SAFESPLASH SWIM SCHOOL
SafeSplash Swim School franchises provide learn-to-swim programs for children and adults, birthday parties, summer camps, other swimming-related activities, and the sale of related products. They operate in multiple formats including Dedicated Locations, Hosted Locations, and Conversion options, with a business model centered on franchising these swim school businesses. The target market includes families with children and adults seeking swimming lessons and recreational aquatic activities.
Franchise Costs
6% royalty + 2% ad fund + $950/mo technology fee
Financial Performance
Item 19 Financial Performance
Data Based On: 37 franchised locations (14 Dedicated and 23 Hosted) open for full year 2025.
* Calculated weighted average gross revenue for 37 franchised units (14 Dedicated and 23 Hosted): ((14 * $1,058,090) + (23 * $262,404)) / 37 = $563,474.38. Calculated weighted average Adjusted 4-Wall EBITDA: ((14 * $225,652) + (23 * $74,393)) / 37 = $131,626.14. EBITDA margin calculated as weighted average EBITDA / weighted average gross revenue = 0.2336. Best guess profit range uses the lowest and highest Adjusted 4-Wall EBITDA reported across all sampled units: Low -$22,422 (from Hosted Locations, Table 1B) and High $475,941 (from Dedicated Locations, Table 1A).
Extracted Item 19 Section
Avg. Revenue: $563,474
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SAFESPLASH SWIM SCHOOL Franchise Analysis
Picture a poolside empire where kids conquer their fears and parents breathe easier—SafeSplash Swim School has built its reputation on just that since 2014. The latest FDD reveals Item 19 earnings insights from operational units, paired with a substantial track record of 34 SBA loans that signal strong lender confidence. Yet in a sea of recreational franchises, does SafeSplash's multi-format approach—from dedicated sites to hosted venues—propel owners toward real profitability, or is it all just making waves?
Delve into Item 7 expenses: expect $961,200 to $1,348,785 total investment, kicked off by a $55,000 franchise fee. Ongoing costs include 6% royalties, 2% brand fund contributions, and a flat $950 monthly technology fee. Item 19 shines here, reporting average gross revenues of $563,474 across disclosing units, though EBITDA margins sit at 0% with estimated profits swinging wildly from -$22,422 to $475,941—highlighting variance tied to enrollment cycles and location maturity. SBA data bolsters the picture, with 34 loans averaging $1,276,488, suggesting banks view SafeSplash as a solid bet for aquatic ventures under Youth Enrichment Brands.
System vitality looks buoyant: 106 locations nationwide from Parker, CO headquarters, with just 1 termination and 1 non-renewal in the latest year, plus 40 projected new units signaling aggressive expansion. Low attrition rates contrast sharply with higher-turnover peers in sports and recreation, implying operational stability and franchisee satisfaction. For evaluators eyeing family-focused aquatics, these metrics paint a growth trajectory worth riding, but scrutinize local demographics and competition to gauge if your market can sustain year-round swim demand.
Analysis based on the 2026 Franchise Disclosure Document. All figures should be independently verified before making investment decisions.
How SAFESPLASH SWIM SCHOOL Compares
Key Insights
- Top 10 largest franchise system in Sports & Recreation
- Higher than average SBA loan default rate in Sports & Recreation
| Franchise | Investment | Fee | Royalty | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
SAFESPLASH SWIM SCHOOL Current | $961K – $1.3M | $55K | 6.0% | 106 |
| i9 SPORTS | $60K – $70K | $25K | 7.5% | 294 |
| FREEDOM BOAT CLUB | $224K – $503K | $50K | 6.0% | 269 |
| AQUA-TOTS SWIM SCHOOLS | $1.6M – $2.9M | $50K | 6.0% | 131 |
| X-GOLF | $1.1M – $1.7M | $40K | 7.0% | 122 |
| Cruisin' Tikis | $83K – $124K | $20K | 6.0% | 106 |
Sports & Recreation Average 26 franchises | $1.8M – $2.8M | $1.0M | 7.0% | – |
* Comparison based on latest FDD filings. Investment ranges from Item 7, fees from Item 5. Showing top 5 of 26 Sports & Recreation franchises by location count.
SBA Loan History
Historical SBA 7(a) loan data for SAFESPLASH SWIM SCHOOL franchisees (2017 – 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.
34 SBA loans on record
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Franchisee Contacts
158 franchisee contacts on file from official FDD filings.
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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
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Frequently Asked Questions
The total initial investment to open a SAFESPLASH SWIM SCHOOL franchise ranges from $961,200 to $1,348,785. This includes a franchise fee of $55,000. Ongoing royalty fees are 6.0% of gross sales.
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