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British Swim School, by the numbers

Every figure below comes from real financed deals — what buyers paid, where, and how the loans performed.

SBA Franchise Directory: listed ✓ (identifier S0256)

57 deals since 2020 · typical deal $150K · 0% failure rate

57

Deals since 2020

$150K

Typical deal

20

Deals since FY2025

0%

Failure rate (FY20–23)

British Swim School buyers almost always make it — a 0% failure rate puts it among the safest franchise bets on record.

What buyers pay for British Swim School

Most British Swim School deals financed between $120K and $165K. Above $165K, you're paying more than 75% of buyers did — make the seller earn it.

Monthly payment (10-yr)
$2,218
Down payment (10%)
$17K
Cash to close (all-in)
$21K

Estimates at today's rates and standard 7(a) terms. Not a loan offer.

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Available cash (you'll need ~$21K)

Experience

Recent financings

  • Skyline Aquatics LLC dba British Swim School of Midtown-Druid Hills in Mableton, GA — $150K (2026) · United Midwest Savings Bank National Association
  • SWIM SCHOOL OF OWINGS MILLS LLC in Elkridge, MD — $100K (2026) · Manufacturers and Traders Trust Company
  • AKuatics LLC in Houston, TX — $91K (2026) · PeopleFund
  • Ascendra Corp. in Marina Del Rey, CA — $75K (2026) · Mortgage Capital Development Corporation
  • Active Aquatics LLC in Orlando, FL — $559K (2025) · First Horizon Bank
  • Active Aquatics LLC in Orlando, FL — $559K (2025) · First Horizon Bank
  • BRITISH SWIM SCHOOL OF OWINGS MILLS, LLC in Elkridge, MD — $170K (2025) · Manufacturers and Traders Trust Company
  • SWIM SCHOOL OF OWINGS MILLS LLC in Elkridge, MD — $170K (2025) · Manufacturers and Traders Trust Company
  • British Swim School of Southeast Portland in Hillsboro, OR — $165K (2025) · First Bank of the Lake
  • Shackelford Pools L.L.C. in High Point, NC — $150K (2025) · United Midwest Savings Bank National Association

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Who funds British Swim School — and where

Every dot is a financed British Swim School — 57 mapped.

Financed British Swim School locations — list all 57 as text

Top lenders for this brand

  1. 1.United Midwest Savings Bank National Association(16)
  2. 2.The Huntington National Bank(8)
  3. 3.First Bank of the Lake(6)
  4. 4.Readycap Lending, LLC(6)
  5. 5.Manufacturers and Traders Trust Company(6)

Most active states

  1. 1.Texas (9 loans)
  2. 2.Maryland (7 loans)
  3. 3.California (7 loans)
  4. 4.Georgia (5 loans)
  5. 5.Florida (4 loans)
  6. 6.North Carolina (3 loans)
  7. 7.Oregon (3 loans)
  8. 8.Massachusetts (3 loans)

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Common questions

How much does a British Swim School cost to buy or open?

The typical deal for British Swim School is $150K across 57 transactions since 2020. With the SBA's 10% minimum down payment, that points to roughly $17K of buyer cash on a typical deal.

How risky is British Swim School?

0% of British Swim School's FY2020–23 deals failed and were written off. Under 1% is excellent; 1–3% is normal; above 3% deserves hard questions before the LOI.

Can I finance a British Swim School with an SBA loan?

Yes — British Swim School has been SBA-financed 20 times since FY2025, which means it clears the SBA Franchise Directory requirement regularly. Confirm current listing before signing an LOI.

Buying a British Swim School franchise

Most British Swim School buyers finance the purchase or build-out with an SBA 7(a) loan — up to 90% of the cost with roughly 10% down. The typical British Swim School deal financed for $150K, which points to about $17K of buyer cash on a typical purchase. British Swim School is listed in the SBA Franchise Directory (identifier S0256), so it's eligible to finance today — confirm current listing with your lender before the LOI. See the lenders that already fund British Swim School — a bank that knows the brand approves faster — or pre-qualify for financing to see your likely loan size first.

AI summary

This profile summarizes public SBA financing activity for British Swim School — lender activity, typical loan sizes, financing history, and risk and failure signals where available — via CapBench SBA Intelligence. CapBench is not a lender.

Source: CapBench SBA Intelligence, based on public SBA, lender, franchise, FDIC, and related records. CapBench is not a lender and does not guarantee financing.

Agent summary

This page summarizes public SBA 7(a) financing for British Swim School — typical deal size, the lenders that fund the brand, geography, and failure-rate context — from CapBench SBA Intelligence. British Swim School is confirmed in the SBA Franchise Directory here; CapBench is not a lender and does not sell franchises.

  • 57 SBA 7(a) deals since 2020
  • $150K typical deal
  • 20 deals since FY2025
  • 0% failure rate (FY20–23 cohort)
  • SBA Franchise Directory: listed (identifier S0256)
  • Top lenders: United Midwest Savings Bank National Association, The Huntington National Bank, First Bank of the Lake

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Data freshness:
SBA records through 2026-05-31; FDIC through 2026-03-31; page updated 2026-06-17.
Sources:
Public SBA 7(a) loan records; FDIC institution data (BankFind); CapBench lender and franchise enrichment.
Canonical:
https://www.capbench.com/franchises/british-swim-school
API:
https://www.capbench.com/api/public/franchises/british-swim-school
Methodology:
Sources & methodology
  • Informational only — CapBench does not confirm this entity is for sale, eligible for SBA financing, or approved by any lender.
  • Figures come from public records and CapBench methodology; verify before relying on them.
  • Financing figures are historical SBA loan records, not a current offer or franchise availability. Confirm SBA Franchise Directory listing with your lender before an LOI.

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CapBench analysis of public lending records, FY2020–present. Charge-off rate measured on the FY2020–23 cohort. Not affiliated with British Swim School.

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