How much does a Aqua-Tots Swim School franchise cost?

The FDD lists a total initial investment of about $1,619,820–$2,939,590, including a $50,000 initial franchise fee.

How much do Aqua-Tots Swim School franchise owners make?

Aqua-Tots Swim School discloses little or no earnings data (Item 19) — meaning the franchisor won't put real owner profit in writing. That's a red flag worth questioning.

Is a Aqua-Tots Swim School franchise worth it?

It depends on the numbers, not the pitch. Aqua-Tots Swim School scores F on disclosure honesty, carries about 8% of sales in ongoing fees, and discloses 1 legal matters. Get the real owner take-home before you sign.

Home › Swim School Franchise › Aqua-Tots Swim School

The real numbers on owning a Aqua-Tots Swim School franchise

Swim School Franchise · FDD 2025 · from public state filings

FDisclosure honesty

This franchisor discloses little to no earnings data (Item 19).

Investment

$1,619,820–$2,939,590

Total fees

8% of sales

Outlets

132

Closure signals

2 ceased, 0 terminated

Lawsuits

What their own earnings claim actually says

No financial performance representations disclosed. Franchisor explicitly states it does not make representations about franchisee future or past outlet performance.

Honesty grade F: the disclosed numbers are incomplete or framed to look better than an owner's real take-home.

Failure & turnover reality (Item 20)

2 outlets ceased operations in 2024; 1 non-renewal in 2023. Low termination rate overall.

Legal history (Item 3)

1 matters disclosed.

Get the full Aqua-Tots Swim School validation report — $149

The franchisor won't put real owner profit in writing. We do — reconstructed from their own FDD.

Franchisor's framing: No financial performance representations disclosed. Franchisor explicitly states it does not ma…

🔒 Real estimated owner take-home (low / median / high) — unlocked in the report

Reconstructed owner P&L — net take-home after royalty, ad fund, rent, labor & debt
Break-even timeline + cash-on-cash ROI on your investment
Full fee stack + required-purchase markups
Decoded real failure / closure rate
How it ranks vs comparable franchises
Validation-call playbook — who to call + the exact questions

See a full sample report →

Aqua-Tots Swim School franchise — frequently asked

How much does a Aqua-Tots Swim School franchise cost?: The FDD lists a total initial investment of about $1,619,820–$2,939,590, including a $50,000 initial franchise fee.
How much do Aqua-Tots Swim School franchise owners make?: Aqua-Tots Swim School discloses little or no earnings data (Item 19) — meaning the franchisor won't put real owner profit in writing. That's a red flag worth questioning.
What is the Aqua-Tots Swim School franchise failure rate?: 2 outlets ceased operations in 2024; 1 non-renewal in 2023. Low termination rate overall.
Is a Aqua-Tots Swim School franchise worth it?: It depends on the numbers, not the pitch. Aqua-Tots Swim School scores F on disclosure honesty, carries about 8% of sales in ongoing fees, and discloses 1 legal matters. Get the real owner take-home before you sign.

Own a Aqua-Tots Swim School? Add your real numbers (anonymous)

We publish only aggregated benchmarks — never your name. Contribute and we'll show you how your numbers compare.

Compare Aqua-Tots Swim School to similar franchises

Huddle HouseD Restore Hyper WellnessC Mr. ApplianceF 1 Percent ListsF

See all franchises ranked by disclosure honesty →

Source: MN CARDS 35237-202601-03 (Clean FDD 2025). FranchiseValidate is independent and not affiliated with Aqua-Tots Swim School or its franchisor. Figures are extracted from the franchisor's own public disclosure document; verify against the current FDD before any decision.