Care Squad | Among all franchises |
|---|---|---|
| Cost to open, midpointHalfway between the low and high estimate | $87,768 | Costs less than 90% of franchises |
| Franchise feePaid once, when you sign | $25,000 | Lower than 82% of franchises |
| RoyaltyShare of sales paid to the franchisor | 7.5% | Higher than 84% of brands with a set rate |
| US locationsFranchised and company-owned | 4 | Fewer than 74% of franchises |
How much a Ultra Pool Care Squad franchise costs
Opening one Ultra Pool Care Squad costs an estimated $74,305 to $101,230. That covers the franchise fee and everything else needed to open, through the first months of working capital. It is one of the low-cost franchises.
The biggest costs are initial franchise fee ($25,000) and additional funds ($15,000 to $20,000). Here is every line of the estimate as filed:
| What it pays for | Range | Low | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Franchise Fee | $25,000 | ||
| Pool Cover Services Training Fee | $0 | $7,500 | |
| Tools and Equipment | $7,000 | $12,000 | |
| Initial Inventory | $1,750 | $2,000 | |
| Office Equipment, Computers, Office Supplies | $4,000 | $5,000 | |
| Business Software | $555 | $630 | |
| Vehicle(s) & Vehicle Signage | $8,000 | $9,600 | |
| Insurance | $1,500 | $2,500 | |
| Business licenses and permits | $500 | $2,500 | |
| Professional Fees | $500 | $2,000 | |
| Travel and Living Expenses For Initial Training | $3,000 | $5,000 | |
| Opening Campaign Spend | $7,500 | ||
| Additional Funds | $15,000 | $20,000 | |
| Total | $74,305 | $101,230 | |
Source: Ultra Pool Care Squad Franchise USA, Inc, 2024 filing, page 15
Ultra Pool Care Squad franchise fee
The franchise fee is $25,000, Plus a $2,500 technology onboarding fee.. You pay it when you sign the franchise agreement.
Source: Ultra Pool Care Squad Franchise USA, Inc, 2024 filing, page 11
Royalty and ongoing fees
| Royalty | The greater of 7.5% of gross revenue or $500 a month for the first year, then $1,000 a month. |
|---|---|
| Brand or marketing fund | 2.5% of gross revenue or $250, whichever is more, paid with the royalty. |
| Tech Fee | $250, plus $50 per hour of additional support |
| Transfer Fee | $10,000 |
| Renewal Fee | $2,500 |
| Additional Required Training | Currently, $500 per attendee per day |
| Minimum Local Marketing Expenditure | 2.5% of Gross Revenue |
The typical franchise royalty is 6% of sales, plus 2% for marketing. See franchise fees and royalties to compare.
Source: Ultra Pool Care Squad Franchise USA, Inc, 2024 filing, page 12
Other fees as filed, from page 12. The filing lists every fee, including late fees and audit costs.
Sales and earnings
No figures Ultra Pool Care Squad does not share sales or profit figures for its locations. Talking to current and former franchise owners is the usual way to learn what a location earns.
Source: Ultra Pool Care Squad Franchise USA, Inc, 2024 filing, page 42
How Ultra Pool Care Squad compares
Of the 475 home service franchises on this site, Ultra Pool Care Squad is the 94th cheapest to open and the 365th largest by number of locations.
| Figure | Ultra Pool Care Squad | Typical home service brand | Typical franchise |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cost to open, low end | $74K | $115K | $222K |
| Cost to open, high end | $101K | $202K | $477K |
| Franchise fee | $25K | $50K | $40K |
| Royalty | 7.5% | 7% | 6% |
| US locations | 4 | 40 | 21 |
| Shares earnings figures | No | 367 of 475 | 2,147 of 3,352 |
Typical is the median across the 475 brands in home service franchises; typical franchise, across every brand here.
Locations opened and closed
| Year | Franchised | Company-owned | Opened | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 0 (0) | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | 0 (0) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | 4 (+4) | 0 | +4 | 0 |
Closed or left counts terminations, non-renewals, locations bought back by the franchisor and locations that stopped operating.
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More in the guides: home-based franchises and franchise failure rates.
Source: Ultra Pool Care Squad Franchise USA, Inc, 2024 filing, page 43
Where Ultra Pool Care Squad locations are
At the end of 2023, Ultra Pool Care Squad had franchised locations in 4 states. The most are in Ohio, Tennessee and Texas.
- Ohio1
- Tennessee1
- Texas1
- Utah1
Source: Ultra Pool Care Squad Franchise USA, Inc, 2024 filing, page 43
Who owns Ultra Pool Care Squad?
Ultra Pool Care Squad franchises are sold by Ultra Pool Care Squad Franchise USA, Inc. It is a subsidiary of PF Global Business Group USA, Inc.
From Ultra Pool Care Squad Franchise USA, Inc’s 2024 filing, page 8.
Lawsuits and bankruptcy
| Lawsuits and regulatory actions | None. The filing says no litigation has to be disclosed. |
|---|---|
| Bankruptcy | None. The filing says no bankruptcy has to be disclosed. |
Franchisors must disclose lawsuits and bankruptcies involving the company, its parents and affiliates, and its executives. Many cases are routine disputes with franchisees over fees or contracts; read the descriptions in the filing and ask current owners about anything that worries you.
Source: Ultra Pool Care Squad Franchise USA, Inc, 2024 filing, litigation on page 10, bankruptcy on page 10
Ultra Pool Care Squad filings
The figures on this page come from Ultra Pool Care Squad Franchise USA, Inc’s 2024 filing, issued April 26, 2024, on record with the Minnesota Department of Commerce.
| Filing | Issued | Registry | On this page |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 filing | April 26, 2024 | Minnesota | Costs, fees and locations, 2021–2023 |
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