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British Swim School vs ACT — which franchise is the better buy?
Side by side from the public FDDs — no franchisor spin.
| British Swim School | ACT | |
|---|---|---|
| Disclosure honesty | A | B |
| Investment from | $95,200 | $83,447 |
| Total fees | 12% | 9% |
| Outlets | 289 | 128 |
| Lawsuits | 0 | 2 |
British Swim School: what their numbers say
Comprehensive financial performance data for 2023-2025. 244 outlets analyzed. Gross revenue ranges $16,769-$2,319,232. Average revenue $288,646; median $178,889. Income statement included. No projections; historical data only.
ACT: what their numbers say
2025 data: 116 qualifying units, avg gross revenue $609,587, avg gross profit $365,706. Year-over-year revenue growth 4.6%. Quartile breakdowns provided. Cherry-picking: excludes 12 units (11 mid-year opens, 1 limited schedule), excludes terminated/ceased operations.
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