About Life Saver Pool Fence Franchise
Life Saver Pool Fence is a home safety franchise specializing in the sale and installation of removable mesh pool fences and related pool safety products.
The brand serves residential homeowners who want to protect children and pets around swimming pools, offering a range of solutions including the original Life Saver Pool Fence, Pool Barrier fence, Pool Corral, pet fencing, and DIY options.
The franchise fee is $35,000, and Life Saver Pool Fence has been franchising since 2023.
Life Saver Pool Fence Franchise Cost & Fees
Minimum Investment
$65K
Average Investment
$85K
Maximum Investment
$106K
| Fee Type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Initial Franchise Fee | $35,000 | One-time payment upon signing |
| Royalty Fee | 3% of Gross Sales of gross sales | Ongoing; paid monthly |
| Marketing/Ad Fund | Not to exceed 3% of Gross Sales (currently 1% of Gross Sales) | National brand fund |
| Total Investment Range | $64,658 – $105,998 | Includes build-out, inventory, working capital |
The investment range of $65K–$106K reflects variability in build-out costs, store size, lease terms, and market. The combined royalty (3% of Gross Sales) and marketing fee (Not to exceed 3% of Gross Sales (currently 1% of Gross Sales)) are ongoing costs paid as a percentage of gross sales.
Investment Breakdown (Item 7)
| Item | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Initial Franchise Fee | $28,000 | $35,000 |
| Rent Deposit | $0 | $300 |
| Rent (3 months) | $0 | $900 |
| Vehicle, Equipment, Signage | $13,600 | $25,000 |
| Office Set-Up | $0 | $2,000 |
| Technology, Hardware and Software | $1,968 | $3,668 |
| Initial Inventory | $2,000 | $5,000 |
| Business Licenses & Permits | $50 | $250 |
| Professional Fees | $2,000 | $4,000 |
| Business Insurance | $1,200 | $3,600 |
| Training Expenses | $1,840 | $3,280 |
| Grand Opening Advertising | $10,000 | $15,000 |
| Additional Funds | $4,000 | $8,000 |
Additional Fees (Item 6)
| Fee Type | Amount |
|---|---|
| Transfer Fee | 75% of our then-current franchise fee |
| Renewal Fee | $3,000 |
| Technology Fee | $25 per week |
| Audit Fee | Actual cost of the audit or inspection |
| Local Advertising and Marketing | at least $2,800 each month |
| Co-op Contributions | As determined by the Co-op, not to exceed $2,000 (which we may increased by up to 15% per year) |
| Replacement-Manager Training | $3,000 per trainee, plus expenses |
| Additional Training Fee | $400 per day, per trainer plus travel and related expenses |
| Installer Training | Not currently charged, but will not exceed $500, subject to 3% annual inflationary adjustment |
| Certified Installer Training | Not currently charged, but will not exceed $500, subject to 3% annual inflationary adjustment |
| Convention Attendance Fee | Up to $500, subject to 3% annual inflationary adjustment |
| Printed Manual | Actual Printing and Shipping Costs |
| Customer Lead Fee | Not currently charged, but will not exceed $500, subject to 3% annual inflationary adjustment |
| Call Center Fee | Not currently charged, but will not exceed $500, subject to 3% annual inflationary adjustment |
| Sales Assistance Fee | Not currently charged, but will not exceed $500, subject to 3% annual inflationary adjustment |
| Customer Responsiveness Fee | Not to exceed $500, subject to 3% annual inflationary adjustment |
| Supplier Evaluation Fee | Our Actual Costs |
| Customer Feedback Fee | Up to $200 per year |
| Inspection Fee | Up to $300 per visit |
| Interest on Late Payments | Lesser of 1.5% per month of amount past due or highest contract rate allowed by applicable law |
| Insufficient Funds Fee | $100 per occurrence |
| Indemnification | Will vary with circumstances |
| Insurance | Amount of premiums |
| Management Fee | 3% of Gross Sales plus our travel and living expenses |
Training Program (Item 11)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Total Duration | approximately 8 days |
| Classroom Training | 25 |
| On-the-Job Training | 45 |
| Training Location | Delray Beach, FL |
| Additional Training | We may provide periodic additional or refresher training programs, but are not obligated to do so. If provided, you are responsible for all expenses and costs incurred by trainees. |
Territory Rights (Item 12)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Territory Type | Protected |
| Exclusive Territory | No |
| Territory Size | Minimum of 100,000 households with an average Household Income of $100,000 or greater |
| Description | You will not receive an exclusive territory. You may face competition from other franchisees, from outlets that we own, or from other channels of distribution or competitive brands that we control. A “Territory” is a geographic area that is built using U.S. ZIP Code boundaries and contains a minimum of 100,000 households with an average Household Income of $100,000 or greater. During the Term, we will neither grant anyone else the right to, nor ourselves, operate a LSPF Business by marketing, promoting, providing or performing Products and Services within the Territory except in compliance with our Multi-Market Accounts Program and our Cross-Territory Policy. You must not market, sell, promote, provide or perform Products and Services outside of the Territory without our prior written consent, except in an Open Area or in compliance with our Cross-Territory Policy. |
Renewal, Termination & Transfer (Item 17)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Initial Term | 5 years |
| Renewal Term | 3 additional 5-year periods |
| Renewal Fee | $3,000 |
| Renewal Conditions | You must: (1) not be in default; (2) give us timely notice; (3) enter into our then-current form of franchise agreement and related documents; (4) enter into a general release; (5) pay successor franchise fee; (6) remodel or upgrade your LSPF Business to comply with our then-current standards and specifications. If you renew, you may be required to enter into an agreement with materially different terms and conditions than the original agreement. |
| Transfer Fee | 75% of our then-current franchise fee |
| Transfer Conditions | Transferee must meet our qualifications, successfully complete training (or commit to do so), enter into a new franchise agreement for the remainder of the term, agrees to upgrade the LSPF Business to our then-current standards and specifications. You must be in compliance with your franchise agreement, pay us the Transfer Fee, and sign a general release, sign a subordination agreement, and sign a non-competition agreement. We notify you that we do not intend to exercise our right of first refusal. |
| Termination for Cause | We can terminate immediately upon notice if you: make any material misrepresentation or omission; are convicted of a felony or other crime affecting reputation; engage in dishonest or unethical conduct; if a court declares parts of the agreement invalid regarding fees or Marks; make unauthorized assignment; fail to obtain/maintain licenses; fail to make payments within 15 days of notice; repeatedly fail to submit reports or make payments; unauthorized transfer of ownership/control; unauthorized use/disclosure of Confidential Information; file for bankruptcy; or fail to commence operations within required time limits. |
| Non-Compete Period | During the Term and for a period of 2 years following expiration or termination |
| Non-Compete Details | During the term, you may not be involved in a competitive business anywhere, within your territory, within any assigned geographic territory of other LSPF Businesses/employees/franchisees, via the Internet/e-commerce, or within 25 miles of any awarded geographic area. Post-term, for 2 years, similar restrictions apply. Additionally, during the term and for 2 years post-term, you may not induce or solicit our employees/affiliates/franchisees or divert business from us or our affiliates/franchisees. |
Operations & Supply (Items 8 & 15)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Owner-Operator Required | Yes |
| Participation Details | You or your principal owner must be actively involved in the management of all aspects of your LSPF Business, or by a manager that we have approved from time to time. Although you may delegate some of your duties under this Agreement to your subordinate managers or employees, you remain fully responsible for your and their performance. You must use your best efforts to ensure your personnel do not cause a breach of this Agreement. |
| Required Suppliers | You are required to purchase our proprietary fencing line from us or our affiliate. You must purchase or lease all equipment, products, supplies and materials that meet our System Standards. You must use our designated provider of accounting and bookkeeping services. Certain goods and services only from suppliers designated or approved by us. Our affiliate, Life Saver Pool Fence Systems, Inc., is the only approved supplier of swimming pool fencing Materials, and you must purchase your entire requirements for such materials from our affiliate. |
| Supply Restrictions | We may concentrate purchases with one or more Approved Suppliers, to obtain lower prices, advertising support and/or other services, or for any other reason we deem appropriate. In such instances, we may limit the number of suppliers with whom you deal, designate sources that you will use, and refuse any request by you for another Approved Supplier of any applicable product or service. |
| Franchisor Revenue from Suppliers | During 2022, neither we nor our affiliates received any income from the sale of products or services to franchisees, nor any rebates based on purchases by franchisees. |
Financing (Item 10)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Financing Available | No |
| Description | We do not offer direct or indirect financing. We do not guarantee any of your notes, leases or obligations. We do not receive any direct or indirect payments or other consideration from any person for the placement of any financing with lender(s). |
Life Saver Pool Fence Franchise Earnings — Item 19
Life Saver Pool Fence does not make an Item 19 financial performance representation in their FDD. This means they do not disclose revenue, profit, or earnings data for franchised locations. Before investing, ask the franchisor directly for franchisee contact information so you can speak with existing owners about their actual financial performance.
Life Saver Pool Fence does not include an Item 19 financial performance representation in their FDD. Contact information for current and former franchisees is listed in Item 20 of the FDD.
Life Saver Pool Fence Litigation & Risk Flags
Clean Litigation RecordLife Saver Pool Fence has no pending litigation actions listed in their FDD. There is also no bankruptcy history disclosed.
Litigation and bankruptcy data is sourced from Items 3 and 4 of the FDD. Always verify current status directly from the most recent FDD.
Life Saver Pool Fence System Growth
Total Units
1
Franchised
0
Company-Owned
1
Life Saver Pool Fence currently operates 0 franchised locations and 1 company-owned units. Unit count data is sourced from Item 20 of the FDD.
Unit History (Item 20)
| Year | Opened | Closed | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Transfers: 0 | Closures: 0
State Registrations
Registered in 14 states: CA, HI, IL, IN, MD, MI, MN, NY, ND, RI, SD, VA, WA, WI
Franchisor Financials (Item 21)
Total Assets
$102K
Audited by BARRY KNEPPER CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANT for year ending December 31, 2022.
Life Saver Pool Fence Franchise — FAQ
The total investment to open a Life Saver Pool Fence franchise ranges from $64,658 to $105,998, per their Franchise Disclosure Document. This includes the initial franchise fee of $35,000. The investment covers build-out, inventory, equipment, signage, working capital, and other startup costs.
Life Saver Pool Fence charges a royalty fee of 3% of Gross Sales of gross sales, plus a Not to exceed 3% of Gross Sales (currently 1% of Gross Sales) contribution to the marketing/advertising fund. These fees are paid on an ongoing basis.
You can download the Life Saver Pool Fence Franchise Disclosure Document free on this page. The FDD is a public document filed with state franchise registries. Always also request the current FDD directly from Life Saver Pool Fence to ensure you have the most up-to-date version.
Life Saver Pool Fence does not provide an Item 19 financial performance representation in their FDD, which means they do not disclose franchisee revenue or earnings data. Prospective investors should contact existing franchisees directly (listed in Item 20 of the FDD) to gather real-world financial performance information.
Life Saver Pool Fence has been franchising since 2023. The FDD shows an investment range of $64,658-$105,998, a 3% of Gross Sales royalty, and no Item 19 earnings disclosure. There is no pending litigation. Review the full FDD and contact current franchisees listed in Item 20 before making any investment decision.
The franchise fee is $35,000 and the total investment ranges from $64,658 to $105,998 depending on location size and market. Contact the franchisor directly for current net worth and liquid capital requirements, territory availability, and application details.
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