Pinch A Penny Appoints Chief Development Officer

Swimming pool retail, service and repair franchise, Pinch A Penny Pool Patio and Spa, announced that Michael Arrowsmith has joined the company as chief development officer. With more than 25 years of experience growing franchise brands, Arrowsmith will spearhead Pinch A Penny’s aggressive development efforts in key target markets, including Texas and Georgia, as well as new franchisee recruitment.

Pinch A Penny has reported ongoing success with eight consecutive years of same store sales growth and consistently substantial sales in both the retail and service space. As a result, the company reports to be investing in its corporate leadership to accelerate this momentum and position the brand for further success.

“While the retail industry as a whole has experienced slowing sales, Pinch A Penny’s consistent success reinforces the brand’s position as an industry leader and one of the most sustainable business opportunities in the segment today,” says John Thomas, president and chief executive officer. “We know that an investment in our leadership is an investment in our future, and know that Michael’s expertise will be a tremendous asset in helping us achieve our growth goals and taking the brand to new heights.”

Arrowsmith has held senior level executive positions at several leading franchise brands, including Denny’s, Gloria Jean’s Coffee, Checkers & Rally’s, and most recently serving as chief development officer of Captain D’s. His extensive understanding of the franchising industry has allowed him to achieve exceptional and sustained development and financial results for each company’s franchise system.

“Pinch A Penny’s prosperity amid the changing retail landscape is clear evidence of the brand’s remarkable influence in the space, and I’m excited to be joining one of the most established names in the industry today,” Arrowsmith says. “The consistent success Pinch A Penny has achieved over the past several years coupled with my franchising experience will make an unstoppable force, and I look forward to tapping into the brand’s unlimited potential as we implement new strategies to aggressively drive growth.”