Pool & Spa Services franchises

Poolwerx Franchise Opportunity

Australasia's largest pool and spa maintenance franchise, operating a mix of mobile service vans and retail stores. Founded by John O'Brien in 1992, franchising from 1995.

301 units in AustraliaFranchising since 1995Registered as Poolwerx Corporation Pty Ltd
On the ACCC Franchise Disclosure Register

captured 18 Aug 2026. View the Register profile

This information is based on material published by the relevant franchisor on the Franchise Disclosure Register. This information does not negate the need to undertake necessary due diligence including seeking independent professional advice if considering entering into a franchise agreement.

Public data profile

This information is compiled from the ACCC Franchise Disclosure Register and other public sources. It hasn’t been confirmed by the franchise team.

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How much does a Poolwerx franchise cost?

A Poolwerx franchise requires a total investment of $130,000–$250,000 all-in, comprising a $49,500 initial fee and a 7.0% royalty and a 3.0% marketing levy.

Source: ACCC Franchise Disclosure Register · captured August 2026. See full cost breakdown

Full cost breakdown

Fees vs the market

Poolwerx vs the Pool & Spa Services median · Q3 2026 Fee Index
FeePoolwerxCategory median (systems)Position
All-in establishment cost$130K–$250K$130,000–$250,000 (7)near median

Medians from the Pool & Spa Services Fee Index: the figures franchisors publish and their ACCC Register establishment costs. A fee median is only shown when at least five systems publish that fee.

Network & venues

301venues in Australia
301franchised businesses
0company-owned units
110franchisees (operators)
33years operating in Australia

Operates in ACT, NSW, NT, QLD, SA, VIC, WA

Expanding into ACT, NSW, NT, QLD, SA, TAS, VIC, WA

Source: ACCC Franchise Disclosure Register (profile FNC-007462) · captured 2026-08-19.

Investment & payments

Costs and payments as published by the franchisor on the Register
Establishment cost (all-in setup)$130,000 – $250,000

Source: ACCC Franchise Disclosure Register (profile FNC-007462) · captured 2026-08-19. Ranges are the franchisor’s own estimates; confirm every figure against the disclosure document.

Franchise agreement

Standard agreement term 5 or more years

Option to renew Yes

Restraint of trade after exit Yes

Goodwill compensation on exit Yes

Source: ACCC Franchise Disclosure Register (profile FNC-007462) · captured 2026-08-19.

Franchisor disclosures

Poolwerx’s own answers to the mandatory Register disclosure questions, a starting point for your due diligence.

Serious offence conviction (last 10 yrs)No
Civil judgment against franchisor (last 5 yrs)No
Bankruptcy / insolvency (last 10 yrs)No
Upfront payment required to applyYes
Franchisor can change the agreementNo
Restricts who you can buy supplies fromYes
Agreement provides for arbitrationYes

Source: ACCC Franchise Disclosure Register (profile FNC-007462) · captured 2026-08-19.

Franchisor details

Website www.poolwerx.com.au

Phone 07 3173 7300

Email admin@poolwerx.com.au

Registered office 10 Camford St, Milton Qld 4064

View the full ACCC Register profile. Source: ACCC Franchise Disclosure Register (profile FNC-007462) · captured 2026-08-19.

This information is based on material published by the relevant franchisor on the Franchise Disclosure Register. It does not negate the need to undertake necessary due diligence including seeking independent professional advice if considering entering into a franchise agreement.

How Poolwerx’s answers compare: what Australian franchisors disclose on the Register, by category.

Available territories

Territory availability
StateRegionStatusAs at
QueenslandBrisbanerecruitingcaptured July 2026
New South WalesSydneyrecruitingcaptured July 2026
Western AustraliaPerthrecruitingcaptured July 2026

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a Poolwerx franchise cost?

A Poolwerx franchise requires a total investment of $130,000–$250,000 all-in, including a $49,500 initial fee (ACCC Franchise Disclosure Register).

What are Poolwerx's ongoing fees?

Poolwerx charges a 7% royalty and a 3% marketing levy.

Is Poolwerx on the Franchise Disclosure Register?

Based on FranchiseScope's research, Poolwerx appears on the ACCC Franchise Disclosure Register. We recommend confirming the current entry yourself at franchisedisclosure.gov.au before relying on it.