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Goldfish Swim School

Premier learn-to-swim franchise with tropical-themed, state-of-the-art facilities for children.

Actively Growing
Goldfish Swim School
$1.7M–$7.6M
Investment
$50K
Franchise Fee
6%
Royalty
$1.7M+
Liquid Capital
Territories
Available
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💰Investment Budget
Total investment: $1.7M–$7.6M
📍Territory Availability
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🏷️Industry Category
Education & Children franchise
👤Ownership Style
semi absentee, absentee

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About Goldfish Swim School

Copyright © 2025 Entrepreneur Media, LLC All rights reserved. Entrepreneur® and its related marks are registered trademarks of Entrepreneur Media LLC Are you ready to help your kids dive into one of the most well-known swim schools around? Goldfish Swim School offers swimming lessons to kids from the age of 4 months to 12 years. They may equip swimmers with life-saving and life-changing skills. Goldfish Swim School was founded by Jenny and Chris McCuiston in 2006. The swimming business started franchising in 2008 following a rise in demand for swimming lessons. Since then, the Goldfish Swim School franchise has expanded to many locations in both the United States and Canada. The Goldfish Swim School brand may be known for the vibrant and bright colors that attract young children to learn in their pools. They're also popular for their proprietary curriculum, the Science of SwimPlay, and their use of warm, clean water. Goldfish Swim School has skilled instructors, each one handling only a few children at a time. Becoming a Goldfish Swim School franchisee may be a fun adventure, especially if you have a passion for changing kids’ lives and giving them confidence.

Investment At-a-Glance

$1.7M–$7.6M
Total Investment
$50K
Franchise Fee
6%
Royalty
$1.0M+
Min. Liquid Capital
2%
Brand / Ad Fund
2.3 weeks
Training
15 years
Term

By the Numbers

2006
Year Founded
2008
Franchising Since
192+
Total Locations
#78
Entrepreneur Franchise 500 Rank

Next Steps

1
Intro Call
Background + Goals
2
Territory + FDD
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3
Funding & Validation
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4
Franchise Application
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CEO Approval
CEO Joins For Pre-Approval And Final Steps

Goldfish Swim School Franchise Cost & Investment

The total investment range to open a Goldfish Swim School franchise is $1.7M–$7.6M. The initial franchise fee is $50K. Ongoing royalty is 6%.

Is Goldfish Swim School a Good Franchise to Own?

Goldfish Swim School is a Education & Children opportunity. Schedule a call with a Franchise KI consultant to review fit, territory, and financial projections.

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