April 23, 2024 // FranchiseMarketingSolutions.com // MACON, Ga. – America’s Swimming Pool Company (ASP) announced today the opening of six new locations, including the first ASP in Minnesota. The brand also signed franchise development agreements with three new owners.
“The past year was filled with new opportunities for America’s Swimming Pool Company to further establish its leadership position in the pool service industry and recognize the growth and success of our dedicated franchise network, which is the heart and soul of our company,” said Jimmie Meece, brand president of America’s Swimming Pool Company. “As the second quarter of 2024 gets underway, we are celebrating the collaboration and new initiatives behind our ever-growing footprint, as well as the continued opportunities we have to foster the culture of support and knowledge-sharing that defines us into this year and beyond.”
The six America’s Swimming Pool Company locations that debuted in Q1 include:
- ASP of Minneapolis – owned and operated by John Matthews and Gino Hoffman. This is the first ASP in Minnesota.
- ASP of Santa Rosa County, Florida – owned and operated by Greg and Lora Ennis
- ASP of South Shore, Florida – owned and operated by Travis and Amy Larson
- ASP of Little Rock, Arkansas – owned and operated by Richard and Jana Griffiths
- ASP of North Indianapolis, Indiana – owned and operated by Sandy and Ellen McNut
- ASP of Inner Banks, North Carolina – owned and operated by Savannah and Eric Slade;
These new owners completed Pool School training in January, February, and March.
ASP also recently made two strategic hires to support its new Construction Division launched in 2023, adding John Baldschun and John Hutchinson to the team as business coaches. Both men are longtime franchise owners and former ASP Franchisee of the Year award recipients. They will share their expertise with the system and assist Director of Training Shaun Hurley in continuing to expand the pool builder program.
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