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Compare SafeSplash Ownership Models
SafeSplash is one of the few swim school franchises where you can open without building a pool. Choose the format that fits your capital, your timeline, and how big you want to grow.
What's the difference between a Hosted and a Dedicated SafeSplash location?
A Hosted location leases pool time inside a third-party facility such as a fitness center, health club, or community pool, so the owner avoids real estate and build-out costs. A Dedicated location is a standalone swim school with its own pool that the owner leases or purchases, offering full control of scheduling and higher revenue potential at a much higher investment.
| HOSTED | DEDICATED | CONVERSION | |
|---|---|---|---|
What it is |
SafeSplash lessons in a pool inside an existing facility |
Standalone SafeSplash swim school with its own pool |
Your existing swim school, rebranded to SafeSplash |
Estimated initial investment |
$57,500 to $81,000 |
$961,200 to $1,348,785 |
$24,250 to $57,250 (Hosted) / $73,500 to $306,000 (Dedicated) |
Initial franchise fee |
$37,500 |
$55,000 |
$18,750 (Hosted) / $27,500 (Dedicated) |
Royalty |
6% of gross revenue |
6% of gross revenue |
3% year one, 4.5% year two, 6% thereafter |
Authorized Territory |
About 2.5-mile radius |
About 5-mile radius |
Based on format |
Typical time to open |
3 to 6 months |
12 to 24 months |
Within 2 months |
Grand opening marketing spend |
$5,000 |
$25,000 |
Approved marketing plan |
Best fit |
Facility owners; first-time owners planning multiple locations |
Investors, operators, and mission-driven founders building a community landmark |
Independent swim school owners |
Source line: SafeSplash 2026 FDD, Items 5, 6, 7, 11, 12. Additional fees apply, including a Strategic Marketing and Promotions Fee of 2% of gross revenue and a Technology Fee. See Costs & Fees.
Can I own more than one format?
Yes. Many SafeSplash owners combine formats. Under a Development Agreement you can commit to two or more locations of any format, with reduced franchise fees on additional units. A common structure pairs one Dedicated school with nearby Hosted locations under shared management.
Not sure which model fits? Tell us your goals and we'll walk through both.
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