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    Hudson Valley Swim. 
    Swim School Franchise for Sale

    A Low Investment Swim School Franchise

    We provide an affordable franchise opportunity offering essential swim lessons through a proven curriculum. 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 Franchise Opportunity

      Hudson Valley Swim 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 Swim School Franchise

      • Low-Cost Startup: Begin your swim school with an affordable investment using a pool-rental model to minimize expenses and maximize profits.
      • 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.

      Our Story

      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 Swimg School Franchise

      Top Publications Call us a Reliable Swim Franchise for Investment.

      Meet Our CEO & Founder

      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!

      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 enables a fast, low-cost start, allowing owners to launch in 90 days by renting pools, minimizing investment, and providing tools, training, and support for a community-focused swim school.

      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 serves an annual market of $17 billion and is expected to continue developing in the years ahead.3

      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:

      $60,000*

      Minimum Liquid Capital Required

      $98,345-$131,495*

      Estimated Initial Investment

      See the Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) for more information.

      Available Markets

      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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      Lifetime Support for Your Swim School Business

      Robust franchise owner training, ongoing support and coaching to help your franchise grow!

      Training Support

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      Our owner and development team will equip you with all training materials and resources.

      Brand Connections

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      Leverage our existing business relationships to find a pool partner to rent from.

      Time To Open

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      Franchisees can typically begin operating within a 90 day period of time.

      Marketing

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      Learn how to effectively market your franchise with our 4-component marketing approach.

      Operational Assistance

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      We know how to run a swim school franchise, and we’re ready to share our unique techniques and processes with our owners.

      Social Media Marketing

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      Raise your digital profile and create an online audience with the help of your social media consultant.

      Generate Revenue Quickly

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      You have an opportunity to generate revenue during your onboarding process.

      Ongoing Training, Support & Coaching

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      We prioritize supporting our owners with best-in-class business practices for operations.

      Training Support

      Our owner and development team will equip you with all training materials and resources.

      Brand Connections

      Leverage our existing business relationships to find a pool partner to rent from.

      Time To Open

      Franchisees can typically begin operating within a 90 day period of time.

      Marketing

      Learn how to effectively market your franchise with our 4-component marketing approach.

      Operational Assistance

      We know how to run a swim franchise, and we’re ready to share our unique techniques and processes with our owners.

      Social Media Marketing

      Raise your digital profile and create an online audience with the help of your social media consultant.

      Generate Revenue Quickly

      You have an opportunity to generate revenue during your onboarding process.

      Ongoing Training & Support

      We prioritize supporting our owners with best business practices for operations.
      Hudson Valley Swim has become a recognized and respected name in the industry through our innovative business model and unsurpassed customer care. We are proud of our accomplishments!

      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

      Next Steps to Franchise Ownership