America’s Swimming Pool Company Ranked Among Top Franchises In Entrepreneur’s Highly Competitive Franchise 500®
Award-winning pool service franchise secures prestigious spot for tenth consecutive year
Macon, GA (January 6, 2022)– America's Swimming Pool Company (ASP), the nation’s leading swimming pool service franchise, was recognized as one of the top 500 franchises in the country in Entrepreneur’s Franchise 500®. This 43rd annual lineup has become a highly sought-after honor in the franchise industry making it one of the publication’s most competitive rankings ever. Recognized as an invaluable resource for potential franchisees, the 2022 Franchise 500® ranks America’s Swimming Pool Company as #117 for its outstanding performance in areas including unit growth, financial strength and stability, and brand power. The company also ranked #1 in category - pool maintenance.
“We are ecstatic to kick off the new year by earning this coveted spot alongside our franchising peers,” said Stewart C. Vernon, founder and COO of America’s Swimming Pool Company. “We are proud to have persevered through the past two years as they’ve served as a tremendous learning opportunity for our teams. These challenging times have allowed us to strengthen our unmatched service and customer support, and we are thrilled for the recognition.”
Entrepreneur’s editorial team researches and assesses several factors that go into the Franchise 500® evaluation, including costs and fees, size and growth, support, brand strength, and financial strength and stability. Each franchise is given a cumulative score based on an analysis of more than 150 data points, and the 500 franchises with the highest cumulative scores become the Franchise 500® in ranking order.
Over the past four decades, the Franchise 500® has become both a dominant competitive measure for franchisors and a primary research tool for potential franchisees. ASP’s position on the ranking is a testament to its strength as a franchise opportunity.
“The past year has been one of the most challenging for businesses in recent memory, which made putting together our 43rd annual Franchise 500 list more enlightening than ever,” says Entrepreneur Editor in Chief Jason Feifer. “The companies named to this year’s list showed us how being resilient, supportive, and nimble can help navigate extraordinary challenges and also underscore the grit and innovation that define entrepreneurship.”
Since its inception in 2002, ASP has continued to set a higher standard of performance and stability within the industry. The company has since cemented itself as the largest and most trusted swimming pool service in the country, with over 333 franchise locations sprawling across 22 states. Swimming pool owners nationwide trust ASP for its affordable, reliable and knowledgeable service—including maintenance, inspections, repairs and renovations.
ASP is currently looking for qualified individuals who are ready to dive into a successful swimming pool service franchise opportunity. The company has regularly been featured as a best franchise to buy and publicly recognized for its leadership, performance, and growth. Franchise opportunities are available in markets throughout the United States. For more information and to find an open ASP market by state, visit aspfranchising.com/available-territories or call 855-979-7665.
To view America’s Swimming Pool Company in the full ranking, visit https://www.entrepreneur.com/franchise500. Results can also be seen in the January/February 2022 issue of Entrepreneur, available on newsstands January 11th.
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About America's Swimming Pool Company
ASP is the largest swimming pool cleaning, repair, and renovation franchise system in the nation. Founded in 2002 by Stewart C. Vernon, the company is based on the belief that by providing a higher quality pool service at a reasonable price, the brand would raise the industry standards for pool service. In 2005, ASP began franchising and now covers more than 400 cities in 22 states across the nation. For more information on ASP’s swimming pool franchise opportunities, click here. For more information on ASP - America's Swimming Pool Company, visit the website or find us on Facebook @asppoolco.
About Authority Brands
Headquartered in Columbia, Maryland, Authority Brands’ companies include 11 leading home service franchisors: America's Swimming Pool Company, Benjamin Franklin Plumbing, The Cleaning Authority, Color World Housepainting, DoodyCalls, Homewatch CareGivers, Mister Sparky, Monster Tree Service, Mosquito Squad, One Hour Heating and Air Conditioning, and STOP Restoration. Together, these brands provide home services through more than 1,900 territories operated by more than 1,000 franchise owners. Authority Brands is dedicated to supporting individual franchise owner growth by providing strong marketing, technology, and operational support. See www.authoritybrands.com for more information.
CONTACT:
Stephanie Fritz
478-254-4495 EXT. 113 (Office)
sfritz@asppoolco.com