Blue Haven Pools & Spas

Blue Haven Pools & Spas is a US franchise focused on designing, building, and renovating custom inground pools and spas. Al Eisman founded the company in 1954, and it adopted franchising in the 1980s after he used that model with Sunset Pools. Headquartered in San Diego, California, and franchised through Blue Haven National Management, Inc., the brand has over 60 locations across the United States and has built or remodeled nearly 110,000 inground pools since 1990. As of December 2025, Ryan Ripley is President and CEO and Matt Kimball is COO. Steve Treese served as president from November 2013 after managing the Las Vegas operation for 32 years and bringing 40 years of industry experience. Tenex Capital Management, a New York based firm, announced an investment in Blue Haven National Management, Inc. on November 26, 2025, becoming its parent company and targeting marketing, technology, and other support. Blue Haven ranked No. It is now the second largest residential focused pool builder franchisor in the United States, with an 11% share of the swimming pool construction design market and more than 3,000 design projects each year across North America and Europe. The Australian company Blue Haven Pools, founded by Ray Awadallah in 1973 and led by CEO Remonda Awadallah, is separate. It launched the world's first ribbed fibreglass pool in 1981 and has had 20 stores in the United States, headquartered in Austin, Texas, London, and Italy, at times using the names True Blue Pools and Aussie Pools. The franchise reviewed here is the US Blue Haven Pools & Spas system.

The global pool and spa market was valued at USD 23.11 billion in 2024 and is projected to reach USD 36.09 billion by 2033, with a 5.08% CAGR from 2025 to 2033. The global pool construction market is projected to grow from $24.3 billion in 2025 to $56.2 billion in 2033 at a 19.6% CAGR. The global swimming pool construction and design market was valued at $356 million in 2025 and is expected to expand. Demand is supported by higher disposable incomes, urbanization, interest in private recreation, post pandemic spending on home entertainment and relaxation, wellness and fitness, and outdoor living upgrades. Technology trends include smart pool systems, automation, energy efficient heating, integrated water features, and IoT connectivity, areas in which Blue Haven Pools & Spas participates. Buyers also show interest in environmentally friendly solutions, sustainable materials, and customized designs. More than 2.6 million new swimming pools were built globally in 2024, up 19% from 2021. Residential projects represented 43% of installations and commercial or hospitality projects represented 37%. About 64% of new projects were tied to housing developments or hotel amenities. North America led the market in 2024 and is expected to remain the leading region. Blue Haven held an 11% share of the swimming pool construction design market, compared with Cody Pools Corporate at 13% globally.

The provided search results do not disclose the Blue Haven Pools & Spas franchise fee, total investment range, royalty rate, advertising fund contribution, or liquid capital requirement. These items are generally addressed in Items 5 through 7 of the Franchise Disclosure Document, so buyers should request the current details from the franchisor. The PeerSense Loan Activity Score is 48, rated Fair. Tenex Capital Management invested in Blue Haven National Management, Inc. on November 26, 2025 and became its parent company, with plans for marketing, technology, and other support. The investment amount is not stated. Shaun Smith, a franchisee serving Beaumont, Orange, and Lumberton, said his average pool project costs about $75,000 to $85,000, with some projects ranging from the $50,000s to over $100,000. Blue Haven also offers pool buyer financing through its national Blue Haven finance network. Available programs vary by state, project budget, and credit history and include lending programs that are not typically available through other pool companies. PeerSense introduces franchise buyers to SBA and conventional lenders but is not a lender.

A franchisee manages a custom construction process built around a 12 phase schedule for each job, with weather affecting the work. Every residential yard differs, so projects require specific equipment, materials, and design decisions. Blue Haven of the Gulf built more than 600 residential pools in 2020. The franchisor provides training and operational guidance for entry into pool construction and ongoing operations. Its SmartFeatures® suite includes energy efficient and low maintenance pool solutions, mobile applications for remote control and automation, and gentle, virtually chlorine free purification systems. Blue Haven is developing additional technology for pool builders. The separate Australian Blue Haven Pools became the first company in the world to sell custom concrete pools online using 3D animation and Augmented Reality technology. Tenex Capital Management's investment is intended to expand marketing, technology, and other support for existing and new franchisees.

Buyers should request available performance information from the franchisor and speak directly with franchisees. 1 for nine consecutive years from 2003 to 2011. Shaun Smith reported average project costs of $75,000 to $85,000, with some projects from the $50,000s to over $100,000. Blue Haven of the Gulf, founded in 2000 in Mobile, Alabama, is the largest Blue Haven franchise by revenue and excavation volume and built more than 600 residential pools in 2020. Blue Haven manages over 3,000 design projects annually in North America and Europe and holds an 11% share of the swimming pool construction design market. The global pool construction market is projected to grow from $24.3 billion in 2025 to $56.2 billion in 2033 at a 19.6% CAGR.

Blue Haven has over 60 locations across the United States and has stated plans to enter additional markets. Tenex Capital Management invested in Blue Haven National Management, Inc. on November 26, 2025, becoming the parent company and supporting expansion and service for existing and new franchisees. The brand has built and remodeled nearly 110,000 inground pools since 1990. Its SmartFeatures® technology covers energy efficient and low maintenance pools, mobile control and automation, and gentle, virtually chlorine free purification. The national Blue Haven finance network offers customer lending programs that independent pool companies may not provide. Blue Haven's historical recognition includes nine consecutive No. 1 rankings on Pool & Spa News' Top 50 Builders list from 2003 through 2011. Crescendo Capital Partners acquired a majority interest in Blue Haven of the Gulf, the largest Blue Haven franchise, in February 2021. A franchisee in Beaumont, Orange, and Lumberton won 2023 Best of the Best in the pool builder and pool services categories. The PeerSense database reports 3 total franchised units, which may reflect a particular reporting period or recent additions, while the broader system has over 60 locations.

A suitable franchisee should be prepared to manage a 12 phase schedule, custom yard requirements, construction details, and customer communication. Feedback describing customers who are constantly complaining and say they do not need a pool points to the need for resilience, problem solving, and service skills. Blue Haven of the Gulf operates offices in Mobile, Jackson, Pensacola, and Santa Rosa, showing the possibility of multi unit development or broader territory growth. Candidates who can manage multiple teams and use the brand's technology and customer financing tools may be positioned for expansion. Territories are available nationwide across the United States, while North America is projected to remain the leading global pool and spa market. The Franchise Disclosure Document should provide the timeline from signing to opening, agreement term, and renewal terms. Buyers should consult the franchisor for those details. Blue Haven's history dates to 1954, and it ranked as the No. 1 pool builder for nine consecutive years. It is the second largest residential focused pool builder franchisor in the United States. The global pool construction market is projected to rise from $24.3 billion in 2025 to $56.2 billion by 2033 at a 19.6% CAGR, while the broader pool and spa market is projected to reach $36.09 billion by 2033. Tenex Capital Management's November 2025 investment supports the brand's over 60 locations. SmartFeatures® and the national Blue Haven finance network are additional system features. PeerSense provides independent franchise intelligence, including SBA lending history, the Loan Activity Score, location maps with Google ratings, FDD financial data, and comparison tools. PeerSense does not lend, fund, or approve loans.