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Jun
23

Exploring Swim School Franchise Ownership Amid the COVID-19 Crisis

For nearly 40 years, British Swim School has been a franchise dedicated to preventing child drownings by teaching the basics of water safety and survival. According to the CDC, drowning remains the leading cause of death among children ages 1 – 4 and the second leading cause of unintentional death among children ages 1 – […]

Jun
15

New Territories Awarded in Norfolk and Virginia Beach

Our 75th Franchisee Will Serve Thousands of Children Throughout Southeastern Virginia British Swim School, a national franchise and premier learn to swim provider headquartered in Virginia Beach, Virginia, awarded two new territories in Virginia last month. The franchised businesses will be located in Virginia Beach and the Norfolk/Chesapeake areas, respectively. “We’re thrilled to have […]

May
22

British Swim School named to FranServe’s FRAN-TASTIC 500

British Swim School has been recognized as a 2020 FRAN-TASTIC 500 brand by FranServe, the world’s largest franchise consulting firm. FranServ’s FRAN-TASTIC 500 recognizes 500 brands going above and beyond the norm and helping people fulfill their dreams of business ownership through franchising! Alesia Visconti, CEO of FranServe Inc. says, “Franchising is a doorway for […]

May
22

British Swim School Launches Backyard Swimming Pool Patrol

Now more than ever, backyard swimming pools have become an outdoor oasis for families with stay at home orders in place. But without the proper safety measures, backyard swimming pools can be a drowning danger zone, and a potential COVID-19 catastrophe waiting to happen. With so many families stuck at home and looking for outdoor […]

Jun
4

Team Spotlight: Melissa McGarvey, Director of Aquatics

In this post, we’re going to get to know British Swim Schools’ Director of Aquatics, Melissa McGarvey a bit better. Read on for how she got started and what drives her to fulfill our mission of ensuring that every swimmer, regardless of age or ability, has the opportunity to become a safe and happy swimmer. […]

Jun
3

British Swim School’s Digital Response to COVID-19

Our newest franchisee, Chuck Cassidy, began and completed the franchise exploration process from the comfort of his home! As he’s local to Virginia Beach – right in the backyard of British Swim School’s HQ – we know we’ll get plenty of face-to-face time with him in the coming months and years. Business Training Once […]