Water Wings Swim School Franchise Review & Verdict (2026)

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Key facts


The Verdict

Quick Verdict · who it fits

Water Wings Swim School fits first-time franchise buyers looking for an emerging child services concept.

✓ Strengths

⚠ Risks to review

Key FDD Facts

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

Initial investment (Item 7)

$1.0M - $1.5M

Franchise fee (Item 5)

$50K

Royalty (Item 6)

6% + 2% ad

Item 19 median rev

$1.52M corporate-owned schools

Agreement term

10 yrs

Years in business

1+ yrs

Company-owned units

12

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Buyer qualifications

•No exclusive territory•Owner-operator required✓No bankruptcy disclosed

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% on gross sales.

PROJECTED ANNUAL SALES$1,520,000

$100k$2.8M

Royalty (6%)

Ad fund (2%)

Total / year

▪ Of-sales fees only · excludes rent, labor, COGS, and one-time costs · for illustration

Executive Summary

Free AI summary — the first read on the filing.

Key Numbers

13

Total units open

1

Units opened last year

0

Units closed last year

1

Net unit growth

AI Due Diligence Findings PREMIUM

What our analysis flagged across the 2026 filing.

5

Risks to review

3

Strengths identified

4

Questions to ask

Industry Benchmarks

How Water Wings Swim School ranks against 137 Child Services & Education peers we've analyzed.

Initial investment

89th pct · of 137 peers

Franchise fee

64th pct · of 137 peers

System size

0th pct · of 137 peers

Child Services & Education industry averages

Avg investment

$373K - $1.1M

Avg franchise fee

$46K

Avg system size

96

Franchises analyzed

137

How Water Wings Swim School stacks up

Closest concepts by category and investment.

Brand Item 19 Fee Investment Royalty Units
Water Wings Swim School Disclosed $50K $1.0M - $1.5M 6% 0
Safesplash BrandsSimilar price Disclosed $19K $58K - $1.5M 6% 106
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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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a Water Wings Swim School franchise cost?

Water Wings Swim School requires a $50,000 initial franchise fee and a total initial investment range of $1,033,500–$1,469,700, per the most recent FDD on file.

Who owns Water Wings Swim School?

Water Wings Swim School is franchised by WW Franchise, 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 Water Wings Swim School disclose financial performance (Item 19)?

Yes. Water Wings Swim School discloses Item 19 financial performance representations with reported revenue around $1,516,103. See the financials sub-page for the full distribution.

What ongoing fees does Water Wings Swim School charge?

Franchisees pay a royalty of 6% and an advertising fund contribution of 2% on gross sales as defined in Item 6 of the FDD.

Does Water Wings Swim School grant exclusive territory?

No. Water Wings Swim School does not grant exclusive territory rights under Item 12. The franchisor retains the right to operate or grant additional units inside or adjacent to your trade area.

What are the renewal and exit terms?

Per the FDD, Water Wings Swim School discloses an initial agreement term of 10 years, a renewal fee of $25,000, a transfer fee of $25,000. Review Items 10 and 17 for the full renewal and termination provisions.

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