Silver Bear Swim School

Silver Bear provides fully dedicated learn-to-swim lessons for children ages 6 months to 14 years old.
The brand and our franchise model has been proven and fine-tuned since 2006 when we first started. Gain access to our custom designed facilities, proprietary curriculum, and guidance from our motivated and highly trained team (leadership and instructors) who will guide you through development to your local opening.

WHY Silver Bear Swim School?

Continuing demand from parents who want their children to learn how to swim
Experienced team (nearly 20 years in the industry with multiple schools in operation)
Community focused – feel good business

OUR IDEAL FRANCHISEE

Someone who who loves swimming and enjoys working with kids
Someone who wants to give back to their community and still make their own family a priority

AVAILABLE MARKETS
US markets available: All except noted below

HOT Regions/Desirable: All

NOT available: N/A

Available in Canada: Yes

International Referrals: Yes

BACKGROUND
Year founded: 2006

Year Franchised: 2019

Number of franchises currently operating: 2

Number of International franchises currently operating: 0

Number of corporate owned franchises: 2

Home Based: No

Absentee ownership available: Yes

Semi-Absentee ownership available: Yes

Accepting Master Franchisor and Area Developer Referrals: Yes

Average number of employees required: 10

E2 Visa Friendly: No

FINANCIAL DETAILS

Franchise Fee: Single: $50,000

Providing earnings guidance in Item 19 in FDD: Yes

Total investment range: $165,000 to $343,000 for leased $1,195,000 to $4,538,000 ground up

Net worth requirement: $500,000

Royalty: 6%

Additional fees: 0.5% of Gross Sales

Financial assistance available: No

VetFran program: Yes, 10% Vet discount

SUPPORT & TRAINING PROVIDED
Training and support program details:

As part of your pre-opening support, we provide on-boarding and training to prepare you to open. Some training will be virtual, but we do need to have you in person for hands on, expert guidance.
Plan to join us for 2 weeks in the Reno, NV area for your training where we will review, in depth, all aspects of your daily operations – from our proprietary curriculum to managing instructors. Also covered: scheduling, programs and classes, pre-selling classes and online registrations, advertising and local marketing, financial management, and managing the overall business to deliver on our customer service standards.
After you have completed the initial training and you are ready to open, we will be on site in your Silver Bear Swim School as you get ready for your first day of lessons. As an owner, you have our ongoing guidance to develop, grow and become an active part of your local community.

Cost for Training: $0

Lodging and airfare included: No

Site Selection Assistance: Yes

Lease Negotiation Assistance: Yes
Mentor following training: Yes

Length of mentoring Franchisee: Ongoing

Last updated: 11/18/2025

Liaison: Angela Alvarez, CFPC