British Swim School
$100,000
$39,500
189
2011
Virginia Beach,VA
Brian Garrison
Overview
Dubbed as the fastest growing swim school franchise in the US, we hold nearly 17,000 swimming lessons per week nationally and conducted over 600,000 swimming lessons in 2020. We offer swimming lessons for babies, children, and adults. British Swim School concentrates on starting children in swimming programs at a young age, arming with the skills to not only survive a water accident, but the foundations needed to enjoy the water for life. Drowning is the leading cause of death among young children four and younger. We aim to take preventative measures and lessen child drownings every year.
Franchise Unit Trends and Revenue
189
55
$544,754
* in 2023
Franchise Fees
$39,500
Veteran's Fee: $44,000
10.0%
Gross Sales
2.0%
Gross Sales
Why Choose British Swim School?
British Swim School doesn't build multi-million dollar facilities. Through its innovative business model of renting pool time as opposed to costly build out of facilities, you can easily scale up your business from one to multiple pools. This will not only increase your profit chances exponentially but more than anything, you’ll be saving more lives! We contract with pools in fitness centers, schools, hotels, sports clubs and many more types of locations, bringing them revenue while limiting ongoing costs for our franchisees. The cost of water, pool repairs and daily maintenance, energy and all the other costs associated with owning a commercial pool are covered by the host facility. It’s the perfect win/win situation!
Starting Costs and Investment Requirements
$94,000 - $126,000
$250,000
$100,000
Training and Support
We here at British Swim School headquarters know that a franchise cannot be sustained without support. That being said, we make it our mission to provide anything and everything that a franchise owner needs. We provide in-depth training as well as ongoing support once your British Swim School is up and running. We want you to succeed.
Training & Continued Education
Once a candidate is awarded a franchise, we provide comprehensive business and aquatics training to teach our newest owners everything they need to know. After graduation, we remain committed to the success of our franchise partners and provide ongoing training and education to help you maximize success as your business matures.
Field Support & Business Coaching
Each franchise owner is paired with a dedicated business coach, who is available to assist with any operational questions you have – from budgeting and hiring to training and more! They also schedule frequent site visits with each franchise owner so you can receive the best support possible!
Marketing Expertise
Our in-house marketing department acts as your very own marketing agency, supporting you with digital marketing, social media, direct mail, public relations, and more! With proven marketing strategies, turn-key programs, and a full suite of digital solutions, we’re your partner in building awareness and recruiting new students to grow your business and spread the mission of British Swim School.
History
For over 40 years, British Swim School has been dedicated to teaching water survival skills to children as young as three months old. Former CEO Rita Goldberg founded British Swim School in 1981 and developed the unique and highly effective teaching methods that are a recognized trademark of the brand. In April 2019, multi-brand franchising organization, Buzz Franchise Brands, became the majority owner of British Swim School but our mission has never changed. Following the mantra, ‘Survival of the Littlest’, we are dedicated to teaching water survival skills. British Swim School is headquartered in Virginia Beach, VA and is a franchise organization currently operating over 215 schools across the U.S. and Canada. There are tremendous franchise opportunities available located nationwide!
Ideal Candidate
Our franchise owners are as unique as our swimmers, coming from a wide variety of backgrounds and with prior experience spanning from business executive to stay-at-home parents, with just about everything in between. What unites them? A passion for making a difference in their local communities, an entrepreneurial spirit that drives their success and the understanding that a British Swim School business equals financial independence, even during uncertain economic environments.
