British Swim School

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!
WHY 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 IDEAL FRANCHISEE
Business/managerial, but especially marketing or sales experience
Family-Focused and wanting to impact their communities
AVAILABLE MARKETS
US markets available: Open in All Major Markets - South Florida please submit a Territory Check
HOT Regions/Desirable: TX, CA, VA, NC
NOT available: None
Available in Canada: YES
International Referrals: NO
BACKGROUND
Year founded: 1981
Year franchised: 2011
Number of franchise Owners: 203
Number of franchise Units Open: 322
Number of franchise Units Sold: 363
Number of corporate-owned franchises: 0
Total States (including Canadian provinces): 35
Home Based: YES
Absentee ownership available: YES
Accepting Master Franchisor and Area Developer Referrals: NO
Average number of employees required: 5-8
E2 Visa Friendly: NO
FINANCIAL DETAILS
Franchise Fee: Single: $59,500
Providing earnings guidance in Item 19 in FDD: YES
Total investment range: $113,970 - $154,820
Net worth requirement: $150,000
Royalty: 10%
Additional fees: 2% AD Fund
Financial assistance available: Limited
VetFran Program: YES, 20% off single territory fee
SUPPORT & TRAINING PROVIDED
Training and support program details:
Will consist of 3 weeks of online, pre-training
1 week of Corporate Business training at our headquarters in Virginia Beach, 1 week at one of our Regional Aquatics Training Centers
We also provide a further 2 days in market training to support new pool acquisition
Cost for Training: N/A
Lodging and airfare included: NO
Site Selection Assistance: YES
Lease Negotiation Assistance: N/A
Mentor following training: NO
Length of mentoring Franchisee: N/A