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FRANCHISEE IN ACTION: Shawn Sharratt | Pinch-A-Penny
Marine Corps Veteran Applies Military Knowledge For Thriving Pool Franchise
“Franchise ownership is great for veterans, because there’s comfort in the structure of franchising as it parallels the military by operating on a checklist-type system,” said Sharratt. “Many veterans also need to find a mission once they retire, and franchising can offer that mission. You get to run a business, but also serve others in their areas of need.” Sharratt, who comes from a family of servicepeople, was born in England and lived in 12 different cities throughout the United States growing up. He now resides in McKinney, Texas with his wife, Sara. During his time with the Marines, he worked on helicopters, performed maintenance on hydraulic systems, and completed body repairs on the framework of airplanes and helicopters.
Marine Corps veteran Shawn Sharratt uses the skills he acquired during his five-year tenure in the military to successfully operate his Pinch-A-Penny pool retail and service franchise in McKinney, Texas.
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“My family history drove my desire to be in the military,” said Sharratt. “With my father serving in the Air Force for 26 years, I grew up on base and I remember being so impressed with how Marines carried themselves, and the respect the other branches of the military had for them.” During his career as a Marine, Sharratt also served for nine months in Iraq. While he was not in any direct combat, he vividly remembers a scud missile attack and
