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How Much Does a Goldfish Swim School Franchise Cost?

2026 Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) Data

A Goldfish Swim School franchise costs between $1,355,283 and $1,355,283 in total initial investment, according to the 2026 Franchise Disclosure Document. The initial franchise fee is $50,000.

$1,355,283
Minimum Investment
$1,355,283
Maximum Investment
$50,000
Franchise Fee

Goldfish Swim School Franchise Fee

Initial Franchise Fee $50,000
Fee Range $40,000 – $50,000
Item 7 Fee Estimate $40,000

Goldfish Swim School Total Investment Breakdown

Here is the itemized breakdown of costs to open a Goldfish Swim School franchise, as reported in the 2026 FDD Item 7 (Estimated Initial Investment).

Minimum Investment
Goldfish Swim School minimum investment breakdown
Maximum Investment
Goldfish Swim School maximum investment breakdown
Franchise Fee $40,000
Franchise Fee Cashier's Check · At Signing of Franchise Agreement $40,000
Real Estate $1,060,750
Leasehold Improvements As Arranged · Before Beginning Operations $1,016,250
Architectural Fees As Arranged · Before Beginning Operations $34,500
Real Estate Fee Cashier's Check · At Signing of Franchise Agreement $10,000
Real Estate/Rent As Arranged · Before and During Initial Period of Operations $0
Equipment & Assets $100,000
Furniture, Fixtures, Equipment, Computers, and Decor As Arranged · Before Beginning Operations $100,000
Training $17,250
Training As Arranged · During Training $17,250
Working Capital & Reserves $75,000
Additional Funds 13, 14 (3 months) As Arranged · As Necessary $75,000
Other Costs $62,283
Initial Advertising Expense As Arranged · Before Beginning Operations and First 3 Months of Operation $30,000
Project Manager/Owner's Representative As Arranged · As Necessary $15,000
Legal& Accounting As Arranged · Before Beginning Operations $8,500
Licenses, Permits,& Deposits As Arranged · Before Beginning Operations $4,500
Insurance As Arranged · Before Beginning Operations $4,283
Water Tap Fees As Arranged · As Necessary $0
Total Estimated Investment $1,355,283

How Does Goldfish Swim School Compare to Other Children's Services Franchises?

Goldfish Swim School's minimum investment of $1,355,283 is above the Children's Services industry median. The median minimum investment for Children's Services franchises is $125,600.

$1,355,283
Goldfish Swim School Min
$125,600
Children's Services Median Min
$1,355,283
Goldfish Swim School Max
$282,050
Children's Services Median Max

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to open a Goldfish Swim School?

The total startup cost for a Goldfish Swim School franchise ranges from $1,355,283 to $1,355,283, according to the 2026 Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) Item 7. The largest cost category is Real Estate at $1,060,750 to $1,060,750.

How much is the Goldfish Swim School franchise fee?

The Goldfish Swim School franchise fee is $50,000, with a range of $40,000 to $50,000 depending on the agreement, as disclosed in the 2026 FDD. This is a one-time upfront fee paid to the franchisor and is separate from the total initial investment.

Is Goldfish Swim School a good investment?

Goldfish Swim School requires a total franchise investment of $1,355,283 to $1,355,283 and scores Legal Risk: 100/100, Training: 100/100 in our FDD analysis. See our full Goldfish Swim School franchise review for a detailed assessment of risks, territory, and support.

How much does a Goldfish Swim School franchise owner make?

Goldfish Swim School franchise locations report median gross sales of $1,602,867 per the 2026 FDD Item 19. See our Goldfish Swim School franchise earnings breakdown for the full financial performance data.

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