British Swim School
British Swim School franchise for sale in Walnut Creek, California
List Price: $75,000 USD
Key Facts
Annual Gross Revenue
$140,000 USD
Cash Flow
$25,000 – $50,000
Seasonal Business
No
Value of Inventory
Upon Inquiry
Value of Assets
Upon Inquiry
Year Established
2021
Business Operates From
A retail location
Location Is
Leased
Approx. Monthly Rent
Upon Inquiry
Total Employees
Less than 10
1–3 MonthsTransition
Support
Very FlexiblePrice/Terms
Flexibility
NoneSeller financing Available
Full-timeOwner
Involvement
About this Business
This listing is for the exclusive Walnut Creek territory of British Swim School, a nationally recognized franchise with over 40 years of success in teaching water safety and swim instruction. British Swim School is recognized for its distinctive survival-first approach, teaching essential drowning prevention and water survival skills before progressing to stroke development. Parents trust the brand for its safety focus, and children thrive with its proven, fun, and confidence-building curriculum.
Walnut Creek is one of the most desirable family markets in the East Bay, with a substantial population of young families, excellent schools, and an active, community-oriented lifestyle. With numerous pools, aquatic facilities, and summer recreation opportunities nearby, the demand for year-round swim lessons is consistently high.
This territory offers a turnkey franchise model backed by British Swim School’s comprehensive training, marketing support, and established systems. Owners benefit from a business that delivers both recurring revenue and community impact—helping families while building a profitable future.
The Walnut Creek territory is a prime opportunity for an entrepreneur, investor, or mission-driven business owner who wants to combine purpose and profit. With British Swim School’s trusted brand and proven system, you can make a difference in your community while owning a thriving business in a high-demand market.
Growth opportunities
The Walnut Creek territory offers strong growth potential for a new owner. The area has a large base of young families and steady year-round demand for swim instruction, making it an ideal market. A key advantage is that we have already identified a list of potential pool partners and early childhood programs that have been approached, giving the new owner a head start on building relationships and securing locations. Additional opportunities include expanding class schedules to meet after-school and weekend demand and engaging with schools and community groups to increase enrollment. British Swim School provides proven marketing strategies such as digital campaigns, local partnerships, and community outreach that can help accelerate growth. Combined with the training, systems, and brand recognition provided by the franchise, the Walnut Creek territory is well positioned to become one of the strongest markets in the East Bay.
Owner's Day-to-Day Involvement
The owner’s role is to oversee business development, manage relationships with pool partners, guide staff recruitment and training, and ensure smooth daily operations. The franchise model provides systems and support, allowing the owner to focus on growing enrollment, building community connections, and driving long-term success.
Asset Description
This territory includes the essential equipment needed to operate swim lessons such as teaching gear, storage cabinets, and portable changing tents. The setup provides a ready-to-use foundation for program delivery and customer convenience.
Inventory Description
Included inventory features branded marketing materials and supplies used to welcome new families and celebrate swimmer achievements. These items support community engagement and retention by enhancing the customer experience from the very first lesson.
Reason for Selling
I currently own two British Swim School territories and want to focus my time and energy on the territory where I am most actively involved. The Walnut Creek territory is an excellent market with strong growth potential, and I am looking for the right buyer to maximize that opportunity.
Why I Love My Franchise
I love being part of British Swim School because it combines purpose with profit. The mission of teaching water survival skills before stroke development gives families peace of mind and makes a real difference in the community. The franchise provides outstanding support, proven systems, and a brand reputation that parents trust, making it both rewarding and sustainable to own.
About British Swim School
British Swim School is a franchise dedicated to teaching essential swimming skills to children of all ages, with a strong focus on water safety and drowning prevention. Founded on the principle that swimming is a life-saving skill, the brand’s proven techniques equip children as young as 3 months with vital water survival skills. British Swim School offers a unique franchise model that doesn’t require owners to teach lessons or maintain pools, making it a low-cost, low-overhead business. With over 100 locations across North America, the franchise has become a trusted name in swim instruction, offering a recession-proof service that remains in high demand. Franchise owners benefit from a comprehensive support system, including a dedicated business coach, marketing assistance, and access to a network of experienced instructors.
Franchisee Support
British Swim School provides its franchisees with expansive support, including a dedicated business coach, ongoing training, and access to an in-house marketing department that functions as a full-service agency. This support includes digital marketing, social media management, direct mail campaigns, and public relations. Additionally, new franchisees receive extensive training in business operations, marketing, technology, and aquatics.
Brand Accolades & Awards
British Swim School has received significant recognition in the franchise industry, including rankings on Entrepreneur’s Franchise 500 and Top Franchises over $100K lists for 2021 and 2022. The brand has also been named among FBR’s Top 200 Franchisee Satisfaction and Top Franchises for Women, underscoring its strong franchisee support and commitment to water safety.
Industry / Market
The swim instruction industry is a recession-proof sector valued at $5 billion, driven by the constant demand for life-saving swimming skills. As water safety remains a priority for parents, the demand for swim lessons is expected to continue rising, providing a stable market for franchisees.
Ideal Owner
The ideal British Swim School franchise owner is passionate about water safety and child development. They should be energetic, nurturing, and able to create a welcoming environment for children and families. While a background in education or swimming is helpful, it’s not required—full training and support are provided. Strong leadership and customer service skills are key to success in this rewarding busines