GOLDFISH SWIM SCHOOL
Goldfish Swim School franchises swim schools that provide specialized swim instruction and superior customer service, offering group and private lessons, birthday parties, open swim times, swim clinics, and other aquatic activities for children aged 4 months to 12 years in a fun, colorful environment. Facilities also include a snack bar and retail area, typically spanning 6,000 to 9,500 square feet in markets with substantial populations of young children. The business model centers on franchising these operations, with options for single units or area development agreements.
Franchise Costs
6% royalty + 2% brand fund + $700/mo technology fee
Financial Performance
Item 19 Financial Performance
Data Based On: 155 Franchised Swim Schools open for at least 12 months as of December 31, 2024 (from Table 1).
* Data extracted primarily from 'Table 1: All > 12mo', representing 155 Franchised Swim Schools. 'PROFIT BEFORE OTHER EXPENSES (8)' was used for both average_net_profit and average_ebitda, as its definition ('excluding interest expense, taxes, depreciation, amortization, owner compensation and related expenditures') aligns closely with EBITDA and represents operating profit before specific non-operating items/owner compensation. EBITDA margin percentage calculated as average_ebitda / average_gross_revenue (679,119 / 2,147,104 = 0.3163). Best guess profit low and high are taken directly from the 'Low' and 'High' values for 'PROFIT BEFORE OTHER EXPENSES (8)' in Table 1.
Extracted Item 19 Section
How GOLDFISH SWIM SCHOOL Compares
Key Insights
- Higher investment than 97% of Children's Education & Enrichment franchises
- Top 10 largest franchise system in Children's Education & Enrichment
- One of the lowest SBA loan default rates in Children's Education & Enrichment
| Franchise | Investment | Fee | Royalty | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
GOLDFISH SWIM SCHOOL Current | $1.7M – $3.7M | $50K | 6.0% | 172 |
| Mathnasium | $113K – $150K | $49K | 10.0% | 995 |
| MATHNASIUM LEARNING CENTERS; MATHNASIUM CENTERS, | $113K – $150K | $49K | 10.0% | 968 |
| SYLVAN LEARNING, SYLVAN LEARNING CENTER, SYLVAN | $108K – $239K | $37K | 11.0% | 469 |
| CLUB Z! | $41K – $57K | $27K | 8.0% | 328 |
| SOCCER SHOTS | $43K – $54K | $37K | 7.0% | 306 |
Children's Education & Enrichment Average 39 franchises | $205K – $385K | $41K | 7.7% | – |
* Comparison based on latest FDD filings. Investment ranges from Item 7, fees from Item 5. Showing top 5 of 39 Children's Education & Enrichment 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
+22 more states
SBA Loan History
Historical SBA 7(a) loan data for GOLDFISH SWIM SCHOOL franchisees (2011 – 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.
Franchisee Contacts
6 franchisee contacts on file from official FDD filings.
| Name | SBA 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 |
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Due Diligence
Litigation (Item 3)
Bankruptcy (Item 4)
System Health (Item 20)
Franchise system changes reported in the most recent fiscal year
Frequently Asked Questions
The total initial investment to open a GOLDFISH SWIM SCHOOL franchise ranges from $1,663,263 to $3,746,733. This includes a franchise fee of $50,000. Ongoing royalty fees are 6.0% of gross sales.
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