Baby Otter Swim School

Baby Otter Swim School has been saving children from drowning for over 48 years using our State Certified program, Turn, Kick, Reach, which teaches children and adults in just Five days. All lessons are private, and the beauty is We Go To Their Pool private or community. The pools the children and adults are most comfortable swimming in. What that means for a potential franchisee is there is very low overhead. There's no brick and mortar. We charge for the five-day programs depending on the area $650.00 per child. This is a recession proof business as parents do anything for the safety of their children. Who is our market? Anyone from 9 months to adults. We have levels from water survival to swim team training all completed in Five days.
Imagine the satisfaction of teaching children as young as 9 months old how to swim and save themselves from potential water accidents. The Baby Otter Swim School’s proven system is recognized and awarded in the industry, it stands as a testament to our commitment to excellence and safety.
The Baby Otter Swim School franchise package includes a range of benefits designed to support your success, including the lowest startup fees in the industry, exclusive territories, comprehensive training, business materials, ongoing coaching, and marketing support. With territories available throughout the United States, you have the opportunity to be part of this lifesaving mission and make a significant impact within your community.
WHY Baby Otter Swim School?
Lowest start up fees in the industry
Introductory startup session with Exclusive Baby Otter Coaches, continuing one-on-one or group coaching sessions, as well as a business academy, available to all franchisees
Exclusive Territory
No Brick and Mortar (Home Based)
Not Seasonal with the use of indoor pools and facilities
Low Overhead & No Inventory
Scalable Model
0 to 3 Employees
Private Lessons for all ages/levels
Community Presence
Marketing created and provided by the franchisor
Over 75 years of combined experience in the aquatic industry supporting your business every day!
Mission and Life Saving Focused
OUR IDEAL FRANCHISEE
Great Candidate Backgrounds: Teachers, Tutors, Nurses, Moms, Spousal teams, Visa Candidates
Loves being with and work with children
Enjoys being in the water/swimming
Passionate about wanting to save children from drowning
Someone who wants to make a difference in the world and their communities
A team member who is as comfortable making their living in the water as they are making money on dry land
AVAILABLE MARKETS
US markets available: NY, FL, TX, UT - and ALL Non-Registration States
HOT Regions/Desirable: AZ, FL, TX
NOT available: WA, CA, HI, ND, SD, MN, IL, IN, WI, MI, VA, MD, RI
Available in Canada: Yes
International Referrals: Yes
BACKGROUND
Year founded: 1975
Year Franchised: 2022
Number of franchisees: 8
Number of franchises currently operating: 15
Number of corporate owned franchises: 36
Home Based: Yes
Absentee ownership available: No
Accepting Master Franchisor and Area Developer Referrals: No
Average number of employees required: 1 - 3
E2 Visa Friendly: No
FINANCIAL DETAILS
Franchise Fee: Single: $75,000
Providing earnings guidance in Item 19 in FDD: Coming 2024
Total investment range: Single Unit: $93,500-$113,000
Net worth requirement: $100,000
Royalty: 8%
Additional fees: 2% Brand Development Fund
Financial assistance available: Third Party Vendors Available
VetFran program: No
Veterans/Minorities/First Responders D