We do not require any specific background or work experience to be considered for our swim instruction franchise. In fact, we do not even require that our Franchise Owners be proficient in swimming! We are confident in our ability to train franchisees to successfully duplicate our business system and hire qualified instructors. Consequently, we are simply seeking individuals who possess good business acumen, a great work ethic, and are committed to following our successful system of operation.

We offer an “Area Developer Program” for franchisees who desire to open multiple swim instruction franchise locations. Area Developers receive an exclusive area in which they are permitted to open additional Hudson Valley Swim franchises over an agreed time period.

We permit semi-absentee owners who choose to hire a manager to manage the daily operation. However, Franchise Owners are responsible for overseeing the franchise business and being regularly involved, especially in the back-office operation. Both the Franchise Owner and their manager(s) are required to attend the initial training program.

We estimate that the time required to open your franchise following the signing of the Franchise Agreement is 3-4 months. Factors that may affect this time include your ability to obtain any required business licenses and permits, your completion of initial training, selecting a pool (or pools) to conduct classes, and hiring and training your instructors.

The total investment ranges from $60,375 to $76,875 and includes the one-time $35,000 Franchise Fee.

Please complete our Initial Inquiry Form to receive a detailed outline of the estimated initial investment.

We offer a 10% Franchise Fee discount to veterans that are active or that received an honorable discharge.

We do not offer in-house financing; however, we can provide a list of potential lenders for you to contact to determine your qualification to obtain financing.

Yes, provided your partner owns at least 50% of your Franchise Business.

To ensure you select the right pool(s) for your Hudson Valley Swim franchise, we assist and advise you to confirm the proposed pool(s) meets our criteria. We also have a national contract with Fitness International, Inc. to conduct Hudson Valley Swim classes at their locations, so if you reside in an area that has an available LA Fitness or Esporta that operates a pool, we will assist you in obtaining access to it.

The Federal Trade Commission’s Franchise Rule permits franchise companies to make “financial performance representations” (FPRs) in Item 19 of the FDD. Although many franchise companies choose not to provide FPRs, we believe it is extremely important to do so as it helps prospective franchisees understand the financial aspects of our business. In Item 19 of our FDD, we provide an FPR that is based on affiliated locations in the Hudson Valley, NY area. The information will assist you and your financial advisor in preparing a financial pro forma for your Hudson Valley Swim franchise.

We typically provide a copy of our Franchise Disclosure Document to prospective franchisees following our online franchise presentation. If you would like to receive a copy of our Franchise Disclosure Document in advance of your visit, we will ask that you complete our FDD Request Form, which enables you to select whether you would like to receive a hard copy or PDF file of the document.

Please review Steps to Franchise Ownership for additional details and complete our Initial Inquiry Form to receive additional information.