
British Swim School
Swimming lessons for ages 3 months and older- Total Units
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104 43 added in 3 years70.5%
- 2021 Franchise 500 Rank
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#222 Ranked #203 last year19
- Initial investment
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$91K - $146K
Company Overview
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About British Swim School
- Industry
- Children's Businesses
- Related Categories
- Swimming Lessons, Children's Businesses, Children's Fitness Programs, Miscellaneous Children's Businesses, Tutoring,
- Founded
- 1981
- Leadership
- Brian Garrison, President
Franchising Overview
- Franchising Since
- 2011 (10 years)
- # of employees at HQ
- 10
- Where seeking
- Franchisor is seeking new franchise units throughout the U.S. and in the following regions/states: Canada
- # of Units
- 104
Information for Franchisees
Here’s what you need to know if you’re interested in opening a British Swim School franchise.
Financial Requirements & Ongoing Fees
Here’s what you can expect to spend to start the business and what ongoing fees the franchisor charges throughout the life of the business.
- Initial Franchise Fee
- $39,500 - $59,500
- Initial Investment
- $91,275 - $145,875
- Net Worth Requirement
- $150,000
- Cash Requirement
- $100,000
- Royalty Fee
- 10%
- Ad Royalty Fee
- 2%
- Term of Agreement
- 10 years
- Is franchise term renewable?
- Yes
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Financing Options
Some franchisors offer in-house financing, while others have relationships with third-party financing sources to which they refer qualified franchisees.
- Third Party Financing
- British Swim School has relationships with third-party sources which offer financing to cover the following: franchise fee, startup costs, equipment, inventory, accounts receivable, payroll
Training & Support Offered
Franchisors offer initial training programs and a variety of ongoing support options to help franchisees run their businesses.
- On-The-Job Training
- 30 hours
- Classroom Training
- 30 hours
- Ongoing Support
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Purchasing Co-opsNewsletterMeetings & ConventionsToll-Free LineGrand OpeningOnline SupportSecurity & Safety ProceduresLease NegotiationField OperationsSite SelectionProprietary SoftwareFranchisee Intranet Platform
- Marketing Support
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Co-op AdvertisingAd TemplatesNational MediaRegional AdvertisingSocial MediaSEOWebsite DevelopmentEmail MarketingLoyalty Program/App
Operations
Additional details about running this franchise.
- Is absentee ownership allowed?
- No
- Can this franchise be run from home/mobile unit?
- Yes
- Can this franchise be run part time?
- No
- # of employees required to run
- 3
- Are exclusive territories available?
- Yes
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Franchise 500 Ranking History
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MAKE A LIVING SAVING LIVES
Sure, it’s great to have a business with an impressive bottom line, but that’s not the only reason we exist. British Swim School owners are passionate about combatting child drowning and love the fact that their business truly makes a difference!
Learning to swim is an essential life skill that every child should know, but it's about more than just mastering the perfect swim stroke; it's about teaching water safety and survival techniques to combat the many lives lost to drowning. For almost 40 years British Swim School has taught all ages, from infants to adults, how to swim and be safe in the water through unique and highly effective teaching methods that are a recognized trademark of the brand.

British Swim School provides an exceptional business opportunity providing a service that will never go out of style – and with a strong focus on people, cannot be replaced by technology. With a well-earned reputation including the #87 spot on Entrepreneur’s 2019 Franchise 500 list, it’s no wonder the mission-based brand is growing quickly across the country and beyond.
Some of the most compelling aspects of this opportunity include:
Not Just A Service, A Life Skill
Learning to be safe in the water is not just another kid’s activity; it’s a life skill every person should know and a service British Swim School owners feel proud to provide and promote. Our small class sizes combined with the quality of our curriculum developed over more than 35 years of teaching makes us a natural leader in the space.
Low Investment and Fast Start Up
Recently named #14 on Entrepreneur’s Top Franchises Under $150k, British Swim School provides a great opportunity at an investment much lower than other swim schools. By leveraging underutilized pools within existing fitness centers, hotels and community platforms, you can bypass the stress and financial burden of commercial pool construction. Furthermore, no build out means you can get started faster. Scale your business by adding pools as the demand necessitates – no need for planning around a lengthy construction timeline. Bring on the students!

Full Training and Support
You don’t have to have an aquatics background to be a franchisee; in fact, most don’t. As a franchise owner, you never have to get wet or teach a lesson (unless you want to). We provide all the training and support to get you up and running, from finding pools to recruiting students, and the support doesn’t stop there. Through business coaching and ongoing training, we’re working together through the life of your business.
Experienced Leadership
The British Swim School team is comprised of support staff with over 80 years of experience across marketing, operations and aquatics, dedicated to helping you grow your business. The brand is backed by reputable multi-brand franchisor Buzz Franchise Brands, which provides another layer of leadership and expertise in the franchising space.
If you’re ready to start making a difference in your community, reach out to learn more and secure your territory today!
Interested in opening a British Swim School?
If you want to know if British Swim School is the right franchise for you, we’re here to help you start the process of opening this business.
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