What Our Franchisees Are Saying
  • “Really a day in the life is just making sure you are meeting the end goal which is running a successful business that teaches kids to be safe in and out of the water. If we are achieving that each and every day, then we are winning.” - Katie and Lars Grisley
  • “As we looked around and spoke to bankers and other folks in the industry that fit our criteria - over and over Goldfish came up. It’s the #1 swim school in the category.” - Ken Merideth
  • “We were looking for something to do as a family that would provide a future for us that we could depend on. I think what attracted us to Goldfish was the ability to make a large impact on our community.” - Gina Jacobs Thomas
  • “Personally, I like the freedom to dictate how I work. I like that flexibility.” - Rosanna Casper
  • “There is a lot of pride in our market representing Goldfish. Just being able to bring swimming lessons to the community and keeping kids safe in the water - there aren’t many businesses where you can have that effect on the community.” - Anthony Pistilli
  • “We were looking for something new and wanted to create wealth for our children. We looked into different avenues to do that. Once we found Goldfish, we were very excited. I think since we are both healthcare providers we were encouraged by the mission for” - Joseph Goodly and Rachelle Nurse
  • “The Goldfish corporate teams give you everything you need to know and the support is amazing. It wasn’t an easy decision for me, but I have zero regrets. I am so happy I took the leap.” - Larisa and Jeffrey Posner
  • “Goldfish Swim School is like a family! I have worked in corporate America prior to this role and it makes all the difference to feel like you are part of a family and that each and every day we have the opportunity to change a child's life in so many ways!” - Katie Lee
  • “Goldfish Swim School puts good into the world. The safety of the children comes first and is seen throughout the training and curriculum in place. It is a family-oriented business that cares about the franchisees and teams that run the schools on a daily basis.” - Gina and Ryan Bewersdorf
  • “We were very impressed with the mission - to teach kids to swim and be safer around the water. We knew there was a need for swim lessons in our area and Goldfish was a great partner to help fill this need. We were inspired with the Goldfish marketing, message, curriculum and the support we received (and continue to receive) from the Franchise Office.” - Jennifer and Tim Casper
  • “Goldfish Swim School is committed to their core values and works hard every day to make our system better. That level of dedication and commitment to being the absolute best in class is what continues to motivate us to continue to reinvest in the business with new locations.” - Mike Meilleur
  • “Great people. Plain and simple. Everyone who gets involved truly has a passion for the business and is working towards a common goal.” - Steve Karapetian
  • “Having both grown up around the water, we know how important water safety skills are and are so thrilled to be able to help instill life skills in the kids we teach. Goldfish was a phenomenal resource for us to bring to our community. We are so happy to have a place here for all families while building a business and life for our own.” - Manuel Alex
  • “I loved the idea of running and owning my own business in the community that I live in. It allowed for us to take a chance, forced us to work harder than we probably ever have and to build something in our community that is special – and that's just something that money can't buy.” - John Schwab