SafeSplash Swim School Franchise

Franchised by SafeSplash Brands, LLC · FDD 2026

Child Services & Education FDD 2026 Founded 2014 · 12+ yrs Item 19 disclosed

Data extracted from SafeSplash Brands, LLC's 2026 Franchise Disclosure Document, filed under FTC Rule 16 CFR 436. How we analyze FDDs →

Initial investment
$58K - $1.5M
Franchise fee
$19K
Median unit revenue
$964k
System size
106 (+30)

The Verdict

Quick Verdict · who it fits

SafeSplash Swim School fits owner-operators looking for a mid-scale child services concept.

✓ Strengths

  • Low entry fee: $18,750 (industry median: $49,000)
  • Discloses Item 19 financial performance
  • 106 units — strong system scale

⚠ Risks to review

  • High closure ratio: 13.2% of system per year

Key FDD Facts

The numbers a buyer needs first — straight from the filing.

Initial investment (Item 7)
$58K - $1.5M
Franchise fee (Item 5)
$19K
Royalty (Item 6)
6% + 2–3% ad
Item 19 median rev
$964k Franchised Dedicated Locations
System size (Item 20)
106 +30
Years in business
12+ yrs

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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.

What you'd pay the franchisor

Drag to your projected annual sales. Royalty 6% + ad fund 2–3% on gross sales.

PROJECTED ANNUAL SALES$960,000
$100k$2M
Royalty (6%)
Ad fund (2–3%)
Total / year
▪ Of-sales fees only · excludes rent, labor, COGS, and one-time costs · for illustration

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Executive Summary

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Key Numbers

122

Total units open

30 franchised units

Units opened last year

14 franchised Hosted Locations permanently closed; 12 ceased operations for other reasons

Units closed last year

+3

Net unit growth

from 119 at end of 2024 to 122 at end of 2025

AI Due Diligence Findings PREMIUM

What our analysis flagged across the 2026 filing.

5
Risks to review
4
Strengths identified
5
Questions to ask

Industry Benchmarks

How SafeSplash Swim School ranks against 138 Child Services & Education peers we've analyzed.

Initial investment
20th pct · of 138 peers
Franchise fee
8th pct · of 138 peers
System size
74th pct · of 138 peers
Child Services & Education industry averages
Avg investment
$372K - $1.0M
Avg franchise fee
$46K
Avg system size
95
Franchises analyzed
138

How SafeSplash Swim School stacks up

Closest concepts by category and investment.

BrandItem 19FeeInvestmentRoyaltyUnits
SafeSplash Swim School Disclosed $19K $58K - $1.5M 6% 106
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Disclosed $60K $327K - $1.5M 7% 46
Kumon North America
Biggest system
Disclosed $2K $102K - $234K 1,705
Uatp Management
Top-rated in category
Disclosed $100K $2.9M - $5.4M 7% 202

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a SafeSplash Swim School franchise cost?

SafeSplash Swim School requires a $18,750 initial franchise fee and a total initial investment range of $57,500–$1,508,785, per the most recent FDD on file.

Who owns SafeSplash Swim School?

SafeSplash Swim School is franchised by SafeSplash Brands, LLC, the franchisor entity of record on its Franchise Disclosure Document. Item 1 of the FDD discloses the franchisor's corporate history, parents, and predecessors.

Does SafeSplash Swim School disclose financial performance (Item 19)?

Yes. SafeSplash Swim School discloses Item 19 financial performance representations with reported revenue around $964,348. See the financials sub-page for the full distribution.

What ongoing fees does SafeSplash Swim School charge?

Franchisees pay a royalty of 6% and an advertising fund contribution of 2.0% to 3.0% on gross sales as defined in Item 6 of the FDD.

How many SafeSplash Swim School locations are there?

As of their 2026 FDD, SafeSplash Swim School has 106 total locations, with 30 new locations opened in the most recent reporting year. This information comes from Item 20 of the FDD.

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