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Child Services · Swim School

British Swim School- No Build Out! Attractive to pool partnerships (win-win), we use their “empty” pools - Swim lessons never go "out of fashion" and with our year-round, heated pools, can be offered year-round - We Own Schools not Pools!

Home-BasedAbsenteeVetFranSBA Approved
Total Investment

$114K - $155K

Franchise Fee

$60K

Royalty

10%

Ad Fund

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Term

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Open Units

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Overview

About British Swim School

- No Build Out! Attractive to pool partnerships (win-win), we use their “empty” pools - Swim lessons never go "out of fashion" and with our year-round, heated pools, can be offered year-round - We Own Schools not Pools!

Our mantra, “Survival of the Littlest” not only applies to our program aimed at enabling the very young to survive a water accident, it also reflects the growing number of British Swim School franchise owners who began their journey as entrepreneurs with limited investment capital, many of whom now are now multi-unit successful business owners. British Swim School is the leader in “Learn to Swim” programs. It was revolutionary in developing a survival program that enables the very young to survive an accident in water. Its gentle and fun program makes it the nation’s leader and preferred choice for all parents. The business model, with low investment and even lower overheads makes it a highly profitable, quick starting and fast break-even business. Equally attractive is the fact that our franchise owners have no build-out costs. We partner and contract with pools in Fitness Centers, Schools, Hotels, Sports clubs, etc., bringing revenue to these underutilized facilities. We have a perfect win/win situation!

Who it fits

Ideal candidate

Business/managerial, but especially marketing or sales experienceFamily-Focused and wanting to impact their communities
The fine print

FDD facts

Initial franchise fee$60K
Royalty10%
Total investment$114K - $155K
Liquid capital required$75K
Net worth requirement$150K
Year founded1981
Year began franchising2011
Business modelBoth
Owner-operator required (Year 1)No
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Footprint

Territory overview

AvailableMissouri, South Carolina, Michigan, District of Columbia, Tennessee, Texas, Georgia, Arizona
UnavailableCalifornia, Indiana, Massachusetts, North Carolina, Nevada, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Virginia, Florida, New York, Illinois, Colorado
LegendAvailableLimitedUnavailable
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Quick facts
Founded
1981
Franchising since
2011
Brand family
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Model
Both
Liquid capital
$75K min
Net worth
$150K min
Owner-op required?
No
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