(VeteransFranchise.com) - By Holli. Updated Jan 11, 2017
Fort Lauderdale, Fla. (January 10, 2017) – British Swim School, the pioneer of gentle, non-traditional infant water safety programs, is splashing into 2017 exceeding $8.7 millionin system-wide sales.
Throughout 2016, British Swim School sold 27territories, bringing the brand’s presence to 71 territories in 15 states. Completing the year with 27agreements signed, the franchise projects a minimum of eight pools opening in the New Year and anticipates an additional 8 franchise territories to be sold in the first quarter of 2017. Quickly cementing itself as the leader in the water safety segment, British Swim School led 9,000 lessons per week and conducted more than 475,000 swim lessons throughout 2016, a 100,000 increase from 2016.
Centered on a two-step curriculum teaching children and adults of all ages’ water safety and survival skills first and swimming skill development second, the British Swim School franchise concept operates a unique water safety program with teaching methods that serve as a trademark for the brand. The company offers lessons out of multiple national fitness chains and hotel pools year round and, based on the premise that children progress at different rates, and does not run on “set courses”. Each child, regardless of age, is placed in their correct skill level and will have certain achievable objectives. The child will be graduated from that level and moved onto the next without a waiting period, as found in a course driven program.
“2016 has been an exceptional year for our brand,” stated Rita Goldberg, CEO and founder of British Swim School. “We’ve surpassed our 100 pool count milestone and grown our franchise family to 40 people who are dedicated to spreading awareness on the importance of water survival skills for children. The inherent demand for our services is clearly demonstrated through our rapid expansion, and we look forward to continue adding qualified partners to our system.”
Expanding in key high-growth markets, British Swim School’s development strategy focuses on parenting with aspiring entrepreneurs to further develop existing markets and break into new territories across the country, like North Carolina and Arizona. Key growth markets include Florida, Illinois, Texas, and Pennsylvania.
Offering an attractive, low-cost investment opportunity under $100,000, owning a British Swim School does not require a large expense for pool construction unlike other swim concepts. Alternatively, British Swim School’s business model allows franchisees to lead classes from pools in existing fitness chains, residential buildings, hotels, etc., thus decreasing overhead costs. Interested parties should have a strong desire to own their own business and a passion for success and saving lives.
About British Swim School
For 35 years, British Swim School has been dedicated to teaching water survival skills to children as young as three months old. Rita Goldberg, a former national swimmer in Britain, founded British Swim School in 1981 and developed the unique and highly effective teaching methods that are a recognized trademark of the brand alone. Headquartered in Ft. Lauderdale, Fla., British Swim School currently operates out of more than 100 pools in 15 states in the U.S. and Turkey. Since first launching a franchise program in October 2011, British Swim School has been ranked in Entrepreneur’s Franchise 500, Top 50 New Franchises, and the Top 10 Types of Franchises to Watch in 2015. British Swim School is aligned with the Safer Water Safety Foundation, whose mission is to protect every life from drowning through education and heightened water safety awareness. For more information about British Swim School and the franchise opportunities, visit www.britishswimschool.com or www.franchise.britishswimschool.com.
