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Water Wings Swim School, founded in 2003, launches a national franchise program. The demand for swim instruction is rising among US families, with 34% of parents planning to invest in swim lessons for their child over the next year.
Water Wings Swim School was founded in 2003 by a husband-and-wife team with expertise in swim school management, child psychology and water safety.
The demand for swim instruction is on the rise among U.S. families. According to a recent Unleashed Brands Parent Sentiment Survey (April 2025), 34% of parents indicated they plan to invest in swim lessons for their child over the next year. Interest is even stronger among parents of younger children, with 46% of parents with kids ages 2–5 and 39% of parents with kids ages 6–9 planning to invest in swim instruction.
May is National Water Safety Month—a timely reminder of the vital importance of teaching swim skills. Drowning is the leading cause of accidental death among young children, making the need for high-quality swim instruction both urgent and impactful. With fewer than 1,000 swim schools currently operating in the U.S., the $1.2 billion global swim school franchise market is growing fast—projected to reach $1.6 billion by 2030 with a 5.6% CAGR.
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This story was originally published in Franchising.com on May 1, 2025. Burnaze summarizes and links to the original reporting.
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