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AQUA-TOTS SWIM SCHOOLS
Aqua-Tots Swim Schools offers franchises for operating swim instruction schools that provide small group and private swim lessons, as well as pool parties, to the general public using a proprietary business system and trademarks. The business model includes single-unit franchises or multi-unit development agreements requiring the opening of multiple locations within specified areas and timelines. The target market is families and individuals seeking swim education and recreational pool activities.
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Franchise Costs
6% royalty + 2% national advertising + $295/mo software + $170/mo technology fee
Financial Performance
Item 19 Financial Performance
Data Based On: 131 franchised outlets in the US, operational on December 31, 2025, and open for 12 or more months, for the 2025 reporting period (January 1, 2025, through December 31, 2025).
* Calculated weighted average gross revenue for all outlets using regional segments and unit counts: (8 units × $2,687,841 [West] + 7 units × $1,739,049 [Northeast] + 116 units × $1,009,985 [All other regions]) / 131 total units = $1,151,407.11. This differs from the 'All Outlets' average of $1,138,797 provided directly in Table 1. Median gross revenue is taken from the 'All Outlets' row in Table 1. Revenue top quartile is represented by the average gross revenue of the 'West' region, identified as the highest-performing segment. Revenue bottom quartile is represented by the average gross revenue of the 'All other regions', identified as the lowest-performing segment.
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Avg. Revenue: $1,151,407
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Key Insights
- Higher investment than 89% of Sports & Recreation franchises
- #3 largest franchise system in Sports & Recreation
- One of the lowest SBA loan default rates in Sports & Recreation
| Franchise | Investment | Fee | Royalty | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
AQUA-TOTS SWIM SCHOOLS Current | $1.6M – $2.9M | $50K | 6.0% | 138 |
| i9 SPORTS | $60K – $70K | $25K | 7.5% | 294 |
| FREEDOM BOAT CLUB | $264K – $623K | $50K | 6.0% | 288 |
| X-GOLF | $1.2M – $1.8M | $40K | 7.0% | 129 |
| The Back Nine | $307K – $689K | $50K | 8.0% | 120 |
| SAFESPLASH SWIM SCHOOL | $961K – $1.3M | $55K | 6.0% | 106 |
Sports & Recreation Average 27 franchises | $1.8M – $2.8M | $969K | 7.0% | – |
* Comparison based on latest FDD filings. Investment ranges from Item 7, fees from Item 5. Showing top 5 of 27 Sports & Recreation franchises by location count.
Locations & Growth
Outlet Growth Over Time
Total outlets at end of each year
Geographic Distribution (2025)
Outlets by state across the United States
+13 more states
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Historical SBA 7(a) loan data for AQUA-TOTS SWIM SCHOOLS franchisees (2013 – 2025)
Loans by Year
SBA 7(a) loan activity over time
* Data sourced from SBA 7(a) FOIA loan records. Default rate calculated from charged-off loans.
57 SBA loans on record
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105 franchisee contacts on file from official FDD filings.
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Litigation (Item 3)
Bankruptcy (Item 4)
System Health (Item 20)
Franchise system changes reported in the most recent fiscal year
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The total initial investment to open a AQUA-TOTS SWIM SCHOOLS franchise ranges from $1,619,820 to $2,939,590. This includes a franchise fee of $50,000. Ongoing royalty fees are 6.0% of gross sales.
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