Aqua-Tots Swim School Franchise Review

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Franchise Info

Aqua-Tots offers small group or private swimming instructions and pool parties to the general public.

How much does an Aqua-Tots Swim School business cost to open?

Aqua-Tots Swim School has an initial franchise fee of up to $40,000, with a overall upfront investment range from $502,095 to $1,150,237.

  • Initial Franchise Fee: $40,000
  • Total Investment: $502,095 to $1,150,237
  • Working Capital: $40,000 to $115,000
  • Royalty Fee: 6.0%

The initial purchase price of any franchised business includes several fees. Check out this franchise opportunity to better understand the specific costs required to buy an Aqua-Tots Swim School, such as franchise fees, real estate costs, pre-opening advertising, and equipment purchases. It should be noted that, franchisors are required to provide you with details about all initial fees. These fees include those that are actually paid when signing the franchise agreement and commitments to fees you are required to pay. Another important consideration to review is whether the initial fees are refundable or not. The franchise system is required to disclose what conditions any of the initial fees are refundable. A franchise must also provide details of a range of fees if their initial fees are not uniform within the franchise. A thorough review of the Item 5 initial fees will give you the answers needed to make an informed investment decision this franchise.

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How much does an Aqua-Tots Swim School franchise owner make?

As with any new investment opportunity, there needs to be a solid ROI and net profit potential. The specific franchisee's income and the revenue from an Aqua-Tots Swim School business depends on a lot of different factors. One way to confirm the potential revenues or profits generated from a Aqua-Tots Swim School franchise investment is to review the franchisor's Item 19 within their FDD. This is called an earnings claim. This is not required within a franchisor's disclosure and approximately 68% of all franchisors that we research and study will disclose financial performance data within Item 19 of their FDD. Some franchisors may provide limited information such as average gross revenues. This type of financial data is not always helpful to assess profitability for you directly. So review systemwide sales data with caution. As expected, typically earnings and owner's income are correspond to the overall size of the initial investment. The larger the initial investment, the larger return you could anticipate. Another factor to owner's salary potential is based on the number of locations you purchase. If you buy multiple units (typically referred to as Area Development Agreements), you can anticipate that as you open the next unit, you will earn a multiple on your profits. Demand for your products, your labor costs in your city, commercial lease rates and a number of other variables are important factors in determining your profit margin and your take-home income. Your future returns are associated with the overall franchisor's success. Your returns and owner's income is not just reliant on how well your own location operates, you should review how well the entire franchise system is performing. Determine how the franchise company makes money and analyze their financial returns.

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How many franchise locations does Aqua-Tots Swim School franchise system have?

As of the 2020 Franchise Disclosure Document, there are 90 franchised Aqua-Tots Swim School locations in the United States.

Did you know there are over 3,000 franchise opportunities across the United States. More than 80% have less than 10 locations.

Are there any Aqua-Tots Swim School franchise opportunities in my area?

Based on 2020 FDD data, Aqua-Tots Swim School has franchise locations in 21 states. There may be zero outlets in several states as each franchise plans their growth strategy differently. Certain states also require franchisors to register their franchise opportunity and file their Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) with state examiners prior to selling franchise opportunities to people living in that state. These registration states have examiners review a franchise company's FDD to confirm it satisfies state regulatory conditions. In addition to registration states, some other states have enacted supplemental franchise or business opportunity laws that require franchisors to provide their franchise within the state. In almost all instances the filing is simply a notice with the state. Unlike franchise registration states, the franchise filing states do not review a franchisor's FDD.

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Based on the data collected this franchise is growing into new markets and might be available in your city.

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Last Reviewed: 2020

Aqua-Tots Swim School Franchise STATS

Total Investment
$502,095 - $1,150,237
Franchise Fee
$40,000
Franchise agreement
Initial Term
10 Years
Renewal Term
10 Years
Franchise outlet growth
2012
20
2019
90
Ongoing fees
Royalty
6.0%
ad fees
2.0%
# of franchised outlets
90

FAQS

Do they provide any initial training and opening assistance?

Yes, they have an initial training program of 155 hours. This includes 47 hours of classroom training, 108 hours of on-the-job training, and 0 hours of online training. In their FDD they outline who's in charge of the training. Unlock to find out more.


Online 0
On-the-Job 108
Classroom 47
Total 155

Do they offer Territory Protections?

Aqua-Tots Swim School offers territory protections. For an explanation of territory rights, unlock this franchise opportunity for more details.

Do they have computer and technology support in place?

No, Aqua-Tots Swim School does NOT offer comprehensive support for franchisees.


How long ago did they start franchising?

They began franchising in 2007. The average Children's Services franchise began franchising in 2008.


Does Aqua-Tots Swim School offer lending options?

No, but you can click here to fill out our affordability calculator and understand your financing options.

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