GOLDFISH SWIM SCHOOL FRANCHISING, LLC, NAMED A TOP RECESSION-RESISTANT FRANCHISE OPPORTUNITY BY 2026 FRANCHISE BUSINESS REVIEW

Independent research data shows franchisees are highly satisfied with their Goldfish Swim
School franchise investment and ownership experience

TROY, Mich., Aug. 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Goldfish Swim School Franchising, LLC, the nation's premier children's swim school franchise opportunity, was recently named a Top Recession-Resistant Franchise for 2026 by Franchise Business Review, its third time receiving the honor (2023, 2025, 2026).

Goldfish Swim School was one of 50 brands selected from research comprising 29,000 franchisees of 330 franchise brands, giving franchise owners an independent measure of franchisee satisfaction and business resilience.

Goldfish Swim School provides swim lessons and water safety instruction to infants and children aged 4 months to 12 years, offering franchise owners an established business model focused on children's swim education and water safety. Classes are led by specially trained instructors in a safe, child-friendly environment using a research-based philosophy called The Science of SwimPlay^®.

Franchise Business Review, a research firm that conducts independent surveys of franchisee satisfaction, provides the only ratings of franchises based solely on franchisee satisfaction and performance. Franchise Business Review publishes its rankings of top franchises on its website, as well as in industry reports throughout the year that highlight research on the top franchises in specific sectors.

About the Research and Survey Methodology

More than 29,000 franchisees representing over 330 franchise brands participated in Franchise Business Review's franchisee satisfaction survey over 18 months. From the research, Goldfish Swim School Franchising, LLC, was one of just 50 franchise brands to be identified as a Top Recession-Resistant Franchise award winner and be featured on the list of the Top Recession-Resistant Franchises. For prospective franchise owners researching recession-resistant franchise opportunities, the recognition provides an independent benchmark of franchisee satisfaction and business performance.

Goldfish Swim School franchisees were surveyed on 33 benchmark questions about their experience and satisfaction regarding critical areas of their franchise systems, including training & support, operations, franchisor/franchisee relations, culture and financial opportunity.

"The brands on this list have proven they can weather economic uncertainty," said Michelle Rowan, president of Franchise Business Review. "This year's Top 50 recession-resistant franchises earned owner satisfaction ratings 10% to 40% above the industry benchmark. If you're exploring business ownership right now, this list is the smartest place to start. These brands have performed in strong economies and weak ones, and their track record suggests they'll keep outperforming when conditions get tough."

For Goldfish Swim School, that resilience is rooted in a proven system, a research-based curriculum, and a commitment to safety that families trust in every economic climate. For entrepreneurs considering a swim school franchise, these factors can be important considerations when evaluating a franchise investment for long-term business ownership.

"This recognition is a direct reflection of our franchisees' commitment to their communities," said Chris McCuiston, chief executive officer and co-founder of Goldfish Swim School Franchising. "Families count on us in every economic climate, and our owners deliver that consistency and the Golden Experience day in and day out. That's what makes this business resilient, and it's why we continue to attract high-caliber operators who want to build something meaningful."

With more than 200 locations across North America, Goldfish Swim School serves families in major metropolitan areas and suburban communities. The growing network also provides prospective franchise owners with an established brand and proven franchise model. Parents can find their nearest location and enroll in swim lessons at goldfishswimschool.com/locations.

Visit goldfishswimschool.com/franchise-opportunities or call 248-801-1850 for detailed franchise information.

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^®. Our 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 more than 200 schools 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 and 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.

About Franchise Business Review

Franchise Business Review (FBR) is a leading market research firm serving the franchise sector. FBR measures the satisfaction and engagement of franchisees and franchise employees and publishes various guides and reports for entrepreneurs considering an investment in a franchise business. Since 2005, FBR has surveyed hundreds of thousands of franchise owners and over 1,300 leading franchise companies. FBR publishes free and unbiased franchisee satisfaction research reports throughout the year online at http://www.FranchiseBusinessReview.com.

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