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title: "British Swim School Inks New Deal to Open Franchise Location in Toronto West - Etobicoke"
url: https://burnaze.com/article/4f83e4ac-2269-4821-b40b-1a4c60f6bada
source: "Franchising.com"
original_url: https://www.franchising.com/news/20220607_british_swim_school_inks_new_deal_to_open_franchise_location_in_toronto_wes.html
category: "Fitness"
industry: "Fitness"
topics: ["Development & multi-unit"]
published: 2022-06-07T12:00:00.000Z
modified: 2026-11-01T01:06:06.225Z
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# British Swim School Inks New Deal to Open Franchise Location in Toronto West - Etobicoke

**TL;DR:** British Swim School is expanding to Toronto West with a new franchise location in Etobicoke, owned by Mayank Sharma. British Swim School has been teaching water survival skills for over 40 years and offers a three-part curriculum for infants, children, and adults.

*originally published in Franchising.com on 2022-06-07. [Read the original](https://www.franchising.com/news/20220607_british_swim_school_inks_new_deal_to_open_franchise_location_in_toronto_wes.html).*

## Story

Prior to venturing into the franchising community, new British Swim School owner Mayank Sharma worked in management consulting for years. Recently he prioritized working towards a better lifestyle and finding his entrepreneurial spirit, so Mayank is now focused on making a splash in his community as a proud first-time business owner.

“British Swim School not only offers a product with a purpose, but it also provides a robust business model with the training and tools needed for franchisees to succeed,” said Mayank. “The idea of teaching lifesaving swimming lessons to children, adults and families alike resonates with me. I admire that British Swim School is a mission-based franchise and a reputable brand. I’m excited to be a part of this experience as the British Swim School franchise.”

British Swim School has been dedicated to teaching water survival skills for more than 40 years by offering a three-part curriculum teaching infants, children and adults of all ages the skills needed for water acclimation, water survival and stroke development. Its mission - ensure that every person, regardless of age or ability, has the opportunity to become a safe and happy swimmer. A mission Mayank plans to deliver within the community he calls home.

“British Swim School of Toronto West-Etobicoke will fill a dire need for water survival skills across the area,” said Mayank. “There’s an increasing demand for the premier swimming lessons this location now offers and learning how to swim and acquiring basic water survival skills are essential life skills everyone should have access to. My goal is to provide as many people as possible, no matter the age, with the tools they need to become happy, confident swimmers. I’m looking forward to truly making a difference in the lives of others, one swimmer at a time.”

“Mayank is always seeking opportunities to make a positive impact within his community, so our brand aligns perfectly with his ideals. We know the families and residents that British Swim School of Toronto West-Etobicoke will serve are in excellent hands,” said Ashley Gundlach, British Swim School President.

## Entities

- Franchising.com (publication)
- franchise expansion (topic)
- Fitness (sector)
- new location (topic)
- British Swim School (company)
- swim school (topic)
- Ashley Gundlach (person)
- Toronto West-Etobicoke (location)

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Originally reported by Franchising.com (https://www.franchising.com/news/20220607_british_swim_school_inks_new_deal_to_open_franchise_location_in_toronto_wes.html). Summarized by Burnaze (https://burnaze.com/article/4f83e4ac-2269-4821-b40b-1a4c60f6bada).