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125+ Swim Schools

Open and operating across the United States

 

Franchising since 2014

With company-affiliated schools operating since 2006

 


A NDPA Partner

Official partner of National Drowning Prevention Alliance

 

What is SafeSplash?

SafeSplash is one of the country’s largest swim school networks, equipping swimmers of all ages with the tools they need to stay safe and thrive in the water. At SafeSplash, we believe swimming is more than a skill. It’s a life-saving foundation for confidence, safety, and exploration. Our proven model empowers local entrepreneurs to bring that mission to life. With best-in-class curriculum, certified instruction, and a technology-enabled platform, SafeSplash delivers a high-quality experience for families while offering a business opportunity rooted in purpose and built for scale.

Today, SafeSplash continues to grow coast to coast, bringing national reach, deep operational expertise, and marketing strength to every location. With support that scales with franchisees from the very first onboarding call to multi-unit expansion, we provide hands-on coaching and tech-enabled streamlining systems so our owners can focus on what matters—shaping futures, building businesses, and creating safer communities, one swimmer at a time.

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Life Preserver

 

Built on a need, not a trend

 

Drowning is the leading cause of death for children ages 1–4 and the second-leading cause for kids up to age 13¹—yet many still don’t have access to swim lessons that could save their lives. According to CDC health scientists, kids who participate in formal swimming lessons have a lower risk of drowning than their peers who don’t², underscoring the powerful impact of swim instruction done right. Owning a swim school is a meaningful opportunity to serve families with a purpose-driven program that meets both emotional and developmental needs.

 

1. “Drowning Facts,” Centers for Disease Control & Prevention. 2025

2. “Drowning Prevention: Improving Youth Access to Swim Lessons,” CDC Foundation. 2024

 

Two ways to own a swim school

A SafeSplash Swim School franchise is a learn-to-swim business teaching children of all ages, plus adults, using SafeSplash's curriculum, brand, and operating system. Owners choose one of two main formats: a Hosted location, which leases pool time inside a gym, club, or community facility, or a Dedicated location, which is a standalone swim school the owner leases or builds.

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Hosted Swim School:

Run the school, but rent the pool.

Teach SafeSplash swim lessons inside an existing fitness center, health club, or community pool. No real estate to buy, no pool to maintain.

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Dedicated Swim School:

Build a community landmark.

Open a standalone SafeSplash school with your own pool, your own schedule, and full control of the family experience.

 

 

Already run a swim school?

Convert it to SafeSplash with a reduced franchise fee and a royalty that phases in over three years.

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How Much does it cost to start a SafeSplash Swim School Franchise?

Our franchise model is designed with an eye for owner cost and future growth. Here’s what you can expect when you franchise with us.

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Investment Figures

 

Estimated Initial Investment

Hosted/Rental Model

 $57,500-$81,000

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dedicated/Build Model

$961,200-$1,348,785

 

Minimum Liquid Capital

Hosted/Rental Model

$100,000

 

Dedicated/Build Model

$250,000

 

Financial Performance Figures

Average Gross Revenue (AUV)

Hosted/Rental Model

$262,404

 

Dedicated/Build Model

$1,058,090 

 

Unit-Level EBITDA

Hosted/Rental Model

$74,393

 

Dedicated/Build Model

$225,652

 

% EBITDA Margin

Hosted/Rental Model

28.4%

 

Dedicated/Build Model

21.3%

 
For more details, please refer to the current SafeSplash Franchise Disclosure Document.
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About Our Team

 

The SafeSplash franchise leadership team was built on a shared passion for water safety and the importance of swim education. Our business model puts both students and franchisees at the center.

SafeSplash believes every individual, regardless of age or ability, deserves access to high-quality swim instruction in a safe, supportive environment. By combining decades of expertise, we’ve developed a flexible, proven program that adapts to each swimmer’s needs and builds the skills and confidence necessary to stay safe in the water.

As SafeSplash expands nationwide, our team remains focused on empowering franchise owners with the tools, training, and resources they need to make a real impact. We work side-by-side with our operators to grow our swim schools to change lives and create long-term value for our partners. 

 

SAFESPLASH OWNERS IN THEIR OWN WORDS

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Jaime Zilverberg
Owner
Castle Rock, CO

 

“We are teaching a life skill, the most important thing. It has meaning, we have passion, and two years later our business is right where we want it to be.”

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Cammile Adams
Olympian, Multi-Location Owner
Houston, TX

 “When looking to purchase a learn-to-swim franchise, the curriculum was a critical piece of the puzzle. If I was going to put my name on a franchise curriculum, I wanted to be sure it was the way I would teach and something I truly believed in. [Corporate’s] curriculum does not disappoint!”

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Richard and Jessica Jaramillo
Multi-Location Owners
Denver, CO

 

“With SafeSplash, the framework was completely built-in, and the support level was near overwhelming. I’m one of those individuals who has to have a plan for everything, and SafeSplash had an amazing plan – a business model we could trust and follow.”

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Arvind & Neha Mahajan
Multi-Location Owners
North Carolina

 

“We have owned a dedicated SafeSplash location for 3 years now and have opened our second location. We are happy with how business has flourished in our area where we introduced SafeSplash with the excellent support [from corporate], the breakthrough curriculum, and approach to swimming as a life skill. We consistently recommend SafeSplash to new franchisees!”

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Robert & Dolce Canales
Multi-Location Owners
San Antonio, TX

 

“When we started looking at swim schools and franchises it was clear [SafeSplash] was for us. We wanted to create a legacy for our children. Corporate listens to the franchisees, and that’s huge.”

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Scott and Tracey Ray
Owners
Colorado Springs, CO

 

“We love the fact that we can run our own business that is financially viable and interesting to us. But it also brought a life skill to people that they can keep forever.”

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Bring SafeSplash to Your Community 

SafeSplash’s innovative approach to swim safety has made us a trusted part of communities nationwide. As demand continues to grow, we’re expanding rapidly—opening new locations and entering high-potential markets across the country.

Now is the perfect time to join us. Whether you’re looking to make an impact or build a business with purpose, we’ll help you bring SafeSplash to your community with confidence. 

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How The SafeSplash Franchising Process Works

 

First Steps to Swim School Ownership

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Request information

Tell us where you'd like to open and which model interests you.

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Talk with our team

A short intro call, then a longer exploratory conversation.

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Review the FDD

Walk through costs, territory, and Item 19 with franchise leadership.

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Meet us at Discovery Day

See SafeSplash schools in action, then decide.

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