At Goldfish Swim School, we’re not just teaching kids how to swim — we’re leading the way in franchising excellence. Over the years, our brand has earned a prestigious collection of awards and accolades, positioning us as a gold standard in the swim school category and beyond. When it comes to franchise growth, innovation, marketing, and community impact, Goldfish Swim School continues to make a splash. Here’s a look at how our award-winning system stacks up and stands out.

Entrepreneur Franchise 500 and Industry Rankings

We’re proud to have consistently been recognized by Entrepreneur Magazine, including:

  • #75 in the Franchise 500 (2025)
  • #1 in Children’s Swimming Lessons for 9 consecutive years
  • Best of the Best Franchise (2023)

This recognition highlights our proven business model, franchisee support, and strong unit economics — all pillars of our sustained growth.

Top Multi-Unit Franchise Opportunity

Goldfish was included in Entrepreneur’s first-ever “Top Franchise Brands for Multi-Unit Owners” list in 2023. This underscores the scalability of our model and the trust multi-unit investors place in our brand.

Franchise Times Recognition

Goldfish Swim School was listed in the Franchise Times Top 200+ and is a Franchising Gives Back Award recipient. We’ve also made multiple appearances on the Inc. 5000 list, highlighting our rapid and sustainable growth.

Franchise Business Review

Our commitment to franchisee success led us to be a finalist for Top Innovative Franchises by Franchise Business Review — a trusted voice based on franchise feedback. It’s more proof that we don’t just talk about support — we deliver it.

Stevie Gold and National Impact

We’re proud recipients of a Gold Stevie Award, affirming the strength of our organizational leadership and communication. But we’re not stopping at business success, we’re committed to community impact, too. Through national water safety partnerships and innovative programs, Goldfish continues to lead with purpose.

How We Compare

When compared to other swim school franchises, Goldfish Swim School stands in a league of its own. With the broadest and most respected set of industry awards, Goldfish Swim School is more than just a smart investment — it’s a proven pathway to franchise success. Whether you’re a first-time franchisee or a multi-unit operator, there’s no better time to join the industry’s most decorated swim school brand.

Join the wave of entrepreneurs building purpose-driven, award-winning businesses with Goldfish Swim School.