Got Produce? vs Pool Scouts Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Got Produce? vs Pool Scouts including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Got Produce? Franchise
Pool Scouts Franchise
Investment $410,600 - $3,046,200$80,400 - $153,300
Franchise Fee $45,000$20,000
Royalty Fee -8%
Advertising Fee -2%
Year Founded 0-
Year Franchised 0-
Term Of Agreement --
Term Of Agreement --
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements
 
Got Produce? Franchise
Pool Scouts Franchise
Experience --

Financing Options
 
Got Produce? Franchise
Pool Scouts Franchise
  In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
Franchise Fees No/No-/-
Start-up Costs No/No-/-
Equipment No/No-/-
Inventory No/No-/-
Receivables No/No-/-
Payroll No/No-/-

Training & Support
 
Got Produce? Franchise
Pool Scouts Franchise
Training Training takes place onsite once the structure and equipment is in place. Initial training takes about 4 days for you and your staff. The online portal and control system give you access to continued online training.-
Support --
Marketing --
Operations -

Expansion Plans
 
Got Produce? Franchise
Pool Scouts Franchise
US Expansion YesYes
Canada Expansion No-
International Expansion Yes-

Company Overviews

About Got Produce?

At Got Produce we believe that franchising our fresh produce system, is the most cost-effective, consumer-focused way to grow and sell high quality produce. We offer three size options to best suit your needs and lifestyle.

We created the fresh produce concept because we understand that people today are concerned about where and how their food is grown. They are looking for fresh, flavorful, produce that is grown locally and good for the environment. We provide the first of its kind, fresh produce franchise system to create a better, fresher food system without stepping foot in the kitchen!

Our new franchise model, and patented technology makes it possible to grow multiple crops and operate a controlled environment growing center directly from a tablet or smartphone. Access custom fertilizer recipes, growing conditions, and assorted fresh produce options with the touch of a button. Got Produce provides a one-stop-shop for everything you need to get up and growing!


About Pool Scouts

The Pool Scouts franchise model gives you the independence you’re looking for in running your own business, but it’s backed with a strong support team at the home office to provide guidance, answer questions and be there for you when you need a lifesaver.Take a deep dive into our team profiles and you’ll see that our leadership is steeped in franchise knowledge (over 80 years combined!), with skills and experience across marketing, operations, finance and customer service.
The day you sign on as a Pool Scouts franchisee, we are working for you.
As a franchisee, you’ll benefit from our established brand and a strong marketing and operations team ready to provide you with tools to recruit and serve your customers.  We help you navigate the waters to a successful and easy-to-manage operation.

The approximate total investment necessary to begin operation of a single Pool Scouts franchise business is currently $80,400 to $133,300. This includes $47,400 to $58,800 that must be paid to the franchisor or its affiliate(s).
The total investment necessary to begin operation of one Pool Scouts franchised business under an area development agreement is currently $92,900 to $153,300. This includes $59,900 to $83,600 that must be paid to the franchisor. The minimum number of Pool Scouts franchised businesses required to be opened under an area development agreement is 2.

#298 in Franchise 500 for 2021.  Not in Franchise 500 for 2020.