Quick Verdict · who it fits
Aqua-Tots Swim School Holding LLC fits first-time franchise buyers looking for a mid-scale child services concept.
The numbers a buyer needs first — straight from the filing.
Initial investment (Item 7)
$1.6M - $2.9M
Franchise fee (Item 5)
$50K
Royalty (Item 6)
6% + 2% ad
System size (Item 20)
138 +7
Agreement term
10 yrs
Years in business
19+ yrs
Company-owned units
1
Item 3 litigation
1 suit
Buyer qualifications
✓Exclusive territory•Owner-operator required✓No bankruptcy disclosed•1 Item 3 case
Data extracted from the 2026 FDD filed with state regulators. Fees and terms may have changed since filing — request the current FDD from the franchisor before deciding. Not legal, financial, or investment advice. Full disclaimer.
Drag to your projected annual sales. Royalty 6% + ad fund 2% on gross sales.
PROJECTED ANNUAL SALES$500,000
$100k$2M
Royalty (6%)
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Ad fund (2%)
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Total / year
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▪ Of-sales fees only · excludes rent, labor, COGS, and one-time costs · for illustration
Free AI summary — the first read on the filing.
138
Total units open
7
Units opened last year
0
Units closed last year
7
Net unit growth
What our analysis flagged across the 2026 filing.
4
Risks to review
3
Strengths identified
5
Questions to ask
How Aqua-Tots Swim School Holding ranks against 135 Child Services & Education peers we've analyzed.
Initial investment
93rd pct · of 135 peers
Franchise fee
63rd pct · of 135 peers
System size
79th pct · of 135 peers
Child Services & Education industry averages
Avg investment
$370K - $1.0M
Avg franchise fee
$46K
Avg system size
97
Franchises analyzed
135
Closest concepts by category and investment.
| Brand | Item 19 | Fee | Investment | Royalty | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aqua-Tots Swim School Holding | Disclosed | $50K | $1.6M - $2.9M | 6% | 138 |
| Big Blue Swim SchoolSimilar price | None | $40K | $1.9M - $3.5M | 6% | 52 |
| Kumon North AmericaBiggest system | Disclosed | $2K | $102K - $234K | — | 1,705 |
| Uatp ManagementTop-rated in category | Disclosed | $100K | $2.9M - $5.4M | 7% | 202 |
Free explainers to go deeper before you sign.
Aqua-Tots Swim School Holding LLC requires a $50,000 initial franchise fee and a total initial investment range of $1,619,820–$2,939,590, per the most recent FDD on file.
Yes. Aqua-Tots Swim School Holding LLC discloses Item 19 financial performance representations in its FDD. See the financials sub-page for the disclosed figures.
Franchisees pay a royalty of 6% of Gross Revenue and an advertising fund contribution of 2% of Gross Revenue per location per month on gross sales as defined in Item 6 of the FDD.
As of their 2026 FDD, Aqua-Tots Swim School Holding LLC has 138 total locations, with 7 new locations opened in the most recent reporting year. This information comes from Item 20 of the FDD.
Yes. Aqua-Tots Swim School Holding LLC grants franchisees an exclusive territory under Item 12 of the FDD. Note that exclusive territories often carve out online sales, alternative distribution channels, and non-traditional venues — review the full Item 12 language before signing.
Per the FDD, Aqua-Tots Swim School Holding LLC discloses an initial agreement term of 10 years, a renewal fee of $10,000. Review Items 10 and 17 for the full renewal and termination provisions.
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