ABOUT US
We want you to learn about us as much as we want to learn about you. Here's a little bit about where we started, where we are, and where we're going.Our Past
Poolwerx was founded in 1992 by John O’Brien, an Australian entrepreneur who recognized an opportunity in an unorganized market. As a pool owner himself, he was often disappointed with the pool care service options in his hometown of Brisbane. Most “pool guys” looked like they woke up, threw some tools in the back of their truck, and dumped whatever chemicals they had on hand into your pool. They were unprofessional, unreliable, difficult to contact, and inconsistent with their pool care advice.
John took matters into his own hands. He learned about the pool industry and got certified in pool care. He invested in a uniform and bought a van that would work as a moving billboard, clearly branded and displaying a list of pool care services and contact information. The Poolwerx brand was born.
With a newly polished and friendly demeanor, he walked door-to-door, introducing himself to neighbors and building a solid roster of clients. Clients were impressed by his professionalism and the business quickly grew to a multi-van operation, then to a retail location and operations hub, and eventually multiple hub locations. After franchising, Poolwerx became the largest pool, hot tub, and spa retail and maintenance network in Australia and New Zealand, winning numerous awards and accolades along the way.
In March 2015, more than 20 years after its humble beginnings, Poolwerx opened its doors in Arizona. This marked the official beginning of Poolwerx USA.
Our Present
Today, Our US operations are headquartered in a 10,000 sq ft, state-of-the-art training facility and support center in Dallas, TX.
With an ever-expanding number of retail stores and service vehicles, Poolwerx is one of the fastest-growing pool, hot tub, and spa retail and service businesses in the US. Currently, we have approximately 60 franchise outlets in the US and over 400 franchises worldwide.
In addition to our locally-owned retail stores, our trained service technicians treat pools, hot tubs, and spas for homeowners, landlords, HOAs, hotels, and local municipalities. Our goal is to provide products and services that produce the healthiest pools for our clients to enjoy. And we deliver on that promise through extensive training, unmatched customer service, and a genuine pride in what we do.
Our Future
This is where you come in! Join our franchise partner network and have an impact as we grow in the US. Fill out the form below and one of our specialists will reach out to learn more about and your goals.
Give our team a call
We'd love to learn about you and tell you about the exciting opportunities at Poolwerx. Give us a call or fill out the form and we'll reach out.1 800 407 6657
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Our Values
At Poolwerx, we pride ourselves on maintaining values that drive how we do business and how we interact with our clients, vendors, and franchise partners. These values are ingrained in every fiber of our brand and we expect all of our employees, colleagues, and partners to uphold and exemplify these principles when joining our team.
Join a global family of small business owners
Becoming a Poolwerx Franchisee is the first step into an exciting world of opportunity. We’ve worked hard to keep the process for joining the Poolwerx family streamlined and efficient, so you’re able to dive in as quickly as possible.
Contact our expert Franchise Development team to learn more.