Poolwerx was founded in 1990 by John O'Brien. John is an inductee in the Franchise Council of Australia Hall of Fame, the past chair of the Australian, Asia Pacific and World Franchise Councils. He has used his well recognised business excellence skills in igniting the progress and success of Poolwerx.

Poolwerx is now Australasia's largest pool and spa maintenance network, with over 220 territories operating across Australia and New Zealand. The territories comprise of retail stores and mobile vans, backed by intensive franchisor support at local, regional and national levels.