The Investment
Pool and spa ownership is on the rise in the United States, and with it comes the
opportunity to own and operate your own professional pool and spa maintenance business.
According to the Association of Pool & Spa Professionals, in 2006 alone, 166,750
additional in-ground pools were sold and installed, bringing the total number of
in-ground pools in the U.S. to 4,847,380. This represents an almost 10% increase
in total pools since 2002. And this growth is continuing.
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Expense
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Amount - Low
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Amount - High
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Initial franchise fee
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$22,000
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$22,000
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Real property/lease (office)
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$0
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$1,500
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Leasehold improvement
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$0
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$500
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Signage (vehicle wrap)
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$750
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$750
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Computer, software, fixtures and furniture
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$300
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$1,500
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Advertising
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$4,000
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$10,000
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Training fee
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$0
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$0
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Travel and related expenses (training)
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$250
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$1,800
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Startup equipment |
$3,500
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$3,500
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Startup supplies |
$6,000
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$6,000
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Vehicle (lease or purchase payments)
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$500
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$2,000
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Insurance, professional affilliations
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$600
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$2,000
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Utility expenses
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$0
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$250
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Professional fees
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$500
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$2,000
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State-specific zoning fees and licenses
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$150
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$500
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Additional funds (first 90 days)
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$5,000
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$10,000
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TOTAL CAPITAL NEEDED
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$43,550
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$64,300
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