Porpoise Pool & Patio, Inc.
Pool Service · Largo, Pinellas County · Founded 1975
About the company
Porpoise Pool & Patio is the Largo, Pinellas County franchisor of Pinch A Penny Pool Patio Spa, the largest franchisor of pool specialty retail stores in the United States, together with Sun Wholesale Supply, a wholesale distributor and chemical packaging operation. Pinch A Penny began in 1975 and had roughly 260 independently owned franchised stores in Florida, Texas, Louisiana, Alabama and Georgia at the time of sale.
Ownership history
- Acquisition Pool Corporation (POOLCORP)
What changed after the sale
POOLCORP retained the Pinch A Penny brand and franchise network after closing.
Only sourced observations are listed. Customers and employees can add what they saw.
Who really profits
Money paid to Porpoise Pool & Patio, Inc. now flows to Pool Corporation (POOLCORP) (Covington, LA). POOLCORP is the largest wholesale distributor of swimming pool supplies and equipment in the world. Its December 2021 purchase of Largo-based Porpoise Pool & Patio brought it the Pinch A Penny franchise system and Sun Wholesale Supply, giving it a retail franchising arm anchored in Pinellas County.
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Frequently asked
Who owns Porpoise Pool & Patio, Inc.?
Porpoise Pool & Patio, Inc. is owned by Pool Corporation (POOLCORP), a public company headquartered in Covington, LA. The sale was announced November 10, 2021; the company still operates under its original name.
Is Porpoise Pool & Patio, Inc. private equity owned?
Porpoise Pool & Patio, Inc. was acquired by Pool Corporation (POOLCORP), which we classify as public company rather than a private-equity platform, based on the sources listed below.
Is Porpoise Pool & Patio, Inc. locally owned?
Not in the sense most homeowners mean. Control sits with Pool Corporation (POOLCORP) in Covington, LA, although the local brand name is still used.
When was Porpoise Pool & Patio, Inc. sold?
November 10, 2021 (announcement date).
Did Porpoise Pool & Patio, Inc. change its name after the sale?
No. Keeping the acquired brand name is standard practice for platforms; it preserves customer trust and reviews while ownership changes behind it.
Sources Verified — primary document
- Pool Corporation (2021-11-10) — press release. Announcement, Largo HQ, 260 stores, expected close 2021-12-31
- Pool Magazine (2021-11-11) — trade press. Trade coverage of the transaction
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