How many Goldfish Swim School outlets were transferred to new owners in 2023?
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 the 2025 Goldfish Swim School Franchise Disclosure Document, there were a total of 4 transfers of outlets from franchisees to new owners during 2023. These transfers occurred in the states of Illinois, Maine, Missouri and Wisconsin, with one transfer taking place in each of these states.
For a prospective franchisee, this information indicates the relative stability of Goldfish Swim School franchises. A low number of transfers could suggest that franchisees are generally satisfied with their businesses and are not frequently seeking to exit. However, it is important to consider the reasons behind these transfers. Transfers could occur due to franchisees retiring, relocating, or facing financial difficulties.
It is also worth noting that the FDD provides data on transfers for the years 2022 to 2024. Reviewing these trends over multiple years can provide a more comprehensive understanding of the franchise system's stability. A prospective franchisee should inquire about the reasons for any transfers with the franchisor to fully understand the context and potential implications.