California Pools

$CLPLF500 #501
CategoryHome Improvement
SubcategoryOutdoor Space Construction/Remodeling
Locations25
Franchisee Count4
Franchise Fee$45,000
Item 7 Low$72,940
Item 7 Midpoint$99,640
Item 7 High$126,340
Royalty Fees5.25% of Gross Revenues (California); 4.5% of Gross Revenues (other states)
Ad / Brand Fund1%
Sold Not Open2
Founded1952
Completeness34/34 (100%)
Years in Business73
Began Franchising2018
HQDripping Springs, Texas
Executives3
LinksWeb
Main Phone
FDD IssuedAugust 21, 2024
Last UpdatedJul 28, 2026
FDDs2024 · 2019 🔒
Franchisor

California Pools Franchise Inc. offers franchises for the establishment and operation of a California Pools swimming pool and spa construction and remodeling business, providing franchisees with expert design solutions, innovative proprietary construction techniques, access to the Poologics portal, and use of trademarks and brand image.

Franchisees are required to use Poologics software at an annual cost of $2,388 and maintain a laptop computer, with estimated maintenance costs between $250 to $1,250 annually. The franchisor provides an Operations Manual and may require updates to it.

California Pools Franchise Inc. offers franchises for the establishment and operation of a California Pools swimming pool and spa construction and remodeling business, providing franchisees with expert design solutions, innovative proprietary construction techniques, access to the Poologics portal, and use of trademarks and brand image.

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