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California Pools vs Fresh Coat

Franchise Comparison 2026

Both California Pools and Fresh Coat are home services franchises. California Pools requires an investment of $73K – $126K while Fresh Coat requires $81K – $120K. In terms of revenue, California Pools reports higher average unit revenue at $2.7M. Fresh Coat has SBA lending data on file with a 9.1% charge-off rate. FranchiseVerdict rates California Pools A (Top Quintile) and Fresh Coat D (Below Average).

Investment Range
$73K – $126K
$81K – $120K
Franchise Fee
$45K
$50K
Royalty Rate
the greater of $1,000 or 4.5% of Gross Revenues
6.0%
Average Revenue (Item 19)
$2.7M
$659K
SBA Charge-Off Rate
N/A
9.1% (22 loans)
Total Units
24
187
Unit Growth (YoY)
N/A
N/A
Year Began Franchising
2018
2005
FDD Year
2025
2025