GOLDFISH SWIM SCHOOL CELEBRATES FRANCHISEE ACCOLADES AND BRAND GROWTH AT ANNUAL OWNERS' CELEBRATION

TROY, Mich., Oct. 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Goldfish Swim School Franchising, LLC, the leading swim school franchise brand, celebrated another year of "fin-pressive" accomplishments at its 2023 Owners' Celebration.

The event, which took place earlier this month in South Carolina, celebrated the franchise system's top franchisees and schools and recent brand accomplishments while providing an opportunity for owners to connect with each other, vendor partners and the Franchise Team. 

During the celebration, co-founder and CEO Chris McCuiston and President Andrew McCuiston presented "School of the Year" and "Rookie of the Year" awards, celebrating teams that exemplify the unique set of core values that have made Goldfish Swim School a leader in its category and communities. These values include Going Above and Beyond to Create a Golden Experience; Providing WOW! Customer Service; Treating People With Integrity, Compassion and Trust; Meeting & Exceeding Expectations So You See Extraordinary Results; and Remembering to Celebrate.

This year, Goldfish Swim School – Livingston, under the direction of Larisa and Jeffrey Posner, was awarded School of the Year for its exceptional commitment to upholding the Goldfish Swim School core values. From providing a Golden Experience for each team member and student to being active within their community, the Posners are exemplary franchisees, sharing insights and lessons with other members of the Goldfish Family. Additionally, the school's relentless focus on comprehensive training across all aspects of its business, combined with its dedication to maintaining the highest standards, has allowed it to consistently deliver the highest quality swim lessons. Their unique and proven model has even been replicated at Goldfish Swim School – Springfield, which was honored with the Extraordinary Results Core Value award earlier this year. 

Goldfish Swim School – North Attleboro, led by Eric Schwab and John Higgins, secured the Rookie of the Year award, which celebrates a school that is new to the system but has already made a big splash within its community. Schwab and Higgins have built and trained an exceptional team of teachers and team members who continue to build students' confidence in the water each and every day. They have developed strong relationships with other community organizations and established themselves as water safety experts in the area. They also jumped feet first into the Goldfish franchise community, volunteering on several committees and task forces. 

These two awards build on the Core Value Award winners, which were recognized in August at the School Leadership Summit: 

• Going Above and Beyond to Create a Golden Experience! Award — Goldfish Swim School – Fox Chapel
• Providing WOW! Customer Service Award — Goldfish Swim School – Garden City
• Treating People with Integrity, Compassion and Trust Award — Goldfish Swim School – Winter Park
• Meeting & Exceeding Expectations So You See Extraordinary Results Award — Goldfish Swim School – Springfield
• Making a Big Deal Out of Life's Accomplishments by Remembering to Celebrate! Award — Goldfish Swim School – Boise

"We're proud to celebrate our exceptional schools that epitomize our brand's unwavering commitment to delivering on our promises, nurturing our core values and fostering excellence," said Chris McCuiston. "Our schools continuously embody our mission to provide the highest quality swim lessons and aim to consistently enhance the Golden Experience for all families." 

Goldfish Swim School continues to lead the way in franchising for children's swim schools.  This year, the brand was ranked 219 in the 2023 Franchise Times Top 400 rankings, up 52 spots from last year. With more than 150 locations now open and more than 150 additional schools in development, the brand remains focused on its strategic franchise expansion across North America.  

Franchise opportunities remain available in Dallas, throughout California and in Canada. For more information on Goldfish Swim School and its franchising opportunities, please visit https://www.goldfishswimschool.com/franchise-opportunities/ or call 248-801-1850.  

About Goldfish Swim School:  
Founded in 2006 by husband-and-wife team Chris and Jenny McCuiston, Troy, Michigan-based Goldfish Swim School provides swim lessons and water safety instruction to infants and children aged 4 months to 12 years. Classes are led by specially trained instructors in a safe, child-friendly environment using a research-based philosophy called The Science of SwimPlay^®. Since opening its first franchised location in 2009, the brand has grown to 150-plus schools in over 30 states, with more than 150 schools in development. Goldfish is ranked No. 69 overall in Entrepreneur's 2023 Franchise 500^® and has been recognized as the No. 1 provider of children's swimming lessons for seven consecutive years, ranked No. 219 overall in Franchise Times' Top 400 for 2023 and is rated a Top Franchise by Franchise Business Review for 2023. Goldfish Swim School is currently in the process of expanding franchise opportunities throughout North America. For information on franchising, go to www.goldfishswimschool.com/franchising-opportunities. 

SOURCE Goldfish Swim School