A swim school franchise costs $57,500 to $3,746,733 for a new operator in three Minnesota-filed FDDs, and the pool sets the price: sharing a club’s pool costs least, building an indoor pool costs most and takes longest.
Key takeaways
- Goldfish Swim School’s FDD issued March 14, 2025 lists leasehold improvements of $1,334,230 to $2,685,033 inside an Item 7 total of $1,663,263 to $3,746,733, for a 6,000 to 9,500 square foot school (Goldfish FDD, Item 7).
- British Swim School’s FDD issued April 21, 2026 totals $122,700 to $176,050 for a Standard Territory because franchisees rent or license pool time; Pool Program fees typically run 10% to 25% of lesson revenues (British Swim School FDD, Item 7 note 5).
- SafeSplash’s FDD issued April 17, 2026 prices a 4,500 square foot dedicated build at $151 to $211 per square foot after a $55 tenant allowance, or $206 to $266 per square foot without one (SafeSplash FDD, Item 7 note 8).
- In Florida, the application for a Department of Health operating permit must come before the building permit application, and the operating permit renews every year (Fla. Stat. 514.03; 514.031(4)).
- Item 11 timing runs from 90 to 120 days on a rented pool (British Swim School) to 600 days for a built Goldfish school, with SafeSplash Dedicated builds at 12 to 24 months (SafeSplash FDD, Item 11).
- The CDC Model Aquatic Health Code, 5th edition posted December 16, 2024, calls for a qualified operator onsite or available within 2 hours at any pool used for swimming training, where a state or county adopts it (MAHC 6.3.1.1.2).
Do you rent a pool, share a club’s pool, convert a school or build one?
The three filings describe five ways to get water for lessons. British Swim School franchisees teach in pools they own, rent from a hotel or fitness center, or license through the franchisor’s Pool Program, and the franchisor states it typically does not own any pools (British Swim School FDD, Items 1 and 11). SafeSplash sells Hosted, Dedicated and two Conversion formats. Goldfish Swim School sells one: a built school.
| Pool route | Filing | What the water costs you | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rented or licensed pool | British Swim School (April 21, 2026) | Pool security deposit $0 to $8,000; 3 months of pool usage $1,500 to $12,000; Pool Program fees typically 10% to 25% of lesson revenues, with possible monthly minimums | Item 7 and note 5 |
| Hosted Location inside a club | SafeSplash (April 17, 2026) | Hosted Location Fee: the greater of 10% to 25% of Gross Revenues or base rent of $1,200 to $4,000 | Item 7 note 15 |
| Conversion of an independent school | SafeSplash (April 17, 2026) | Net leasehold improvements $0 to $100,000; franchisor reimburses up to $20,000 of rebranding costs in the first two months | Item 7 and note 9 |
| Dedicated build in a leased shell | SafeSplash (April 17, 2026) | One 1,000 to 1,250 square foot pool in about 4,500 square feet; net leasehold improvements $679,550 to $949,800 | Item 7 and note 8 |
| Built school | Goldfish Swim School (March 14, 2025) | Leasehold improvements $1,334,230 to $2,685,033, covering pool construction, pump and filtration, water heating and humidity control | Item 7 and note 4 |
Hosted pools are the larger share of SafeSplash’s franchised base. Of 106 franchised SafeSplash businesses at December 31, 2025, 63 were Hosted Locations, 29 were Dedicated Locations and 14 were Dedicated Locations with the SwimLabs Technology Package, according to the introduction to Item 19 of the SafeSplash FDD. Because a hosted pool is typically shared with the host facility’s own users, the FDD says most Hosted Locations run a limited number of classes and operate one to seven days a week.
63 of 106 franchised SafeSplash businesses taught in a host facility’s pool at December 31, 2025. Source: SafeSplash FDD issued April 17, 2026, Item 19, accessed November 3, 2026.
What goes into an indoor teaching pool before the first lesson?
A built pool adds engineering lines that rented formats never see. SafeSplash budgets $0 to $7,835 for a geotechnical soil report, $17,250 for architectural construction documents and $14,000 for engineered pool plans that must be stamped by an engineer (Item 7 notes 5 to 7). Goldfish Swim School adds water tap fees of $0 to $93,000 and a required owner’s representative at $15,000 to $45,000 (Goldfish FDD, Item 7).
| Build line | Goldfish Swim School, 2025 FDD | SafeSplash Dedicated, 2026 FDD | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Facility size | 6,000 to 9,500 square feet | About 4,500 square feet; one 1,000 to 1,250 square foot pool | Goldfish note 3; SafeSplash notes 4 and 8 |
| Architecture | $34,500 to $85,000 | $17,250 | Item 7 tables |
| Pool engineering | Inside leasehold improvements | $14,000 engineered pool plans | SafeSplash note 7 |
| Soil testing | Site testing and diligence inside leasehold improvements | $0 to $7,835 | Goldfish note 4; SafeSplash note 5 |
| Leasehold improvements | $1,334,230 to $2,685,033 | $679,550 to $949,800 (net of allowance) | Item 7 tables |
| Air handling | Systems for consistent temperature and humidity | Second HVAC system with dehumidification, added to the base HVAC | Goldfish note 4; SafeSplash note 8 |
| Water tap fees | $0 to $93,000 | No separate line | Goldfish note 12 |
| Project management | $15,000 to $45,000, approved supplier required | Included in net leasehold improvements | Goldfish note 11; SafeSplash note 8 |
| Licenses, permits and deposits | $4,500 to $80,000 | $4,400 to $10,000, including health department approvals | Goldfish note 9; SafeSplash note 14 |
Goldfish note 12 says some developers have already paid the water tap fee, so the $0 low end depends on the site’s history. SafeSplash note 8 excludes site development, a larger pool than recommended, a second pool and free-standing construction on raw land, any of which would push the $961,200 to $1,348,785 Dedicated total higher (SafeSplash FDD, Item 7 note 8).
How much does a tenant improvement allowance change the per-foot build cost?
SafeSplash prices its prototype at $151 to $211 per square foot after deducting a $55 per square foot tenant improvement allowance, and at $206 to $266 per square foot if the landlord pays nothing. On the 4,500 square feet the filing assumes, the allowance is worth $247,500. The FDD also warns that banks typically will not cut the loan amount by the allowance (SafeSplash FDD, Item 7 note 8).
| Case | Per square foot (FDD) | Times 4,500 square feet (our arithmetic) | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| With $55 allowance, low | $151 | $679,500 | SafeSplash Item 7 note 8 |
| With $55 allowance, high | $211 | $949,500 | SafeSplash Item 7 note 8 |
| No allowance, low | $206 | $927,000 | SafeSplash Item 7 note 8 |
| No allowance, high | $266 | $1,197,000 | SafeSplash Item 7 note 8 |
| Value of the allowance | $55 | $247,500 | SafeSplash Item 7 note 8 |
The Item 7 table itself prints $679,550 to $949,800 for net leasehold improvements, $50 and $300 above the per-foot products, as filed. The lease is where the $247,500 gap is won or lost, so the allowance amount, what it may be spent on and when it is paid belong in the letter of intent, as note 8 itself advises.
What does the CDC Model Aquatic Health Code ask of an indoor pool?
The CDC Model Aquatic Health Code is guidance, not federal law: it becomes law only where a state, local, territorial or tribal jurisdiction adopts it, in whole or in part. The current 5th edition was posted December 16, 2024 and the code volume runs 204 pages. Its numbered sections are a checklist for the design professional and the pool operator.
- MAHC 4.1.5.1: construction permits are obtained before any aquatic facility is built.
- MAHC 4.6.2.7.4: outdoor air for pool and deck areas at 0.48 cfm per square foot under ASHRAE 62.1; 4.6.2.7.3 requires an alarm if outdoor air drops below that rate.
- MAHC 4.6.2.7.1: if air moves faster than 30 fpm across the water surface, the ASHRAE evaporation formula must be used in the design.
- MAHC Table 4.7.1.10: a 6 hour maximum turnover for the All Other Pools class; spa, therapy and exercise pools at 72 to 93 degrees F run 1 to 4 hours depending on gallons per bather.
- MAHC 5.1.1.1: the operating permit must be issued before the pool opens to the public, and 5.1.1.4 issues it in the owner’s name.
- MAHC 6.3.1.1.2(5): a qualified operator onsite or available within 2 hours at a venue used to provide swimming training.
Which turnover row applies to a teaching pool is a decision for the authority having jurisdiction, so ask the reviewing health department which MAHC edition, if any, it has adopted before the pool engineer sizes pumps and filters (MAHC 2024 code volume).
Who approves a public pool in Florida and in Texas?
The two states split the job differently. Florida’s Department of Health permits every public pool: the operating permit application goes to the department before the building permit application (Fla. Stat. 514.03), and operating without a valid permit is unlawful (Fla. Stat. 514.031). Texas sets statewide standards in 25 TAC Chapter 265, Subchapter L, and lets local authorities adopt equal or stricter rules (25 TAC 265.181(g)).
| Question | Florida | Texas | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rule set | Chapter 514, Florida Statutes; Chapter 64E-9, F.A.C. | Health and Safety Code 341.064; 25 TAC 265.181 onward | Fla. Stat. 514; 25 TAC 265.181(a) |
| Construction standard | Florida Building Code, checked by local building officials | 2021 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code, Chapters 4 to 6, adopted by reference | Fla. Stat. 514.03(2); 25 TAC 265.181(b) and (c) |
| Plan review | Operating permit application to the department before the building permit | DSHS may review plans and notifies the owner in writing if it will | Fla. Stat. 514.03(1); 25 TAC 265.183(a) |
| State fees | Plan approval $275 to $500; initial operating permit $125 to $250; annual fee $75 to $125 up to 25,000 gallons, $160 to $265 above | None in the two sections reviewed; ask the city or county | Fla. Stat. 514.033(2) and (3) |
| Occupancy | Building department cannot issue a certificate of completion or occupancy until the operating permit is issued | Date of construction is the building permit date | Florida DOH pool page; 25 TAC 265.181(f) |
| Renewal | Every year, posted in a conspicuous place | Not addressed in 265.181 or 265.183 | Fla. Stat. 514.031(4) |
| Teaching exemption | A private pool used for swimming instruction is not regulated as a public pool | Not addressed in 265.181 or 265.183 | Fla. Stat. 514.0115(4) |
For a built school in Florida, the Florida Department of Health pool page recommends contacting the department at least two weeks before the planned opening. The sequence below is the same one drawn in the diagram.
- Geotechnical soil report (SafeSplash Item 7 note 5).
- Engineered pool plans, stamped (SafeSplash Item 7 note 7).
- DOH operating permit application, filed before the building permit (Fla. Stat. 514.03).
- Local building permit (Fla. Stat. 553.79).
- Build the pool and air handling: heating, filtration, dehumidification HVAC.
- Local final inspection sent to DOH (Fla. Stat. 514.031(1)(a)5).
- DOH operating permit, then occupancy (Florida DOH pool permit page).
- Renew the operating permit every year (Fla. Stat. 514.031(4)).
Rented and hosted formats skip steps 1 to 6 because the permit belongs to the pool owner: MAHC 5.1.1.4 issues it in the owner’s name. Before signing a pool rental or host agreement in Florida, ask for the current operating permit and the latest inspection report, which membership pools must post under Fla. Stat. 514.031(5).
How far apart are the Item 7 totals across three swim school filings?
Item 7 spans $24,250 for a SafeSplash Conversion Hosted site to $3,746,733 for a single Goldfish Swim School, a gap set almost entirely by whether the franchisee pays for the pool. The table lists every format in the three filings, alphabetically, with the issue date that governs each figure. Our guide to reading a Franchise Disclosure Document explains where Items 5, 6 and 7 sit.
| Brand and format | Item 7 low | Item 7 high | Initial franchise fee | FDD issued | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Swim School, Standard Territory | $122,700 | $176,050 | $59,500 | April 21, 2026 | Item 7 |
| British Swim School, Targeted Territory | $95,200 | $151,050 | $39,500 | April 21, 2026 | Item 7 |
| Goldfish Swim School, single school | $1,663,263 | $3,746,733 | $40,000 to $50,000 | March 14, 2025 | Item 7 |
| Goldfish Swim School, first school under an Area Development Agreement | $1,733,263 | $3,816,733 | $70,000 development fee | March 14, 2025 | Item 7 |
| SafeSplash, Conversion Dedicated | $73,500 | $306,000 | $27,500 | April 17, 2026 | Item 7 |
| SafeSplash, Conversion Hosted | $24,250 | $57,250 | $18,750 | April 17, 2026 | Item 7 |
| SafeSplash, Dedicated | $961,200 | $1,348,785 | $55,000 | April 17, 2026 | Item 7 |
| SafeSplash, Dedicated with SwimLabs Technology Package | $1,071,200 | $1,508,785 | $55,000 plus a $10,000 package fee | April 17, 2026 | Item 7 and note 17 |
| SafeSplash, Hosted | $57,500 | $81,000 | $37,500 | April 17, 2026 | Item 7 |
Built-pool formats sit above $961,200 at the low end; rented and hosted formats stay under $176,050 at the high end. Source: three FDDs, Item 7, Minnesota CARDS, accessed November 3, 2026.
The Goldfish filing is the newest Goldfish Clean FDD listed in Minnesota’s CARDS database on November 3, 2026; a 2026 edition may be registered in other states, so ask the franchisor for the current issue date. Aqua-Tots Swim Schools also registers in Minnesota, but our search returned no Clean FDD for it, so it is not in the table. Sector-wide figures for 17 children’s education FDDs sit in our kids education franchise statistics report.
How long from signing to the first lesson?
Item 11 puts a rented-pool British Swim School at 90 to 120 days from signing and a Goldfish Swim School at 600 days. SafeSplash estimates 3 to 6 months for a Hosted Location and 12 to 24 months for a Dedicated Location, yet its agreement requires a Dedicated Location to open within 18 months unless the franchisor extends the date in writing (SafeSplash FDD, Item 11).
| Format | Typical time to open (Item 11) | Contract deadline | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| British Swim School | 90 to 120 days | Lessons within 120 days of the Scheduled Opening Date, or the franchisor may terminate | Item 11 |
| Goldfish Swim School | 600 days | Lease or purchase within 180 days; construction start within 330 days; open within 600 days | Item 11 F |
| SafeSplash Conversion | Within two months | One month in the schedule paragraph; two months in the site paragraph of the same Item | Item 11 |
| SafeSplash Hosted | About 3 to 6 months | 6 months | Item 11 |
| SafeSplash Dedicated | About 12 to 24 months | 18 months | Item 11 |
The upper half of the SafeSplash Dedicated estimate, 18 to 24 months, runs past its own 18-month deadline, so a written extension may be needed on a slow permit track. Goldfish starts its royalty minimum at the earlier of opening or 600 days after signing (Item 6), so a late build can start fees before lessons. Opening timelines in other franchise categories are compared in our research on how long it takes to open a franchise.
Who must hold a certificate before students get in the water?
All three filings tie opening to pool credentials. Goldfish Swim School requires a certified pool operator (CPO) certificate for every manager and at least shallow water lifeguarding for pool deck staff (Item 11 G.2). British Swim School requires a lifeguard-certified staff member at each pool whenever students are in the water. SafeSplash requires its Academy program before opening (SafeSplash FDD, Item 11).
| Brand | Initial training (Item 11) | Where | Pool credentials named | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Swim School | 89 hours classroom or online and 20 hours on the job; Aquatics Program 40 and 20; about 15 self-paced and 20 live virtual hours first | Virginia Beach, Virginia, and a designated training location | Instructors lifeguard certified by the Red Cross or similar; one lifeguard-certified staff member present whenever students are in the water | Items 1 and 11 |
| Goldfish Swim School | About 13 required days, finished at least 60 days before opening; optional 24-hour lifeguard instructor week | Troy, Michigan, plus a virtual platform | CPR, First Aid, AED and shallow-water lifeguarding in training; CPO for all managers | Item 11 A.5 and G |
| SafeSplash Dedicated | 83 hours classroom and 50 on the job; 7-hour online recertification each year | Near Parker, Colorado, or remote | No pool credential named in Item 11; the Operations Manual contents list a chapter titled Managing Lifeguards (Exhibit D) | Item 11; Exhibit D |
| SafeSplash Hosted | 79 hours classroom and 49 on the job | Near Parker, Colorado, or remote | Same as Dedicated | Item 11 |
The Goldfish CPO rule lines up with MAHC 6.3.1.1.2(5), which calls for a qualified operator onsite or within 2 hours at any venue used for swimming training. Goldfish budgets CPO courses and pre-opening wages for the general manager, front desk and swim teachers inside its $17,250 to $37,000 training line (Item 7 note 6). Initial training across franchise systems is compared in our franchise training programs research.
What does each brand collect once lessons start?
Goldfish Swim School and SafeSplash charge a 6% royalty; British Swim School charges 10% of Gross Sales with a monthly floor that rises to $3,500 from the fourth full calendar year. Each adds a 2% marketing contribution, and the two shared-pool formats add a pool fee of 10% to 25% of revenue on top (British Swim School FDD, Item 6).
| Brand | Royalty | Monthly minimum | Marketing contribution | Pool fee | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Swim School | 10% of Gross Sales | $1,500 in the second full calendar year, $2,500 in the third, $3,500 from the fourth | 2% of Gross Sales | Pool Program fees, typically 10% to 25% of lesson revenues, if a Licensed Pool is used | Item 6; Item 7 note 5 |
| Goldfish Swim School | 6% of gross sales | $1,250 for the first 90 days, then $4,000 | Greater of $1,300 a month or up to 3% (currently 2%) after the first 90 days | None; the franchisee owns or leases the building | Item 6 |
| SafeSplash | 6% of Gross Revenues; Conversion 3%, then 4.5%, then 6% from the third year | None in the royalty row | Strategic Marketing and Promotions Fee, 2% of Gross Revenues | Hosted Location Fee, the greater of 10% to 25% of Gross Revenues or $1,200 to $4,000 base rent | Item 6; Item 7 note 15 |
All three filings include an Item 19. Goldfish reports unaudited 2024 averages for 155 of its 172 franchised schools open at least 12 months; British Swim School reports class-year metrics and contracted pool metrics for 2023 to 2025; SafeSplash reports fiscal 2025 results for Dedicated and Hosted franchised locations. This site does not reprint Item 19 figures; read them in each FDD and see our research on what Item 19 disclosures contain. Royalty structures across the full sample are in our franchise royalty rates report.
Which swim school numbers in circulation miss the filings?
Two widely indexed pages carry swim school figures that do not match the filings opened for this article. A lender cost guide dated May 2026 gives Goldfish Swim School a $60,000 fee and a 7% royalty, and a franchise directory lists a British Swim School total below the April 2026 FDD’s low end (British Swim School FDD, Item 7).
| Claim in circulation | Where it appears | What the filing says | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goldfish total $1,600,000 to $3,200,000; franchise fee $60,000; royalty 7% | A lender cost guide dated May 6, 2026, which does not name the FDD edition | $1,663,263 to $3,746,733 total; fee $40,000 to $50,000; royalty the greater of 6% or $4,000 a month after 90 days (FDD issued March 14, 2025) | Items 6 and 7 |
| British Swim School total investment $108,850 to $145,200 | A franchise directory listing viewed November 3, 2026 | $122,700 to $176,050 for a Standard Territory and $95,200 to $151,050 for a Targeted Territory (FDD issued April 21, 2026) | Item 7 |
A later Goldfish edition registered outside Minnesota could explain the lender figures, which is one more reason to work only from the FDD the franchisor hands you, dated within the 14-day disclosure window.
Matching the format to your cash, calendar and site
The pool route decides most of the cost, the calendar and the permit work, so start from what you can fund and how long you can wait. Each row uses a threshold printed in the filings or statutes above. This is general information from public filings, not legal, financial or investment advice; have a franchise attorney and a pool engineer test each row against your site.
| If | Then look first at | Threshold from the filings | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| You can commit under $200,000 and want lessons within about 4 months | A rented or licensed pool (British Swim School) or a SafeSplash Hosted Location | $122,700 to $176,050 and 90 to 120 days; $57,500 to $81,000 and 3 to 6 months | Items 7 and 11 |
| You already run an independent swim school with its own pool | SafeSplash Conversion | $73,500 to $306,000 (Dedicated) or $24,250 to $57,250 (Hosted); royalty 3%, then 4.5%, then 6% | SafeSplash Items 6 and 7 |
| You can fund about $1 million and wait 12 to 24 months | SafeSplash Dedicated | $961,200 to $1,348,785; about 4,500 square feet; 18-month deadline | SafeSplash Items 7 and 11 |
| You can fund $1.7 million or more and a 600-day runway | Goldfish Swim School | $1,663,263 to $3,746,733; 6,000 to 9,500 square feet | Goldfish Items 7 and 11 |
| The landlord offers no tenant improvement allowance | Re-price the build | Add $55 per square foot, or $247,500 on 4,500 square feet | SafeSplash Item 7 note 8 |
| The site is in Florida | File the DOH operating permit application before the building permit | Plan approval $275 to $500; initial operating permit $125 to $250 | Fla. Stat. 514.03 and 514.033 |
| The site is in Texas | Ask the city or county health authority for its pool permit and plan rules | State standard: 2021 ISPSC Chapters 4 to 6 | 25 TAC 265.181 |
| The water tap fee is unknown | Ask the local unit of government before signing the lease | Goldfish budgets $0 to $93,000 | Goldfish Item 7 note 12 |
Built formats usually rest on a loan, and the SafeSplash filing says lenders typically treat a tenant allowance as working capital rather than a reduction in the loan. SBA lending to franchise buyers is covered in our SBA franchise loans report, and state licensing for a child-focused building is compared in our daycare franchise licensing guide.
How we compiled this
We read three swim school Franchise Disclosure Documents filed in Minnesota (issued March 14, 2025, April 17, 2026 and April 21, 2026), the CDC Model Aquatic Health Code 2024 (5th edition), four sections of Chapter 514, Florida Statutes, the Florida Department of Health pool page and two Texas rule sections on the Legal Information Institute copy, all accessed in November 2026. A fourth swim school filing could not be retrieved. Every Item 19 figure was excluded under this site’s no-earnings rule, and no revenue or profit arithmetic appears.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to open a swim school franchise?
In three Minnesota-filed FDDs, Item 7 runs from $57,500 for a SafeSplash Hosted Location to $3,746,733 for a Goldfish Swim School, with British Swim School at $122,700 to $176,050 for a Standard Territory. Existing independent schools converting to SafeSplash start at $24,250. The pool route drives the gap: a built pool carries $679,550 to $2,685,033 in leasehold improvements across the two building formats.
Do you have to build a pool to own a swim school franchise?
No. British Swim School franchisees rent pools from hotels or fitness centers or license them through the franchisor’s Pool Program, typically paying 10% to 25% of lesson revenues (April 2026 FDD, Item 7 note 5). SafeSplash Hosted Locations operate inside a host club’s pool. Goldfish Swim School and SafeSplash Dedicated Locations require building an indoor pool in a leased or owned building.
How much do swim school franchise owners make?
This site does not publish earnings figures. All three filings reviewed include an Item 19: Goldfish reports 2024 averages for 155 schools, British Swim School reports class-year metrics, and SafeSplash reports fiscal 2025 results for Dedicated and Hosted sites. Owner income also depends on the 6% or 10% royalty, the 2% marketing contribution and any 10% to 25% pool fee in Items 6 and 7.
How long does it take to open a swim school franchise?
Item 11 estimates 90 to 120 days for a British Swim School on a rented pool, about 3 to 6 months for a SafeSplash Hosted Location, about 12 to 24 months for a SafeSplash Dedicated build and 600 days for a Goldfish Swim School. Goldfish also sets a 180-day lease deadline and a 330-day construction start deadline in its March 2025 FDD.
Do swim school instructors need lifeguard certification?
The franchisors require it in different forms. British Swim School requires instructors to be lifeguard certified by the Red Cross or a similar service and a lifeguard-certified staff member at each pool whenever students are in the water. Goldfish requires shallow-water lifeguarding for pool deck staff and a certified pool operator certificate for every manager (March 2025 FDD, Item 11). State and county rules may add more.
What permits does a swim school pool need in Florida?
A public pool in Florida needs a Department of Health operating permit. The application goes in before the building permit application (Fla. Stat. 514.03), the department charges $275 to $500 for plan approval and $125 to $250 for the initial operating permit (514.033), and the permit renews every year (514.031(4)). A private pool used for swimming instruction is not regulated as a public pool under 514.0115(4).
Sources
- Goldfish Swim School Franchising LLC via Minnesota CARDS, Goldfish Swim School Franchise Disclosure Document, issued March 14, 2025, accessed 2026-11-03.
- British Swim School Franchising, LLC via Minnesota CARDS, British Swim School Franchise Disclosure Document, issued April 21, 2026, accessed 2026-11-03.
- SafeSplash Brands, LLC via Minnesota CARDS, SafeSplash Swim School Franchise Disclosure Document, issued April 17, 2026, accessed 2026-11-03.
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, About the Model Aquatic Health Code, accessed 2026-11-03.
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, The MAHC Current Edition (5th edition, posted December 16, 2024), accessed 2026-11-03.
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2024 Model Aquatic Health Code, Code volume (5th edition), accessed 2026-11-03.
- Florida Legislature, 2026 Florida Statutes, Fla. Stat. 514.03, Approval necessary to construct, develop, or modify public swimming pools, accessed 2026-11-03.
- Florida Legislature, 2026 Florida Statutes, Fla. Stat. 514.031, Permit necessary to operate public swimming pool, accessed 2026-11-03.
- Florida Legislature, 2026 Florida Statutes, Fla. Stat. 514.033, Creation of fee schedules authorized, accessed 2026-11-03.
- Florida Legislature, 2026 Florida Statutes, Fla. Stat. 514.0115, Exemptions from supervision or regulation; variances, accessed 2026-11-03.
- Florida Department of Health, Public Swimming Pools, accessed 2026-11-03.
- Texas Department of State Health Services via Legal Information Institute, 25 Tex. Admin. Code 265.181, General Provisions, accessed 2026-11-03.
- Texas Department of State Health Services via Legal Information Institute, 25 Tex. Admin. Code 265.183, Plans and Instructions, accessed 2026-11-03.