Pinch A Penny Pool Patio Spa

What Pinch A Penny Pool Patio Spa does

Pinch A Penny Pool Patio Spa is a privately held franchise retailer specializing in pool, spa, and outdoor living supplies and services. Founded in 1975 and headquartered in Clearwater, Florida, the company operates 300+ independently owned franchise locations across Florida, Georgia, Alabama, Louisiana, Texas, Arizona, and North Carolina, with active franchise recruitment underway in Texas, Louisiana, and Mississippi. The customer base is primarily residential pool and spa owners seeking chemicals, equipment, recurring maintenance, and one-stop outdoor living solutions.

The company's product portfolio centers on three proprietary brand families: SunBlazer equipment (AI-labeled robotic pool cleaners, variable-speed inverter pumps, and heat/cool pumps); Suncoast and Salinity chemicals (chlorine tablets, liquid shock, algaecide, water clarifier, pool salt, and acid for balancing); and a broader assortment of grills, spas, furniture, and above-ground pools sourced through partnerships with Big Green Egg, Calibay, Wilbar, and Saffire. Technology layers include a proprietary mobile application (iOS and Android) for water testing, online ordering, service notifications, and store communication; a full e-commerce platform at pinchapenny.com with home delivery and Buy Online Pick Up In Store (BOPIS); and Google Maps-integrated store-locator functionality. Professional service offerings include pool cleaning and maintenance, equipment installation and repair, pool renovations, leak detection, plus adjacent home services such as pressure washing, landscape lighting, screen repair, and water softener installation.

Revenue is generated through three primary streams: retail product sales across physical stores and e-commerce, professional services delivered at customer sites, and franchise fees and royalties from independent store operators. Average per-store revenue exceeds $2 million at the franchisee level, with unit economics supporting continued franchise expansion. The company competes on distribution density, brand heritage, proprietary product lines, and integrated service capabilities rather than on technology differentiation, and operates without disclosed institutional investment or parent-company backing.

Name

Pinch A Penny Pool Patio Spa

Legal name

Pinch A Penny, LLC

Website

https://pinchapenny.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1975

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Pinch A Penny is a private franchise retailer founded in 1975 that operates 300+ stores across seven US states, selling pool and spa chemicals, proprietary SunBlazer equipment, and outdoor living products while delivering professional pool maintenance, repair, and renovation services to residential customers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Clearwater

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Supply Chain, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Retail Product Sales: Sale of pool and spa chemicals, equipment, supplies, and accessories through 300+ retail stores and e-commerce platform. Includes proprietary SunBlazer branded equipment.
2. Pool & Home Services: Professional services including pool cleaning & maintenance, equipment installation & repair, pool renovations, leak detection, pressure washing, landscape lighting, screen repair, and water softener systems.
3. Franchise Revenue: Franchise fees and royalties from independent store operators. Franchise opportunities available in Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi with limited opportunities in Florida, Georgia & Alabama.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Pinch A Penny is a franchise retail chain that sells pool and spa chemicals, equipment, and accessories, including its proprietary SunBlazer branded equipment line (AI robotic pool cleaners, variable speed pumps, heat/cool pumps) and Suncoast/Salinity branded chemical products. The company also delivers on-site professional pool and home services such as cleaning, maintenance, equipment installation and repair, renovations, leak detection, pressure washing, landscape lighting, screen repair, and water softener installation across 300+ franchise locations in seven U.S. states.

Product overview

Pinch A Penny Pool Patio Spa operates as a retail chain of franchise stores offering pool and spa supplies, chemicals, equipment, and professional services. The core product portfolio consists of the SunBlazer branded equipment line (AI-powered robotic pool cleaners, intelligent pool pumps, and heat/cool pumps) alongside proprietary Suncoast and Salinity chemical product lines for pool sanitation, water balance, and treatment. The company offers a comprehensive suite of professional services including pool cleaning and maintenance, equipment installation and repair, pool renovations, and leak detection. Additional offerings include recreational products (grills, spas, furniture, toys) and home services (landscape lighting, pressure washing, water softeners). The business operates over 300 retail locations across Florida, Texas, Georgia, Alabama, Louisiana, North Carolina, and Arizona, with services provided through franchisee-owned stores.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• SunBlazer GR5 AI Robotic Pool Cleaner Cordless AI-powered robotic pool cleaner that autonomously navigates and cleans residential swimming pools using AI navigation systems. Sold under the proprietary SunBlazer equipment brand.
• SunBlazer GR10 AI Robotic Pool Cleaner Advanced cordless AI-powered robotic pool cleaner with enhanced autonomous navigation and cleaning capabilities for residential pools. Sold under the proprietary SunBlazer brand.
• SunBlazer Invertech Ai17 Pool Pump Variable speed pool pump with AI technology (Ai17) designed for pools up to 17,000 gallons, offering intelligent operation and energy optimization. Sold under the SunBlazer brand.
• SunBlazer Invertech i18 Heat/Cool Pump Heat and cool pump with 90,000 BTU capacity featuring inverter technology for climate control of residential pools and spas. Sold under the SunBlazer brand.
• Suncoast Complete Multi-Purpose 3" Chlorine Tablets 3-inch chlorine tablets for residential pool sanitation and maintenance, available in 35 lb wrapped packaging under the Suncoast chemical brand.
• Suncoast Gold Liquid Chlorine Shock Liquid chlorine shock treatment for residential pools providing quick sanitization and oxidation of pool water, sold under the Suncoast brand.
• Suncoast Super Shock 4-Way Sanitizer & Shock Treatment Multi-purpose shock treatment that provides 4-way sanitization and shock treatment for residential pools, sold under the Suncoast brand.
• Suncoast All In One Algaecide Algaecide treatment that prevents and controls algae growth in residential pool water, sold under the Suncoast brand.
• Suncoast Super Water Clarifier Water clarifier product that helps clear cloudy pool water by coagulating suspended particles, sold under the Suncoast brand.
• Salinity Pool Salt, Fine Grain with Stain Inhibitor Fine grain pool salt with stain inhibitor designed for salt chlorine generator systems, sold in 40 lb packaging under the Salinity brand.
• Salinity Acid Pool acid product for balancing pH levels in residential salt water pools, sold in 1 gallon packaging under the Salinity brand.
• Pool Cleaning & Maintenance Service Professional recurring and one-time pool cleaning and maintenance services provided by certified Pinch A Penny technicians, with plans tailored to customer schedules and budgets.
• Pool Equipment Installation & Repair Installation and repair services for residential pool and spa equipment including pumps, filters, motors, salt chlorine generators, heaters, automation systems, and lighting.
• Pool Renovations Pool renovation and resurfacing services for residential pools including surface repairs, tile replacement, and design updates.
• Pool Leak Detection & Repair Professional leak detection services using specialized equipment to locate underwater residential pool leaks, with follow-on repair options.
• Pressure Washing Service Pressure washing services for residential pool decks, lanais, and patios to maintain exterior surfaces.
• Home Landscape Lighting & Design Professional landscape lighting design and installation services for residential outdoor spaces, delivered as part of the Pinch A Penny service portfolio.
• Outdoor Living Design Outdoor living space design and hardscape installation services including custom landscape features for residential customers.
• Screen Repair & Rescreening Services Screen enclosure repair and rescreening services for residential pool cages and outdoor living areas.
• Water Softener Systems Water softener system installation and servicing for residential water treatment, sold and serviced through Pinch A Penny franchise locations.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

AI capability1 record

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• Big Green EggminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBig Green Egg is the world's largest producer of ceramic kamado-style charcoal grills with a worldwide reputation for best-in-class products. Pinch A Penny stores offer Big Green Egg grills and EGGcessories as part of their outdoor living product category.
• Calibay Above Ground PoolsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCalibay offers high-quality, carefully engineered above ground pool packages manufactured in the USA. Building pools since 1974, Calibay is an expert at producing high-performance resin model and steel-frame pools. Pinch A Penny provides information and installation options for Calibay pools.
• Wilbar Above Ground PoolsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWilbar above ground pools are constructed to give years of enjoyment, built on the hallmarks of durability, style and safety. Wilbar Pools are American made and superior in design and quality. Pinch A Penny offers information and installation options.
• Saffire GrillsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSaffire has set the standard for craftsmanship with unique designs and high-quality components in kamado grills. Features include a patented Smokin' Chip Feeder Port and Crucible Firebox, plus thick kiln-fired ceramics and heavy-duty hardware.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Leslie's Poolmart: Leslie's is the largest U.S. specialty pool and spa retailer with a comparable mix of chemicals, equipment, and proprietary product lines, plus in-store water testing. It is the most direct comparable to Pinch A Penny, though it operates company-owned stores rather than a franchise model.

Others

• Horizon Distributors: Horizon Distributors is a wholesale distributor of pool, spa, and hearth products serving independent retailers and service pros in the Western U.S. It competes in the same supply ecosystem and may serve some Pinch A Penny franchisees.
• Pentair: Pentair is a major pool equipment manufacturer offering pumps, filters, heaters, and automation systems. Like Hayward, Pentair competes at the equipment level and its product roadmap shapes the installed base that Pinch A Penny services and replaces.
• Hayward Holdings: Hayward is a leading manufacturer of pool equipment including pumps, filters, heaters, and cleaners. As the supplier of much of the equipment Pinch A Penny resells, it is a key ecosystem participant and competitive threat if it expands its own branded retail relationships.
• SCP Distributors: SCP is a Pool Corp subsidiary that distributes pool and spa products to retail and service customers. It represents the upstream wholesale supply side that franchisees of Pinch A Penny may source from and competes indirectly via its own network of pool pros.

Broad incumbents

• Pool Corporation: Pool Corp is the world's largest wholesale distributor of swimming pool supplies, equipment, and related products. While it serves pool professionals rather than consumers, it sets the competitive supply economics for the entire pool retail channel that Pinch A Penny operates within.
• Lowe's: Lowe's is a national home improvement retailer with a comparable pool chemical and equipment assortment. Like Home Depot, it competes on price and convenience rather than specialty expertise, but captures pool maintenance basket trips.
• The Home Depot: Home Depot sells pool chemicals, basic equipment, and offers installation services in its stores. It competes with Pinch A Penny on convenience, price, and breadth but lacks specialized pool expertise, water testing, and a dedicated service technician force.

Emerging players

• Maytronics: Maytronics manufactures the Dolphin line of robotic pool cleaners, the dominant global brand in the category where Pinch A Penny has just launched competing SunBlazer GR5/GR10 products. It is the most direct competitive threat to the SunBlazer AI cleaner rollout.

Regional players

• Aqua Quip: Aqua Quip is a pool and spa retail/service company operating multiple locations in the Pacific Northwest. It mirrors Pinch A Penny's combination of retail, service, and renovation but is geographically distinct (PNW vs. Southeast/Southwest).

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses6 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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