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British Swim School vs AFC — which franchise is the better buy?

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	British Swim School	AFC
Disclosure honesty	A	B
Investment from	$95,200	$948,250
Total fees	12%	8%
Outlets	289	407
Lawsuits	0	6

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.

AFC: what their numbers say

79 affiliate & 291 franchisee centers 2025 data. Average cash revenue $1.79M franchised, $1.78M affiliate. 4-Wall EBITDA average $282K affiliate, varies by octile. 50-51% met/exceeded averages.

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