Is Poolwerx or American Rounds cheaper to open?

Poolwerx costs $104,525–$142,525 and American Rounds costs $81,700–$137,500 to open (FDD Item 7). American Rounds has the lower entry cost.

Which is the better franchise, Poolwerx or American Rounds?

FranchiseVerdict grades Poolwerx A and American Rounds B, from FDD Items 5–7, 19–21 and SBA loan performance. See the full side-by-side above.

Poolwerx vs American Rounds

Franchise Comparison 2026

Both Poolwerx and American Rounds are retail franchises. Poolwerx requires an investment of $105K – $143K while American Rounds requires $82K – $138K. Poolwerx discloses average revenue of $1.2M; American Rounds makes no financial performance representation in its Item 19, which is voluntary under the FTC Franchise Rule. Note: Averaged per franchisee, not per outlet - not comparable with per-outlet figures. FranchiseVerdict rates Poolwerx A (Strongest tier) and American Rounds B (Above average).

Metric	Poolwerx	American Rounds
Verdict Grade	AStrongest tierStrongest tier	BAbove averageAbove average
Investment Range	$105K – $143K	$82K – $138K
Franchise Fee	$50K	$30K
Royalty Rate	7.0%	3.0%
Average Revenue (Item 19)	$1.2MPer franchisee, not per outlet	N/ANo Item 19 representation
SBA Charge-Off Rate	Limited data	Limited data
Total Units	95	8
Unit Growth (YoY)	+40 units	+0 units
Year Began Franchising	2015	2024
FDD Year	2025	2025