FranConnectFranConnect
Mandatoryr Software and services and may modify specifications for and components of the Computer System from time to time. Current Software requirements include: Quickbooks, ProfitKeeper, FranConnect, HouseCa
From the filings
HQ-led decisions
Life Saver Pool Fence
Home servicesSoftware purchasing control at Life Saver Pool Fence is centralized through franchisor mandates. The 2025 FDD reveals a tightly prescribed tech stack including FranConnect, Housecall Pro, and QuickBooks. While the total unit count and addressable market size are not disclosed in the filing, the mandated systems create a clear integration and replacement opportunity for vendors who can complement or enhance this core stack.
For software vendors selling into US franchise brands.
Live signals
Total units
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system-wide
Unit growth YoY
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vs prior filing
AUV
—
Item 19, 2025
Royalty
—
of gross sales
Ad fund
1%
national + local
Initial fee
—
per unit
Investment range
—
all-in, Item 7
Procurement
—
from the filing
Ongoing fee load
What the operator pays every month
The recurring percentage of gross sales named in this filing. It is a floor, not a total — the filing discloses one of the two headline fees.
1%+of gross sales (FY2025)
15% reference
Mandated & recommended tech
The systems vendors compete with
4 of these are mandated in the franchise agreement. Each is named in Item 11 of the filing, the incumbents a challenger must displace or integrate with.
Housecall ProHousecall Pro
Mandatoryd services and may modify specifications for and components of the Computer System from time to time. Current Software requirements include: Quickbooks, ProfitKeeper, FranConnect, HouseCall Pro, and c
ProfitKeeperProfitKeeper
Mandatory, components or Software and services and may modify specifications for and components of the Computer System from time to time. Current Software requirements include: Quickbooks, ProfitKeeper, FranCo
QuickBooksIntuit
Mandatoryrd chart of accounts utilizing the accounting methods we determine appropriate from time to time. In doing so, you must utilize the accounting software that we specify (currently, QuickBooks accountin
Franchisor behaviours
What the franchisor requires
19 requirements the franchisor states in this filing, each in its own words; 3 explicit no's; 12 questions the text does not settle, which is not a no.
Accounting
Must the franchisee use an accounting or bookkeeping system designated or approved by the franchisor?
YesItem 11
In doing so, you must utilize the accounting software that we specify (currently, QuickBooks accounting software).
Does the franchisor have direct or independent electronic access to the franchisee's financial, sales or customer records?
YesItem 11
While we will not generally have independent remote access to your Computer Systems, we will have remote independent access to certain financial, bookkeeping, and customer data stored in a “cloud” or network-based format.
Must the franchisee submit periodic financial statements (monthly, quarterly or annual) to the franchisor?
YesItem 11
Within 15 days after the end of each calendar month, a profit and loss statement for your LSPF Business for the immediately preceding calendar month;
How the franchisor buys
Is the franchisor or an affiliate itself a supplier of required products, services or systems?
YesItem 11
Currently our affiliate, Life Saver 10 QB\93645963.1 Pool Fence Systems, Inc., is the only approved supplier of swimming pool fencing Materials, and you must purchase your entire requirements for such swimming pool fencing materials from our affiliate.
Does the franchisor reserve the right to change designated suppliers or systems at any time?
YesItem 11
We may change approved suppliers for these product and services at any time and from time to time.
Does the franchisor or an affiliate receive rebates, commissions or other revenue from designated or approved suppliers?
YesItem 11
We will be entitled to all rebates, bonuses and promotional benefits associated with those programs.
Can a franchisee propose a new supplier for the franchisor's approval?
YesItem 11
if you desire to use additional Materials that we have not approved or from sources other than the Approved Suppliers we designate (other than us), you must submit to us a written request to approve the additional Materials together with such evidence of conformity with the System Standards as we may require.
Communications
Does the franchisor own or control the business telephone numbers, or take them over when the agreement ends?
YesItem 11
In order to protect our interest in the System and the Marks, we will have the right to control the telephone numbers and listings and internet addresses of the Business if the Franchise Agreement is terminated.
Franchise management
Must the franchisee participate in a customer-satisfaction or net-promoter survey program?
YesItem 11
present to your customers such evaluation forms that we periodically prescribe and to participate and/or request your customers to participate in any surveys performed by us or on our behalf.
Does the franchisor conduct periodic inspections, audits or evaluations of the franchised business?
YesItem 11
We have the right at any time during your business hours, and without prior notice to you, to inspect and audit, or cause to be inspected and audited, your (if you are a Business Entity) and the LSPF Business’ business, bookkeeping and accounting records, sales and income tax records and returns and other records.
Can the franchisor change the operations manual and brand standards unilaterally?
YesItem 11
We may periodically modify System Standards, and any such modifications may obligate you to invest additional capital in your LSPF Business and/or incur higher operating costs.
Must the franchisor approve the franchisee's site or location before opening?
YesItem 11
Any and all offices, warehouses or other sites for your LSPF Business must be located within the Territory and must be pre-approved by us.
Marketing
Is the franchisee required to spend a minimum amount on local advertising or marketing, as a percentage of sales or a fixed amount?
YesItem 11
You must spend a minimum of $2,800 each month on local marketing, promotion and advertising, not including payments to the System Fund.
Must the franchisee participate in a regional advertising cooperative when one exists?
YesItem 11
If an association of LSPF Businesses is established in a geographic area in which your LSPF Business is located (the “Co-op”), you must join and actively participate in it.
Operations
Must the franchisee buy products from a designated distributor?
YesItem 11
You must also only use certain approved designated suppliers for certain services that you will need to operate your LSPF Business.
Must equipment be purchased from designated or approved suppliers?
YesItem 11
You must also only use certain approved designated suppliers for certain services that you will need to operate your LSPF Business.
Payments
Are royalties and other fees collected by automatic bank debit (ACH or electronic funds transfer) from the franchisee's account?
YesItem 11
We may require you to pay any amounts due us, including the Royalties, System Fund Contributions, Technology Fees, Quality Assurance Audit Fee, to us by electronic funds transfer (including ACH) on the due date.
Point of sale
Does the franchisor have independent access to the data in the franchisee's POS or computer system?
YesItem 11
While we will not generally have independent remote access to your Computer Systems, we will have remote independent access to certain financial, bookkeeping, and customer data stored in a “cloud” or network-based format.
Training
Can the franchisor charge the franchisee for additional, refresher or remedial training?
YesItem 11
If you request or we require you (or if you are a Business Entity, your manager) to attend additional training, you must pay us our then-current fee per day per trainer (currently, $400), plus travel and related expenses.
The filing answers no to 3 questions
- Is there a franchisee advisory council, association or committee?Item 11
- Is a minimum grand opening advertising spend required?Item 11
- Is attendance at an annual convention or conference mandatory for the franchisee?Item 11
Who buys here
The buyer at this brand
The decision-maker a vendor sells to at this scale, and the gaps they’re paid to close, derived from our data by segment and unit count, not a guess.
The franchisor's owner/CEO decides; an ops or franchise-development lead may evaluate.
VP SalesHead of SalesCROSales Director
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The vendor opportunity at Life Saver Pool Fence
Life Saver Pool Fence operates in the home services segment, headquartered in Florida. For software vendors, the immediate takeaway from the 2025 FDD is a highly centralized technology environment. The franchisor mandates a specific set of core systems, which means any new vendor must either integrate tightly with the existing stack or displace an incumbent at the HQ level. The total number of units—both franchised and company-owned—is not disclosed in the most recent FDD, so the addressable market size requires external validation. However, the presence of multiple mandated platforms signals a franchisor that invests in operational consistency and is likely willing to evaluate tools that improve franchisee performance or HQ oversight.
Who controls software purchasing
Purchasing authority sits squarely with the franchisor. The FDD mandates five named systems, which is a strong indicator that the HQ leadership team makes brand-wide software decisions rather than leaving them to individual franchisees. No specific executives are listed in the FDD's Item 1, so the exact buying center—whether a CIO, VP of Operations, or owner-operator—is not publicly documented. Vendors should approach the corporate office directly and be prepared to demonstrate how their solution complements FranConnect and Housecall Pro, the two operational pillars of the mandated stack.
Mandated and current tech stack
The 2025 FDD lists five mandated technology components. FranConnect by FranConnect serves as the franchise management system, handling compliance, communication, and likely onboarding. Housecall Pro is mandated for field service operations, covering scheduling, dispatching, and job management for pool fence installations. On the financial side, the franchisor mandates QuickBooks by Intuit Inc. alongside ProfitKeeper for benchmarking and performance analysis, plus an additional mandated accounting system that is not named by vendor in the available extract. This stack leaves gaps in areas like advanced CRM, marketing automation, or inventory management that a vendor could fill—provided the integration is seamless.
Procurement, renewals, and timing
The FDD does not include an Item 8 extract describing the franchisor's supplier procurement model. Without that language, it is unclear whether Life Saver Pool Fence uses a designated supplier program, an approved vendor list, or an open procurement process. Given the number of mandated systems, a closed or tightly controlled model is the safer assumption. Contract renewal timing is similarly opaque: the initial franchise term length and Item 17 renewal conditions are not disclosed in the 2025 filing. Vendors should monitor the brand for any public announcements about technology changes or expansion initiatives that might signal an opening.
How to read the Life Saver Pool Fence FDD
The full 2025 FDD is available below. For software vendors, the most relevant sections are Item 11, which details the mandated technology stack, and Item 1, which identifies the franchisor entity and its headquarters. Because unit counts and financial performance representations are not included in the available data, vendors should cross-reference the FDD with third-party location data to build an accurate prospect model. Focus on the mandated systems as both a constraint and a signal: a franchisor that prescribes this much technology is one that values operational data and may be receptive to tools that enhance reporting or reduce friction for franchisees.
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Questions vendors ask
Life Saver Pool Fence, answered from the filing
The franchisor exerts strong HQ-level control through mandated systems. Specific executive buyers are not listed in the 2025 FDD, but the mandate structure means the central leadership team evaluates and selects all core operational software.
The 2025 FDD mandates FranConnect for franchise management and Housecall Pro for field service operations. QuickBooks by Intuit and ProfitKeeper are mandated for accounting and financial performance tracking, alongside a separate mandated accounting system.
The total number of franchised and company-owned units is not disclosed in the 2025 FDD. Vendors should verify the current footprint directly or through a FranCloud unit-count analysis before sizing the opportunity.
The 2025 FDD does not include an extract from Item 8 detailing supplier relationships. Without that signal, assume a closed or designated-supplier model given the heavy tech mandates, and prepare for a centralized procurement review.
The initial franchise term and Item 17 renewal signals are not disclosed in the 2025 FDD. Without term or renewal data, contract windows are unpredictable. Monitor the franchisor's growth activity and any public RFP releases for timing cues.
The 2025 FDD was filed with state franchise regulators. You can review the full document using the embedded PDF viewer below. It contains the complete Item 11 tech mandates and all available operational disclosures referenced in this brief.
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Operator footprint
Who runs the locations
13 operators run 13 mapped locations. 0 of them are multi-unit. Aggregate counts from the filing; no names.
Operators by units owned
Single-unit13
Top states by locations
| FL | 5 |
|---|---|
| CA | 2 |
| WI | 1 |
| SC | 1 |
| AR | 1 |
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