Goldfish Swim School
Goldfish Swim School provides swim instruction for children ages 4 months to 12 years in a fun, colorful swim school setting. We offer group and private swim lessons, open swim times, swim clinics, birthday parties, and other aquatic activities for families in local communities. Our schools also include a snack bar and retail area to support the guest experience. We operate dedicated swim school locations that focus on quality instruction, safety, and customer service in markets with a large population of young children.
Your franchise match score
Children & Youth Enrichment
Brand highlights
- CEOChris McCuiston
- Headquarters2701 Industrial Row Drive, Troy, MI, 48084
- Year founded2008
- Year started franchising2008
- IndustryChildren & Youth Enrichment
- Locations open177 (+55 last three years)
Statistics & metrics
- Investment range$1,663,263 - $3,746,733
- Franchise fee$50,000
- RoyaltyThe greater of $1,250 per month or 6% of gross sales for the 90-day period following the earlier of the date you open for business or 600 days after you sign a Franchise Agreement, and the greater of $4,000 per month or 6% of gross sales thereafter.
- Brand fundThe greater of $450 per month or up to 3% (we currently charge 2%) of gross sales for the 90-day period following the earlier of the date you open for business or 600 days after you sign a Franchise Agreement, and the greater of $1,300 per month or up to 3% (we currently charge 2%) of gross sales thereafter.
- Required Liquid CapitalN/A
- Required Net WorthN/A
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FDD Version Referenced - Issuance Date: 2025-03-14
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Location data
| Total locations | 177 |
| Franchise locations | 172 |
| Corporate locations | 5 |
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