GOLDFISH SWIM SCHOOL EXPANDS IN MICHIGAN WITH NEW BRIGHTON LOCATION AMID NATIONWIDE GROWTH

Nation's premier swim school marks its 13^th Michigan school with community grand opening events

TROY, Mich., Sept. 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Goldfish Swim School Franchising, LLC continues its national expansion with the opening of its newest swim school location in Brighton, Michigan, owned and operated by company co-founders Jenny and Chris McCuiston and President Andrew McCuiston. A ribbon-cutting ceremony will take place on Sept. 21.

The new school, located at Green Oak Village Place, will serve children aged 4 months through 12 years in a warm, 90-degree indoor pool. Goldfish Swim School's play-based Science of SwimPlay® curriculum combines guided play with instruction from trained team members. Small class sizes, including a 4-1 student-teacher ratio in many classes, give children personalized support to build on their safety skills and make meaningful progress with every lesson.

This swim school is operated daily by General Manager Katie MacCulley and Assistant General Manager Nikki Wattles. The opening coincides with Goldfish Swim School's 20^th anniversary, marking two decades of helping children build confidence through swim instruction and water-safety education. With more than 200 locations across North America, Goldfish Swim School now has 13 locations in Michigan.

"As a Brighton-area parent and mother of five, I understand how important it is to find swim lessons that feel safe, welcoming and convenient," said MacCulley. "Our team is honored to become part of this community and help children develop skills that can support them in and around the water for years to come."

To celebrate the new location, Goldfish Swim School – Brighton will host the following festivities:

• Ribbon-Cutting & Open House: Monday, Sept. 21, from 4 to 6 p.m. In collaboration with the Greater Brighton Area Chamber of Commerce, guests are invited to meet the Goldfish Swim School – Brighton team, tour the new facility and register via Eventbrite. Learn more about this location by calling 810-505-5535 and following the school on Facebook and Instagram.
• Grand Opening Party: Saturday, Sept. 26, from 1 to 3 p.m. This free public event features two hours of open pool time, face painting, a balloon artist, refreshments, an appearance by the Goldfish Swim School mascot, Bubbles, Kona Ice, raffles to win one month of free swim lessons and more. Register to attend via Eventbrite.

"Opening our newest Goldfish Swim School in Brighton reflects our family's continued commitment to bringing essential water safety education to more communities," said Chris McCuiston, co-founder and CEO of Goldfish Swim School Franchising. "We see tremendous potential to expand the Goldfish Swim School mission, and we look forward to welcoming more entrepreneurs who want to make a meaningful impact in the communities they serve."

As the brand continues to grow, Goldfish Swim School Franchising is seeking qualified candidates to bring its proven water safety and swim instruction model to more families nationwide. The brand currently prioritizes franchise growth in California, Colorado, Tennessee and Texas.

Visit goldfishswimschool.com/franchise-opportunities or call 248-801-1850 for detailed Goldfish Swim School franchise opportunities.

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 through 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®. Its curriculum delivers guided, safety-focused lessons that help children make accelerated, measured progress in both swimming skills and confidence. Since opening its first franchised location in 2009, the brand has grown to over 200 Goldfish Swim School locations in over 40 states and Canada, with an additional 150-plus in development. Goldfish is ranked No. 78 overall in Entrepreneur's 2026 Franchise 500, has been recognized as the No. 1 swimming lessons franchise for 10 consecutive years, was ranked No. 30 in Franchise Times' 2025 Fast & Serious List and is rated as a Top Franchise by Franchise Business Review for 2026.

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