Hudson Valley Swim.
Swim School Franchise for Sale
A Low Investment Swim School Franchise Opportunity
We provide an affordable franchise opportunity for those exploring how to start a swimming pool business or invest in a swimming lesson franchise. Franchisees deliver life-saving skills to children and adults while growing a profitable business in the expanding swim school industry.
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The Ideal Swim School for sale
Hudson Valley Swim Franchise offers a low-cost, high-impact franchise model with fast 90-day launches, year-round revenue, lifesaving swim programs, and full support. With decades of expertise, we help franchisees thrive while making a meaningful difference in their communities.
Top 5 Advantages of Owning a Swimming Lesson Franchise
- Low-Cost Startup: Begin your swim school with an affordable investment using a pool-rental model to minimize expenses and achieve a strong swimming pool return on investment.
- Fast Launch: Operate in just 90 days and start earning quickly.
- Year-Round Demand: Consistent revenue with lessons offered year-round.
- Lifesaving Impact: Use a proven program to teach vital swim skills and save lives.
- Full Support: Access training, marketing tools, and ongoing coaching for success.
How we became a leading Swimming Lesson Franchise.
At Hudson Valley Swim, our mission is to protect communities by teaching lifesaving swim skills. Using a proprietary lesson program, our franchise owners provide best-in-class instruction to children and adults, helping them build skills and confidence that last a lifetime.
With decades of experience running corporate swim schools, we launched our franchise model in 2022 to make swim school ownership more accessible. By streamlining setup and focusing on pool rentals instead of costly facility construction, our franchisees can reduce costs, start generating income quickly, and become fully operational within 90 days.
Our year-round business model ensures consistent demand and profitability, reflecting our commitment to quality swim instruction. Today, Hudson Valley Swim is a growing brand dedicated to saving lives and reshaping the industry. We’re excited to expand into new territories and continue making a positive impact.
Meet our Swim School franchise.
Discover one of the Top Swim School Franchises Changing Lives in America
Top Publications Call us a Reliable Swim Franchise for Investment.
Meet Our CEO & Founder
Jeff Gartner
2003 – Present
Jeff Gartner has over 40 years of technology experience, specializing in eCommerce, communications, and business process automation. He holds 19 patents, primarily focused on improving business processes in areas such as messaging and conferencing. Drawing on his technology and business expertise, Jeff and his wife, Joan, founded Hudson Valley Swim with a mission to save lives in their community.
As the company expanded, Jeff applied his management expertise to streamline operations using best-in-class enrollment and CRM systems, customer service strategies, and marketing best practices. In 2022, with over 20 years of experience in managing swim schools, Jeff and Joan committed to developing a franchise business solution designed to save lives, meet customer needs, and support owner growth.
Learn more about Jeff and Hudson Valley Swim!
Hudson Valley Swim Founder and CEO, Jeff Gartner
2003 – Present
Jeff Gartner has more than 40 years of technology experience with specialties in eCommerce, communications, and business process automation. Jeff holds 19 patents predominantly for improving business processes in areas like messaging and conferencing. Utilizing his technology and business background, Jeff and his wife Joan formed Hudson Valley Swim with a mission to save lives in their community.
As the company grew, Jeff leveraged his management background to streamline its operations by utilizing best-in-class enrollment and CRM systems, customer service techniques, and marketing best practices. In 2022, with more than 20 years of experience running swim schools, Jeff and Joan dedicated themselves to creating a franchise business solution that saves lives, supports customer needs, and facilitates owner growth.
Learn more about Jeff and Hudson Valley Swim!
Why Own a Hudson Valley Swimming Franchise?
Hudson Valley Swim’s franchise model offers a fast, low-cost start, making it an ideal choice for anyone wondering how to start a swimming pool business or invest in a swimming lesson franchise. By leveraging a pool-rental model, franchisees minimize expenses and accelerate their entry into the market while providing lifesaving swim lessons to their communities.
Looking for Swim Schools for Sale? Discover a Low-Investment, High-Impact Opportunity

Swim Lessons Save Lives! We're proud of the positive impact we make on the communities we serve.

Our pool-rental model reduces ownership costs by leveraging existing pools rather than spending millions to build new facilities for each location.

Pool rental also allows owners to accelerate their entry into the market by up to a year or more and lets them start serving customers and establishing their business in only a few months.

Our decades of industry experience have aided us in creating an operating model focused on reducing owner costs and keeping overhead low.

A brand with a mission to save lives, with core values of Honesty, Empathy, and Respect. We treat every owner as a partner, and they get our support at all times.

We foster a culture of exceptional customer service to help every customer get a quality experience in and out of the water to gain their ongoing loyalty.

A swim franchise that prioritizes growth through robust support, streamlined processes, and a shared vision for the industry

Best-in-class swim programs that help owners make a positive impact on their communities and support their customers’ health goals.
At Hudson Valley Swim, we are committed to providing our owners and customers with the tools and resources needed to build a thriving business.
American Swimming Schools Insights
People love to swim! This has resulted in the swim lesson industry growing into a thriving sector
- The nation’s love of swimming is coupled with a growing awareness of its risks. Drowning is the leading cause of death of U.S. children ages 1–4. And is the second-leading cause of death for children ages 5–14.1
- Formal swimming lessons can have a direct effect on drowning rates and have been shown to reduce drowning risk by as much as 88%.2
- Demand for affordable, accessible swim lessons continues to grow nationwide. The industry, a key player in the broader sports franchise market, serves an annual $17 billion and is expected to continue developing in the years ahead.
1. “Drowning Facts,” Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
2. “Association Between Swimming Lessons and Drowning in Childhood”, National Library of Medicine
3. “HOW SWIM SCHOOL FRANCHISES WILL MAKE A SPLASH THIS SUMMER”, IFA.
How Much Does It Cost?
The Hudson Valley Swim franchise model has been designed to make business ownership simple
Here’s how much owners can expect to invest when they partner with Hudson Valley Swim:
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Hudson Valley Swim is expanding with available territories across the nation
Hudson Valley Swim is expanding rapidly, making waves as a leading swim lesson franchise and swim school franchise! We’re actively opening new locations across the U.S. and offering franchise opportunities to entrepreneurs eager to join our network.
If you’re a future franchisee interested in this journey, we’d love to connect. Contact us today to learn how you can become our next swim school franchise owner in your state!
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Robust franchise owner training, ongoing support and coaching to help your franchise grow!
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We understand the essential role our owners play in building our swim school franchise, and we work daily to let them know we’ve got their backs. Every owner gets access to our dedicated and experienced support team.
Owner support that goes above and beyond is a normal day at Hudson Valley Swim. Here’s how we work to give our franchise business owners the assistance they need.
Success Stories from Our Franchisees
"We are first-time business owners and could not ask for a better support system. Are only wish is that we didn't do this sooner!"
Jason F.
Boca Raton, FL
"The Hudson Valley Swim team is extremely responsive when I have questions and I feel like they really want me to succeed. They have been very hands-on with support and training sessions to help me learn how to operate this business.”
Matt G.
Stamford, CT
“We never ran a business before and here we are just a few months in feeling comfortable and are thinking about an expansion in the near future.”
Laura Y.
Gaithersburg, MD
"I have never been as happy during my long career as I am now. This has been such a great decision for my wife and I!"
Alan G.
Lutz, FL
Next Steps to Franchise Ownership
Step 1: Form Completion
Complete the online form and download our e-book to get more information on the swim school industry and what sets us apart from other brands.
Step 2: Introduction Call
Initial brand overview phone call to answer questions and establish qualifications.
Step 3: Franchise Presentation
Step 4: Confidential Questionnaire
Step 5: FDD Review
Step 6: Validation
Step 7: Discovery Day
Meet our brand’s leadership and get in-depth details on our franchise.
Step 8: Franchise Is Awarded
Upon mutual agreement, we will send you our Franchise Agreement.
Begin Your Journey!
Connect with our brand and begin training and preparing your new franchise!