How many Goldfish Swim School outlets opened in Iowa during 2023?
Goldfish_Swim_School Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| S 2022 TO 2024 | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| State | Year | Outlets at Start of Year | Outlets Opened | Termin -ations | Non- Renewals | Reacquired by Franchisor | Ceased Operations – Other Reasons | Outlets at End of the Year |
| Alabama | 2022 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2023 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | |
Source: Item 20 — OUTLETS AND FRANCHISEE INFORMATION (FDD pages 68–76)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Goldfish Swim School's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, there were no new outlets opened in Iowa during 2023. The FDD provides a detailed table outlining the status of franchise outlets from 2022 to 2024, showing the number of outlets at the start of the year, outlets opened, terminations, non-renewals, re acquisitions by the franchisor, ceased operations, and the number of outlets at the end of the year for each state.
Specifically, for Iowa in 2023, the table indicates that there was 1 outlet at the start of the year and 1 outlet at the end of the year, with 0 outlets opened during that period. This suggests that the number of Goldfish Swim School locations in Iowa remained constant throughout 2023.
Prospective franchisees should note that while there was no growth in Iowa during 2023, this data point represents a single year and may not be indicative of overall trends or future growth potential in the state. Reviewing the broader three-year period and comparing it to other states can provide a more comprehensive understanding of Goldfish Swim School's expansion patterns. Additionally, it would be beneficial to discuss with the franchisor their specific plans and expectations for growth in the Iowa market.