Pinch A Penny
Pinch A Penny is the nation's largest franchised retail pool, patio and spa company with approximately 200 stores across Florida, Georgia and Alabama.
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History
The business began in 1975 when the Thomas family opened a discount store in an industrial park in Clearwater, Fla. This first shop evolved into a full-time, full-service retail pool supply store. The company began issuing franchises in 1976.
Products
Stores carry a wide variety of swimming pool and outdoor products including chemicals, equipment, patio furniture, giftware, toys and floats for the pool.
Notable Figures
- Fred A. Thomas - Founder
- John C. Thomas - President and Chief Executive Officer
- James P. Eisch - Chief Financial Officer
- Steve Bielejeski - Owner of the Orange Park, FL store #90
Notable Stores
#90: Store #90 has the largest chemical wall in the entire franchise. As well as the first Hayward/Aquavac robotic pool cleaner repair center in north east Florida. Store #90 was also the top retailer of Dream Maker Spas for the fiscal year of 2007.
