Quick Verdict · who it fits
British Swim School 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)
$95K - $176K
Franchise fee (Item 5)
$60K
Royalty (Item 6)
10% + 2% ad
System size (Item 20)
289 +47
Years in business
7+ yrs
Item 3 litigation
None disclosed
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Buyer qualifications
✓Financing available✓Exclusive territory✓Semi-absentee eligible•Bankruptcy disclosed✓No Item 3 litigation
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 10% + ad fund 2% on gross sales.
PROJECTED ANNUAL SALES$500,000
$100k$2M
Royalty (10%)
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Ad fund (2%)
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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.
289
Total units open
31
Units opened last year
15
Units closed last year
16
Net unit growth
What our analysis flagged across the 2026 filing.
4
Risks to review
3
Strengths identified
4
Questions to ask
How British Swim School ranks against 143 Child Services & Education peers we've analyzed.
Initial investment
38th pct · of 143 peers
Franchise fee
77th pct · of 143 peers
System size
91st pct · of 143 peers
Child Services & Education industry averages
Avg investment
$385K - $1.1M
Avg franchise fee
$46K
Avg system size
93
Franchises analyzed
143
Closest concepts by category and investment.
| Brand | Item 19 | Fee | Investment | Royalty | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Swim School | Disclosed | $60K | $95K - $176K | 10% | 289 |
| BfkSimilar price | Disclosed | $16K | $43K - $183K | 7% | 135 |
| Kumon North AmericaBiggest system | None | $2K | $102K - $234K | — | 1,705 |
| Uatp ManagementTop-rated in category | Disclosed | $100K | $2.9M - $5.4M | 7% | 202 |
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Free explainers to go deeper before you sign.
British Swim School requires a $59,500 initial franchise fee and a total initial investment range of $95,200–$176,050, per the most recent FDD on file.
British Swim School franchises are sold by British Swim School Franchising, LLC, the franchisor entity of record on its Franchise Disclosure Document. Item 1 of the FDD discloses the corporate structure, including any parent companies and predecessors.
Yes. British Swim School discloses Item 19 financial performance representations in its FDD. See the financials sub-page for the disclosed figures.
Franchisees pay a royalty of 10% and an advertising fund contribution of 2% on gross sales as defined in Item 6 of the FDD.
As of their 2026 FDD, British Swim School has 289 total locations, with 47 new locations opened in the most recent reporting year. This information comes from Item 20 of the FDD.
Yes. British Swim School 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, British Swim School discloses a renewal fee of $5,000, a transfer fee of $1,000. Review Items 10 and 17 for the full renewal and termination provisions.
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