As we continue to develop new learn-to-swim schools across North America, the need in California is as strong as ever. There are 2.7 million children under the age of 5 living in California, with not enough swim schools to properly teach them the skills they need to be safer in and around the water.

Goldfish Swim School is the premier learn-to-swim franchise in North America, with more than 170 open schools. Our brand was founded 18 years ago by parents who saw a need and knew they had the power to make a difference. With the goal of teaching every child to swim and be safer in and around the water, our brand is focused and passionate about eliminating childhood drownings. Within the four walls of our Goldfish Swim Schools, we’ll teach more than 10 million swim lessons this year alone.

According to the CDC, the drowning rate of children ages 1 to 4 has increased by 28% since the start of the pandemic. In order to decrease the rate of drowning and give every child the opportunity to learn to swim, we need swim schools to be nearby and accessible. California, with its alarming shortage of learn-to-swim providers, presents a significant opportunity for growth. We currently have one open location in Aliso Viejo California, one due to open in Santa Ana in 2025, and another 8 have been awarded. Our Franchise Development team sees the potential for approximately another 75 schools in addition to these. We are seeking proven business owners, looking to add to their portfolios, to join us in expanding our brand in these promising markets:

Orange County
Sacramento
San Diego
San Francisco
Los Angeles

With mission-driven business owners and our incredible franchising team, we can fill the critical need in California. With 75 new locations, a whole lot of children can learn to be safer swimmers in and around the water that surrounds and runs through the state.

Connect with our Franchise Development team to talk more about how Goldfish is a great fit for the Golden State and how our team has nailed the art of providing a Golden Experience, earning awards like the #1 learn to swim concept and a top brand for multi-unit operators by Entrepreneur!