Aqua-Tots Benefits & Costs
Benefits & Support
When you own an Aqua-Tots Swim School franchise, you are never alone! Aqua-Tots Swim Schools has a highly experienced and professional management team with a combined 50 years experience in the swim industry and 40 years in business management and consulting. An extensive library of operations and training manuals are provided to each franchise owner. Our owners have 24 hour access to all of our proven programs and operations systems.
Not only do you get to work for yourself in this recession-resistant growth industry, you get to be part of a family oriented business that invests in the lives of children all with the support of the latest technology, proven operating philosophy and an experienced management team at your disposal. As an Aqua-Tots franchisee, you will receive training, operating on all aspects of operating the swim school from pre-opening, operating and employee training. Aqua-Tots has created comprehensive detailed manuals with step-by-step instructions on everything from how to select a site, how to hire / train / certify instructors, to maintaining the highest level of client satisfaction. We also train you how to operate our state-of-the-art scheduling / POS system, how to market your swim school while maintaining the highest standards in swim instruction.
Investment Costs
| Expense | Amount (low) | Amount (high) |
|---|---|---|
| Initial Franchise Fee | $40,000 | $40,000 |
| Initial Franchisee Travel Expenses during Training at Aqua-Tots Swim School University (ATU) in Arizona | $2,000 | $8,000 |
| Rent or Real Estate | $3,500 | $15,000 |
| Pool Design, Build and Aquatic Supplies and Equipment | $50,000 | $100,000 |
| Tenant Improvements | $150,000 | $300,000 |
| Computers, Fax, Color Printer and Copier | $3,000 | $8,000 |
| Signage | $4,000 | $6,000 |
| Miscellaneous Opening Costs | $1,000 | $5,000 |
| Opening Inventory for Retail Lines | $3,000 | $10,000 |
| Advertising | $8,000 | $10,000 |
| Aqua-Tots Swim Schools Proprietary Software | $199 | $199 |
| Additional Funds for Initial three (3) Months | $10,000 | $25,000 |
| Totals | $274,699 | $527,199 |