About this business
Rare opportunity to acquire an established, fully built-out children's swim school operating under a leading national learn-to-swim franchise brand in a dense, affluent suburban trade area of a major Texas metro. Opened in 2016 as one of the brand's earliest locations in the state, the school operates from an approximately 7,000 sq ft purpose-built indoor natatorium in a grocery-anchored neighborhood center. Building a comparable unit today costs roughly $1.6M to $3.7M per the franchisor's disclosure document, plus 12 to 18 months of permitting, construction and ramp-up; this facility is open, licensed and operating today.
The school enrolls 653 children across 774 weekly class bookings and maintains a 4.9-star rating across 500+ Google reviews, representing among the strongest reputations in the market. The business operates on a recurring membership model with monthly tuition plus prepaid lesson packages. The facility is debt-free with no bank debt on the balance sheet, and a long-term lease is in place subject to landlord consent to assignment. Recent franchisor-required capital upgrades, including dehumidification and flooring, have already been completed.
The trained team comprises 18 staff members, and the full-time operating partner is willing to support the transition. Revenue has declined from its peak, and the business is priced on asset and replacement value rather than current earnings. The opportunity lies in significant capacity within a fixed-cost facility; a hands-on owner-operator who invests in local and digital marketing and staffs to enrollment has a clear path toward returning to prior performance levels.
This acquisition is ideal for existing franchisees of the brand, multi-unit youth enrichment operators, or an owner-operator seeking an established facility without the cost and risk of a ground-up build. Buyer is subject to franchisor approval.
Financial overview
Location
Texas
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