FDD Year-over-Year Comparison
Goldfish Swim School FDD: What Changed from 2025 to 2026
The 2026 Goldfish Swim School FDD moves the Item 7 estimated initial investment range from $1,663,263–$3,746,733 to $2,584,033–$5,968,481, and the system grows from 177 to 199 outlets year-over-year. Both filings include an Item 19 financial performance representation.
Item 7 — Estimated Initial Investment
| 2025 FDD | 2026 FDD | Change |
|---|
| Low end of range | $1,663,263 | $2,584,033 | +$920,770 (+55.4%) |
| High end of range | $3,746,733 | $5,968,481 | +$2,221,748 (+59.3%) |
| Full range | $1,663,263–$3,746,733 | $2,584,033–$5,968,481 | |
The 2026 filing puts the Item 7 estimated initial investment at $2,584,033–$5,968,481, versus $1,663,263–$3,746,733 in the 2025 filing. The low end moves by +$920,770 (+55.4%) and the high end moves by +$2,221,748 (+59.3%).
Item 20 — System Size (Outlet Count)
| 2025 FDD | 2026 FDD | Change |
|---|
| Total outlets (Item 20) | 177 | 199 | +22 (+12.4%) |
Goldfish Swim School reports 199 outlets in the 2026 FDD, versus 177 in the 2025 filing (+22 (+12.4%)).
Item 19 — Financial Performance Representations
Goldfish Swim School included an Item 19 financial performance representation in both the 2025 and 2026 filings.
Frequently asked questions
Did the cost to open a Goldfish Swim School franchise change in the 2026 FDD?
The 2026 FDD for Goldfish Swim School states an Item 7 estimated initial investment of $2,584,033–$5,968,481, against $1,663,263–$3,746,733 in the 2025 filing. The low end moves from $1,663,263 to $2,584,033 (+$920,770 (+55.4%)) and the high end moves from $3,746,733 to $5,968,481 (+$2,221,748 (+59.3%)).
How many locations does Goldfish Swim School have?
The 2026 FDD for Goldfish Swim School reports 199 outlets in Item 20, against 177 in the 2025 filing — 22 more.
Does Goldfish Swim School disclose financial performance in its FDD?
Goldfish Swim School included an Item 19 financial performance representation in both the 2025 and 2026 filings.
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