Ultra Pool Care SquadFranchise Cost, Revenue & Review 2026
Data from FDD filing
FranchiseVerdict summary · 2026
A Ultra Pool Care Squad franchise requires a total initial investment of $74K – $101K, including a $25K franchise fee. The 2024 FDD does not disclose unit-level revenue (no Item 19). Verdict grade: C. Run a live ROI scan →
Data last verified June 18, 2026 · figures per the 2024 FDD issuance
Overview
- Investment
- $74K – $101K
- 21st pct Cleaning & Ma…
- Avg gross sales
- N/A
- 56th pct Cleaning & Ma…
- Royalty
- N/A
- Units
- 4
- 13th pct Cleaning & Ma…
- SBA default
- N/A
Quick verdict · Cleaning & Maintenance · color = vs category peers
Green = >15% above Cleaning & Maintenance 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
The franchisor's auditor raised doubt about continued operations. This is a serious risk signal.
Bottom line
- Total investment $74K – $101K including a $25K franchise fee.
- No Item 19 financial performance data disclosed. The franchisor chose not to publish revenue figures.
- 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
- Ultra Pool Care Squad Franchise USA, Inc.
- Parent company
- PF Global Business Group USA, Inc.
- Incorporated in
- NV
- HQ
- 2901 Leisure Island Way, Knoxville, TN 37914
- Auditor
- LBMC, PC
- Audited financials
- Franchisor revenue
- $11K
- vs $56K prior year
- ⚠ Going-concern note
- Disclosed in FDD 2024
- Status as of 2024; may have been resolved in a later filing we don't yet have.
Overview
About
Ultra Pool Care Squad franchisees operate residential/commercial pool maintenance and cleaning services, handling routine chemical balancing, equipment repairs, seasonal openings/closings, and customer service within a protected territory. Day-to-day work involves field service calls, inventory management, scheduling, and direct customer interactions across multiple accounts.
- CEO
- David Pain
- Headquarters
- TN
- Founded
- 2021
- FDD year
- 2024
- States available
- 4
FDD Item 7 · 2024 filing
Initial investment breakdown
| Cost component | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Initial franchise fee | $25K | $25K |
| Working capital (3–6 mo) | $15K | $20K |
| Equipment, build-out, other | $34K | $56K |
| Total initial investment | $74K | $101K |
Source: Ultra Pool Care Squad 2024 FDD, Items 5 and 7[2]. “Equipment, build-out, other” is computed as total minus disclosed line items above.
Item 7 · what it costs to open + operate
The Vitals
- Total investment
- $74K – $101K
- Better than avg vs category
- Liquid capital req'd
- $15K – $20K
- Better than avg vs category
- Franchise fee
- $13K – $25K
- Better than avg vs category
- Royalty
- greater of $500 or 7.5% of Gross Revenue (first 12 months…
- Ad fund
- greater of $250 or 2.5% of Gross Revenue per month
- Total fee load
- 10.0%
- vs 9–13% typical
Ongoing fees · Item 6
| Fee | Amount |
|---|---|
| Technology fee | $250 |
| Transfer fee | $10K |
| Renewal fee | $3K |
| Total fee load | 10.0% of rev |
Financial Performance
This franchisor did not disclose financial performance representations in Item 19, or our extractor could not parse them.
vs Cleaning & Maintenance averages
How Ultra Pool Care Squad Compares
Unit growth
Item 20 · unit dynamics
The Growth Chart
- Total units
- 4
- Opened
- 4
- Last reporting year
- Closed
- 0
- Turnover rate
- 0.0%
- Company-owned
- 0
- Corporate units in the system
- % franchised
- 100%
- vs corporate-owned
3-year detail · Item 20
- Transfers (3yr)
- 0
Year-over-year franchised unit counts and net change. Source: FDD Item 20.
Item 20 · 7 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.
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
Early-stage pool care franchise with minimal unit count, zero financial transparency, and aggressive royalty structure creates significant profitability and viability risks.
Audited financials (Item 21)
Yes · LBMC, PC⚠ Going-concern note flagged
Franchisor revenue (Item 21)
Franchisor entity revenue (not unit-level)
Score breakdown · what drove the 65 / 100 rating
- 01MINOROnly 4 units in system with unknown growth trajectory suggests early/stalled expansion
- 02MINORNo average revenue or net income disclosure (Item 19) prevents ROI validation and profitability assessment
- 03MEDHigh royalty burden (7.5% + $1,000/month floor after year 1) on undisclosed revenue base creates earnings uncertainty
- 04MINORRelatively high total investment ($74-101K) for pool care niche without proven unit economics
- 05MINOR5-year term is short; unclear if franchisor provides adequate support infrastructure for only 4 franchisees
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 | Geographic area |
| Protected territory | Yes |
| Online sales rights | Restricted |
| Franchisor can compete | Yes |
| Hire a manager? | Allowed |
| Owner-operator | Optional |
| Non-compete (years)ℹ | 2 years |
| Right of first refusalℹ | Yes |
| Termination notice | 30 days |
| Mandatory arbitration | Yes |
| Jury trial waiver | Yes |
| Governing law | Tennessee |
| Litigation count | 0 |
Items 10, 11
Training & Operations
- Classroom training
- 28 hrs
- On-the-job training
- 23 hrs
- POS system
- Skimmer
- Operating tech stack
Items 5 & 11
Franchisor Support
Technology: Skimmer
Item 20 · call current owners
Franchisee Contacts
9 owners to call
Name · phone · city · state. Extracted from FDD Item 20
FDD download
Ultra Pool Care Squad · FDD (2024) PDF
Frequently asked questions
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to open a Ultra Pool Care Squad franchise?
The total investment to open a Ultra Pool Care Squad franchise ranges from $74K – $101K, with an initial franchise fee of $25K. This includes real estate, equipment, inventory, and working capital as disclosed in their Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD).
What do Ultra Pool Care Squad franchise owners earn?
Ultra Pool Care Squad does not disclose average franchise owner earnings in their FDD Item 19. Not all franchisors are required to make financial performance representations. We recommend asking existing franchisees directly about their financial experience.
What is Ultra Pool Care Squad's franchise failure rate?
SBA 7(a) loan charge-off data is not available for Ultra Pool Care Squad (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 Ultra Pool Care Squad franchise locations are there?
As of their most recent FDD filing, Ultra Pool Care Squad has 4 total units in the United States, including 0 franchised units and 0 company-owned units. 4 new units were opened in the latest reporting year.
Is Ultra Pool Care Squad a good franchise to buy?
FranchiseVerdict rates Ultra Pool Care Squad 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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Data extracted from public FDD filings and SBA 7(a) loan disclosures (FOIA). This information is provided for research purposes only and does not constitute financial, legal, or investment advice. Verify all figures with the franchisor's current Franchise Disclosure Document before making any investment decision.