- Franchise 500 Rank
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N/R Not ranked last year
- Initial investment
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$98K - $131K
- Units as of 2025
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17 466.7% over 3 years
Company Overview
About Hudson Valley Swim
| Industry | Children's Businesses |
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| Related Categories | Swimming Lessons, Children's Education/Enrichment, Sports, Children's Fitness Programs |
| Founded | 2003 |
| Parent Company | HV Swim Franchise LLC |
| Leadership | Jeffrey Gartner, CEO |
| Corporate Address |
827 State Rte. 82, #10-199 Hopewell Junction, NY 12533 |
| Social | Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram |
Business Overview
| Franchising Since | 2022 (3 years) |
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| # of employees at HQ | 35 |
| Where seeking |
This company is offering new franchises in the following US states: Alaska, Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, District of Columbia, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Idaho, Illinois, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Maryland, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Mississippi, Montana, North Carolina, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, Nevada, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, West Virginia, Wyoming |
| # of Units | 17 (as of 2025) |
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Information for Franchisees
Here's what you need to know if you're interested in opening a Hudson Valley Swim 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.
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Initial Franchise Fee
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$59,500 |
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Initial Investment
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$98,345 - $131,495 |
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Net Worth Requirement
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$200,000 |
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Cash Requirement
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$60,000 |
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Veteran Incentives
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20% off first-unit franchise fee |
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Royalty Fee
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8% |
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Ad Royalty Fee
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to 2% |
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Term of Agreement
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10 years |
| Is franchise term renewable? | Yes |
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 | Hudson Valley Swim has relationships with third-party sources which offer financing to cover the following: franchise fee, startup costs, equipment, inventory, payroll |
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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 |
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| Classroom Training | 22 hours |
| Ongoing Support |
Toll-Free Line
Grand Opening
Online Support
Lease Negotiation
Field Operations
Site Selection
Proprietary Software
Franchisee Intranet Platform
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| Marketing Support |
Co-op Advertising
Ad Templates
Regional Advertising
Social Media
SEO
Website Development
Email Marketing
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Operations
Additional details about running this franchise.
| Is absentee ownership allowed? | No |
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Can this franchise be run from home/mobile unit?
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Yes |
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Can this franchise be run part time?
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Yes |
| # of employees required to run | 2 |
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Are exclusive territories available?
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Yes |
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