British Swim School is a franchise dedicated to providing an opportunity for children to learn how to swim, no matter what age. Their classes have been proven to prevent child drownings by utilizing one-of-a-kind techniques taught by experienced instructors. As a franchise owner, you never have to teach a lesson (unless you want to). The company rents pools and finds you water, so there are no costs for buildout, maintenance, or upkeep.
Request InformationBritish Swim School has leveraged a proven franchising model to become a leader in the $5 billion Learn to Swim School industry.
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British Swim School is widely considered an invaluable resource for potential franchisees looking for low-cost franchise opportunities. Backed by multi-brand franchisor, Buzz Franchise Brands – winner of inc. 500, British Swim School helps franchisees dive in!
Buying a franchise is a major decision, but the exploratory process to find the best franchise opportunity for you doesn’t have to be painful, and you don’t have to do it alone. Our mutual evaluation process is incredibly high touch, ensuring you receive all of the information you need to make an informed decision.
British Swim School is the North American leader in “learn to swim” programs. The company was revolutionary in developing a water survival program that enables young children to first survive a water incident and then develop the life-long skill of swimming.
To build upon our existing presence in Canada, we have launched a CANADIAN FOUNDATION INITIATIVE – and we want you to be among this elite team. Spots are limited – don’t miss your chance!
As a Canadian Foundation member, you’ll benefit from:
DEMAND: We provide warm water, small classes, highly trained instructors and unique programs with revolutionary techniques that are proprietary to British Swim School. Our gentle, fun and effective instruction ensures an incredible customer retention rate. Last year alone our 200-plus locations taught nearly 700,000 lessons. Our acclaimed aquatic program, combined with our fantastic franchise owners, means British Swim School is a recognized industry leader.
LOW INVESTMENT: The common perception is that to create a million-dollar franchise business, you need a huge chunk of capital. Not with British Swim School. Our model allows entrepreneurs with limited capital or those who don’t want a six or seven figure investment risk hanging on their shoulders to launch their swim school and start generating revenue.
NO BUILD OUT COSTS: We help our franchise owners acquire “access to warm water” by partnering with predominantly indoor pool owners in fitness centers, hotels, schools, and other community facilities. We contract with these underutilized pools to bring in revenue for the facility owner, and of course for the franchisee. By using pool “space” managed by others, there are no ongoing costs associated with maintaining the facility. It’s a win-win situation!
NATIONAL PARTNERSHIPS: British Swim School has existing partnerships with national fitness organizations like LA Fitness and 24 Hour Fitness and is working to secure additional partnerships at a national level. The company has also developed multiple local partnerships with other fitness centers, hotels and community centers. This helps our franchise owners to acquire warm, indoor pools quicker, without the need to negotiate new contracts with every location.
British Swim School was also recognized on Entrepreneur magazine’s Franchise 500 list in 2023.
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. Through our Shared Services teams, we also offer in-house reporting and analytics, providing you with real-time insight into the health of your business.
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. Additionally, each franchise owner is paired with a dedicated business coach, who is available to assist with any operational questions you have – from budgeting, finding your pool, hiring, training and more! They also schedule frequent site visits with each franchise owner so you can receive the best support possible! While many of our owners prefer to be hands-on owner-operators, it is also possible to start as a semi-absentee model, with the right team in place. Beginning with 1-2 office staff and 2-3 instructors, this business model allows for a lot of room for growth.
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"Just be patient and be prepared to work hard at it. It takes time, it takes effort. I believe patience is a virtue and hard work pays dividends. Pace yourself. ... It takes time" Read More about Chuck Cassidy's experience as a British Swim School Franchisee Here.
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