How many Goldfish Swim School outlets were transferred to new owners in 2022?
Goldfish_Swim_School Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| TRANSFERS OF OUTLETS FROM FRANCHISEES TO NEW OWNERS (OTHER THAN THE FRANCHISOR) FOR YEARS 2022 TO 2024 | ||
|---|---|---|
| State | Number of Transfers | |
| Colorado | 2022 | 0 |
| 2023 | 0 | |
| 2024 | 1 | |
| Connecticut | 2022 | 0 |
| 2023 | 0 | |
| 2024 | 0 | |
| Florida | 2022 | 1 |
| 2023 | 0 | |
| 2024 | 0 | |
| Illinois | 2022 | 0 |
| 2023 | 1 | |
| 2024 | 0 | |
| Maine | 2022 | 0 |
| 2023 | 1 | |
| 2024 TRANSFERS OF OUTLETS FROM FRANCHISEES TO NEW OWNERS (OTHER THAN THE FRANCHISOR) FOR YEARS 2022 TO 2024 | 0 | |
| Maryland | 2022 | 0 |
| 2023 | 0 | |
| 2024 | 0 | |
| Michigan | 2022 | 0 |
| 2023 | 0 | |
| 2024 | 0 | |
| Missouri | 2022 | 0 |
| 2023 | 1 | |
| 2024 | 0 | |
| Oklahoma | 2022 | 0 |
| 2023 | 0 | |
| 2024 | 0 | |
| Virginia | 2022 | 1 |
| 2023 | 0 | |
| 2024 | 0 | |
| New York | 2022 | 1 |
| 2023 | 0 | |
| 2024 | 0 | |
| New Jersey | 2022 | 0 |
| 2023 | 0 | |
| 2024 | 0 | |
| Wisconsin | 2022 | 0 |
| 2023 | 1 | |
| 2024 | 0 | |
| Total | 2022 | 5 |
| 2023 | 4 | |
| 2024 | 1 |
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 a total of 5 transfers of outlets from franchisees to new owners during the year 2022. These transfers occurred in Florida (1), Virginia (1), New York (1), Colorado (0), Connecticut (0), Illinois (0), Maine (0), Maryland (0), Michigan (0), Missouri (0), Oklahoma (0), New Jersey (0) and Wisconsin (0).
For a prospective franchisee, this information indicates the rate at which existing Goldfish Swim School locations are being sold to new owners. A low number of transfers could suggest franchisee satisfaction or limited opportunities to acquire existing locations. Conversely, a higher number might indicate potential challenges in operating the franchise or a more active market for resales.
It's important to note that these transfers are from existing franchisees to new owners, excluding any transfers back to Goldfish Swim School itself. Reviewing transfer rates over multiple years, as provided in the FDD, can reveal trends and provide a more comprehensive understanding of franchisee turnover within the Goldfish Swim School system. A prospective franchisee should inquire about the reasons for these transfers to better assess the health and stability of the franchise network.