Head-to-head comparison
Poolwerx vs PUDDLE POOL SERVICES USA Franchise Opportunities
Reviewed figures from each brand's Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD), side by side. Each figure carries its FDD year and page. This is not a ranking or recommendation, and the two FDDs may cover different years and location groups.
| Disclosure |  Poolwerx |  PUDDLE POOL SERVICES USA |
|---|---|---|
| Estimated initial investment (Item 7) | $105,400 – $437,775 2026 FDD · Item 7 | $98,100 – $122,800 TOTAL 2026 FDD · Item 7 · PDF p. 15 |
| Standard initial franchise fee (Item 5) | $49,500 Qualified veterans receive a 10% discount on the first Franchised Business. 2026 FDD · Item 5 · PDF p. 11 | $49,500 2026 FDD · Item 5 · PDF p. 8 |
| Royalty (Item 6) | 7% of gross revenue Royalty Fee 2026 FDD · Item 6 · PDF p. 12 | 7% of Gross Revenue or $600 per month per territory, whichever is greater Royalty Fee 2026 FDD · Item 6 · PDF p. 9 |
| Total outlets (Item 20) | 107 Outlets at end of 2025 2026 FDD · Item 20 · PDF p. 62 | 2 Outlets at end of 2024 2026 FDD · Item 20 · PDF p. 38 |
| Net outlet change (Item 20) | +46 Calculated: 2023–2025 | +2 Calculated: 2022–2024 |
| Financial performance (Item 19), by location group | Franchised (31 locations) — revenue $729,191 median Gross Revenue invoiced · 2026 FDD · Item 19 · PDF p. 58 | Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record $200,220 other Net Income · 2026 FDD · Item 19 · PDF p. 36 |
Item 19 groups are shown separately and never combined. Revenue or sales figures are not profit. Net outlet change is a Franopolis calculation from the disclosed counts.