Life Saver Pool Fence®Franchise Cost, Revenue & Review 2026
Data from FDD filing
FranchiseVerdict summary · 2026
A LIFE SAVER POOL FENCE® franchise requires a total initial investment of $72K – $106K, including a $35K franchise fee and an ongoing 3.0% royalty[2]. Per the 2025 FDD, average unit revenue was $555K[2]. Verdict grade: C. Run a live ROI scan →
Data last verified June 21, 2026 · figures per the 2025 FDD issuance
Overview
- Investment
- $72K – $106K
- 16th pct Home Services
- Avg gross sales
- $555K
- 19th pct Home Services
- Royalty
- 3.0%
- 1st pct Home Services
- Units
- 10
- 19th pct Home Services
- SBA default
- N/A
Quick verdict · Home Services · color = vs category peers
Green = >15% above Home Services avg · No shading = within ±15% · Red = >15% below avg · Source: FDD filings + SBA 7(a)
Data from public FDD filings and SBA records. Not financial advice. Methodology
Each dollar invested generates 6.2x in gross revenue, well above the typical 1.5-2.5x range.
Started franchising in 2023. Newer systems carry more uncertainty but may offer better territories.
Franchised units fell from 9 to 0 over 3 years. Investigate why operators are leaving.
The franchisor's auditor raised doubt about continued operations. This is a serious risk signal.
Bottom line
- Total investment $72K – $106K including a $35K franchise fee, 3.0% ongoing royalty.
- Average unit revenue of $555K/year. Estimated payback in 0.4 years (based on Gross Margin). Note: this is gross profit, not take-home income.
- Verdict C (Average) with a risk score of 65/100.
- Auditor disclosed a going-concern note, which flagged doubt about the franchisor's ability to continue operations. Verify against the latest FDD.
Item 1 · who you're contracting with
The Franchisor
- Legal entity
- LIFE SAVER FRANCHISING, INC.
- Incorporated in
- FL
- HQ
- 1085 SW 15th Avenue, #E3, Delray Beach, Florida 33444
- Auditor
- CliftonLarsonAllen LLP
- Audited financials
- Franchisor revenue
- $209K
- vs $307K prior year
- ⚠ Going-concern note
- Disclosed in FDD 2025
- Auditor flagged doubt about continued operations. Verify against the latest FDD before deciding.
Overview
About
Life Saver Pool Fence franchisees install and maintain removable, self-closing pool safety fencing systems designed to meet ASTM standards and local pool safety codes. Day-to-day operations include measuring and installing fence barriers on residential pools, managing customer service calls, handling installation scheduling, and performing maintenance/inspections on existing customer accounts.
- CEO
- Eric Lupton
- Headquarters
- FL
- Founded
- 2022
- FDD year
- 2025
- States available
- 6
FDD Item 7 · 2025 filing
Initial investment breakdown
| Cost component | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Initial franchise fee | $35K | $35K |
| Working capital (3–6 mo) | $4K | $8K |
| Equipment, build-out, other | $33K | $63K |
| Total initial investment | $72K | $106K |
Source: LIFE SAVER POOL FENCE® 2025 FDD, Items 5 and 7[2]. “Equipment, build-out, other” is computed as total minus disclosed line items above.
Single-unit · estimated
Returns at a glance
Indicative numbers using FDD Item 7 / Item 19 inputs and category-benchmarked cost ratios. Full single-unit, 25-unit portfolio, and LBO models (with every input editable to stress-test your own scenario) live on the financials page.
Store EBITDA · annual
$83K
15.0% margin
Unlevered ROIC
88%
EBITDA / total invested capital
Payback
14 mo
cash-on-cash, unlevered
Item 7 · what it costs to open + operate
The Vitals
- Total investment
- $72K – $106K
- Better than avg vs category
- Liquid capital req'd
- $4K – $8K
- Better than avg vs category
- Franchise fee
- $28K – $35K
- Better than avg vs category
- Royalty
- 3.0%
- Gross Sales · typical 6–8%
- Ad fund
- 1.0%
- typical 3–5%
- Total fee load
- 4.0%
- vs 9–13% typical
- Payback period
- 0.4 yrs
- From FDD / Item 19
Ongoing fees · Item 6
| Fee | Amount |
|---|---|
| Royalty | 3.0% of gross sales |
| Marketing / ad fund | 1.0% of gross sales |
| Technology fee | $1K |
| Transfer fee | $26K |
| Renewal fee | $3K |
| Total fee load | 4.0% of rev |
A 4.0% total fee load is unusually lean. More of each revenue dollar stays with the franchisee.
Financial Performance
- Avg gross sales
- $555K
- Per unit, per year
- Median gross sales
- N/A
- Avg gross margin
- $242K
- Reported as Gross Margin in FDD Item 19
- Item 19 type
- gross_sales
- Transparency tier
- revenue_only
- Categorical assessment of disclosure depth
- Transparency
- 8 / 5
- vs category median 4 / 5 · above
Compared against 349 Home Services brands
Revenue is 6.2x the investment midpoint. At typical franchise margins, this suggests a payback under 3 years.
vs Home Services averages
How Life Saver Pool Fence® Compares
Unit growth
Item 20 · unit dynamics
The Growth Chart
- Total units
- 10
- Opened
- 6
- Last reporting year
- Closed
- 1
- Turnover rate
- 10.0%
- Company-owned
- 1
- Corporate units in the system
- % franchised
- 90%
- vs corporate-owned
- Multi-unit owners
- 1.0%
- Net growth (yr3)
- +125.0%
- Net unit change last year
3-year detail · Item 20
- Transfers (3yr)
- 1
Year-over-year franchised unit counts and net change. Source: FDD Item 20.
Item 20 · 6 states with active franchisees
The Territory Map
Derived from franchisee contact records. Shows states with at least one current operator. Not where the franchisor is registered to sell new units (that data is re-extracting in a future refresh).
States derived from franchisee contact records (FDD Item 20). Shows states with at least one current operator on file. Full state registration data (Item 12) will appear on a future FDD refresh.
Available to sell in · Item 12
- Wisconsin
States where the franchisor is registered to sell new franchises (FDD registration filings).
Fast growth in a small system. Newer franchisors expanding quickly may not yet have the support infrastructure of larger systems.
SBA loan performance
Government records
SBA Loan Data
Aggregated from SBA 7(a) and 504 loan disclosures, public data unique to FranchiseVerdict.
No SBA loan data available for this brand.
Risk analysis
FranchiseVerdict rating + FDD Items 3, 5, 6, 12, 17
Risk & Legal
Strong unit growth and healthy unit economics are offset by a very small system size, high relative franchise fees, and absence of verified financial performance data.
Litigation (Item 3)
0 case reference(s): 0 pending, 0 settled.
Bankruptcy (Item 4)
Disclosed in last 7 years
Bankruptcy Code; (b) obtained a discharge of its debts under the bankruptcy code; or (c) was a principal officer of a company or a general partner in a partnership that either filed as a debtor (or had filed against it) a petition to start an action under the U.S. Bankruptcy Code or that obtained a
Audited financials (Item 21)
Yes · CliftonLarsonAllen LLP⚠ Going-concern note flagged
Franchisor revenue (Item 21)
Franchisor entity revenue (not unit-level)
Score breakdown · what drove the 65 / 100 rating
- 01MINOROnly 10 units in system limits brand recognition and support infrastructure scalability
- 02MINORHigh franchise fee ($35,000) represents 49% of minimum total investment ($71,658), creating significant upfront cost concentration
- 03MINORLack of Item 19 financial performance disclosure limits ability to verify claimed $241,980 average net income independently
Severity inferred from the FDD text · not a regulatory classification
FDD Items 5, 6, 12, 17 · continued from Risk & Legal
Contract & Territory Detail
| Initial term | 5 years |
|---|---|
| Renewal term | 5 years |
| Allowed renewalsℹ | 3 |
| Territory type | Zip Codes |
| Protected territory | Yes |
| Online sales rights | Restricted |
| Franchisor can compete | Yes |
| Hire a manager? | Allowed |
| Owner-operator | Required |
| Non-compete (years)ℹ | 2 years |
| Right of first refusalℹ | Yes |
| Transfer requires consent | Yes |
| Termination notice | 30 days |
| Termination groundsℹ | 2 |
| Mandatory arbitration | No |
| Jury trial waiver | Yes |
| Governing law | Florida |
| Litigation count | 0 |
View Item 3 litigation summary
0 case reference(s): 0 pending, 0 settled.
Items 10, 11
Training & Operations
- Classroom training
- 23 hrs
- On-the-job training
- 22 hrs
- Training location
- Training Center
- POS system
- HouseCall Pro and Quickbooks
- Operating tech stack
Items 5 & 11
Franchisor Support
Technology: HouseCall Pro and Quickbooks
Item 20 · call current owners
Franchisee Contacts
11 owners to call
Name · phone · city · state. Extracted from FDD Item 20
FDD download
LIFE SAVER POOL FENCE® · FDD (2025) PDF
Frequently asked questions
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to open a LIFE SAVER POOL FENCE® franchise?
The total investment to open a LIFE SAVER POOL FENCE® franchise ranges from $72K – $106K, with an initial franchise fee of $35K. This includes real estate, equipment, inventory, and working capital as disclosed in their Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD).
What do LIFE SAVER POOL FENCE® franchise owners earn?
According to Item 19 of the LIFE SAVER POOL FENCE® FDD, the average gross sales per unit is $555K. Note: this is gross revenue, not profit. Actual owner earnings vary based on location, operating costs, and management.
What is LIFE SAVER POOL FENCE®'s franchise failure rate?
SBA 7(a) loan charge-off data is not available for LIFE SAVER POOL FENCE® (fewer than 10 loans on file). Charge-off rates are one way to gauge franchise risk, but not all franchise loans go through the SBA program. We recommend reviewing turnover and closure data in the FDD and speaking with current franchisees.
How many LIFE SAVER POOL FENCE® franchise locations are there?
As of their most recent FDD filing, LIFE SAVER POOL FENCE® has 10 total units in the United States, including 9 franchised units and 1 company-owned units. 6 new units were opened in the latest reporting year.
Is LIFE SAVER POOL FENCE® a good franchise to buy?
FranchiseVerdict rates LIFE SAVER POOL FENCE® as a C-grade franchise with a risk score of 65 out of 100, based on our analysis of investment costs, revenue data, SBA loan performance, and growth trends. Our rating is based solely on publicly available FDD and government data; we recommend speaking with current franchisees before making any investment decision. This is not investment advice.
Data sourced from public FDD filings and SBA 7(a) FOIA records. Not financial advice.
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