Aqua-Tots Swim School
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Beyond the filing
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A fitness franchise included in Franchise Factbook's data-driven Top 20 boards. The profile is distinguished here by its repeated or high-ranked appearances across the selected category metrics.
From Aqua-Tots Swim School's official site, condensed by an independent research pass on August 10, 2026 — marketing description, not a filed fact.
Aqua-Tots swim school opens new Illinois location in Peoria — source
What it really costs
Every cost figure this brand's filing discloses — not just the headline range
| Expense | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Initial franchise fee | $50,000 | $50,000 |
| Total initial investment | $1,619,820 | $2,939,590 |
Item 7 reports a total range, not a full line-item breakdown, in this brand's filing excerpt — the franchise fee is the only cost we can show separately today.
Costs more to open than 93% of fitness franchises on this site with a disclosed Item 7 range (129 compared). Computed from total investment, not a figure from the filing itself.
Earnings disclosure
Does the franchisor share performance data? Yes
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Legal history
Openings, closures & reacquisitions
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Common questions
Answered from this brand's own FDD filing. Where the filing is silent, the question is left out rather than answered with a guess.
How much does a Aqua-Tots Swim School franchise cost?
Aqua-Tots Swim School's most recent Franchise Disclosure Document puts the total estimated initial investment at $1.6M–$2.9M. That is Item 7, which covers everything needed to open — the franchise fee, build-out, equipment, opening inventory and initial working capital. The initial franchise fee itself is $50,000, and is included in that range.
What royalty does Aqua-Tots Swim School charge?
Aqua-Tots Swim School charges a continuing royalty of 6% of gross sales, disclosed in Item 6. Royalties are charged on revenue, not profit, so they are owed whether or not the outlet is profitable.
Does Aqua-Tots Swim School disclose earnings (Item 19)?
Yes. Aqua-Tots Swim School makes a financial performance representation in Item 19 of its FDD. Item 19 is optional under the FTC Franchise Rule, and gross revenue is not profit — it is stated before royalties, rent, staff and every other cost.
How many Aqua-Tots Swim School locations closed?
In its most recent reported year (2025), Aqua-Tots Swim School opened 14, closed 0, terminated 0 franchised outlets, ending the year with 276. Averaged over three years, 0.8% of the system turned over annually — outlets closed, terminated, not renewed or reacquired. These counts come from Item 20, which every franchisor must file.
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