BRITISH SWIM SCHOOL

BRITISH SWIM SCHOOL

British Swim School franchises operate swimming and water-survival instruction programs emphasizing survival skills, stroke development, breathing techniques, and skill coordination through private and group lessons for individuals of all ages, primarily targeting children under 10 years old and their parents. Franchisees also offer related services such as pool facility rentals, pool parties, open swims, lifeguard training, and approved special events, typically using rented, owned, or licensed pools within exclusive territories. The business model relies on annual memberships and swim lesson subscriptions, with franchisees participating in mandatory marketing programs.

258
Locations
$122K–$168K
Investment
Since 2011
Franchising
Education & TrainingVirginia Beach, VABuzz Franchise Brands, LLCwww.britishswimschool.comDisclaimer

Franchise Costs


Franchise Fee
$59,500
Item 5 of FDD
Initial Investment Range
$122,070 $168,420
Low: $122,070High: $168,420
Item 7 of FDD
Royalty Rate
10.00%
of gross sales
Brand Fund
2.00%
Item 6 of FDD
Fixed Monthly Fees
$1,885 – $2,302
Item 6 of FDD

10% royalty + 2% marketing fund + $250/mo technology fee + $300/mo SEO + $1,000-$1,417/mo digital marketing + ~$335/mo mailer program fees

Financial Performance


Item 19 Financial Performance

Average Gross Revenue
$0
Median Gross Revenue
$0
EBITDA Margin
0%
Average Net Profit
$0
Average Gross Profit
$0
Average EBITDA
$0

Data Based On: 119 U.S. outlets open and operating for at least nine months in 2024, for which income statement information was provided.

* All primary financial metrics (average gross revenue, median gross revenue, average gross profit, average net profit, average EBITDA, and best guess profit ranges) are extracted from 'Table 4. January 1, 2024 – December 31, 2024 Income Statement Performance' on page 4. This table is based on 119 U.S. outlets operating for at least nine months in 2024. - `average_gross_revenue`: Taken directly from 'Gross Revenue' Average in Table 4. - `median_gross_revenue`: Taken directly from 'Gross Revenue' Median in Table 4. - `average_gross_profit`: Taken directly from 'Gross Profit' Average in Table 4. (Gross Revenue - Total Cost of Sales = $461,195 - $240,909 = $220,286, which matches). - `average_net_profit`: Taken from 'Net Operating Income' Average in Table 4. Note 9 on page 5 clarifies 'Net Operating Income is calculated before owner's compensation.' - `average_ebitda`: Taken from 'Net Operating Income' Average in Table 4. Note 10 on page 5 states that aggregated franchise owner financial expenses (such as interest, amortization, and depreciation) are 'not included in the line items presented above'. This indicates that Net Operating Income is effectively EBITDA. - `ebitda_margin_pct`: Calculated as `average_ebitda` / `average_gross_revenue` = $120,005 / $461,195 = 0.2602. - `best_guess_profit_low`: Taken from 'Net Operating Income' Low in Table 4, which is $8,809. - `best_guess_profit_high`: Taken from 'Net Operating Income' High in Table 4, which is $732,455. `revenue_top_quartile` and `revenue_bottom_quartile` are not provided for the 119-outlet sample.

Extracted Item 19 Section

How BRITISH SWIM SCHOOL Compares


Key Insights

  • Lower investment than 83% of Specialized Fitness franchises
  • Top 10 largest franchise system in Specialized Fitness
FranchiseInvestmentFeeRoyaltyLocations
BRITISH SWIM SCHOOL
Current
$122K – $168K$60K10.0%258
JAZZERCISE$2K – $3K$1K20.0%5,251
F45 Training$294K – $719K$60K7.0%789
Stretch Lab$269K – $610K$65K8.0%485
Stretch Zone$139K – $320K$60K7.0%377
THE LITTLE GYM$519K – $757K$60K8.0%218
Specialized Fitness Average
35 franchises
$316K – $642K$51K7.5%

* Comparison based on latest FDD filings. Investment ranges from Item 7, fees from Item 5. Showing top 5 of 35 Specialized Fitness franchises by location count.

Locations & Growth


Outlet Growth Over Time

Total outlets at end of each year

Geographic Distribution (2024)

Outlets by state across the United States

Top States
1CA
35
2FL
26
3TX
23
4NJ
20
5PA
15
6NY
14
7VA
11
8IL
11
9MA
10
10CO
9
11GA
9
12MD
9
13MI
9
14NC
9
15MO
6

+17 more states

SBA Loan History


Historical SBA 7(a) loan data for BRITISH SWIM SCHOOL franchisees (20162025)

Total Loans
72
Average Loan
$203,978
Total Volume
$14.7M
Default Rate
4.2%

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.

Franchisee Contacts


170 franchisee contacts on file from official FDD filings.

NameSBA Loan
John Smith
ABC Franchise LLC
$350,000
2023 · Active
John Smith
ABC Franchise LLC
$350,000
2023 · Active
John Smith
ABC Franchise LLC
$350,000
2023 · Active
John Smith
ABC Franchise LLC
$350,000
2023 · Active
John Smith
ABC Franchise LLC
$350,000
2023 · Active

170 Contacts Available

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Due Diligence


Litigation (Item 3)

Franchisee Cases0
No litigation involving franchisees reported

Bankruptcy (Item 4)

Bankruptcy HistoryN/A

System Health (Item 20)

Franchise system changes reported in the most recent fiscal year

Terminations
0
Non-Renewals
0
Reacquired
0
Ceased Ops
0
Transfers
0
Sold to Franchisees
0
Projected New
65

Frequently Asked Questions


The total initial investment to open a BRITISH SWIM SCHOOL franchise ranges from $122,070 to $168,420. This includes a franchise fee of $59,500. Ongoing royalty fees are 10.0% of gross sales.

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