Hudson Valley Swim Franchise

Hudson Valley Swim’s operating history began with Set & Swim Aquatics in 2003. Affiliate Hudson Valley Swim Inc. has operated the business since June 2011. HV Swim Franchise LLC was formed in New York in May 2021 and began offering franchises in January 2022, with its principal office in Hopewell Junction, New York.

The program provides private and group swim lessons for a range of ages and abilities. A new franchise begins at one approved pool within its territory; additional pools require franchisor approval. The model anticipates paying a third-party facility for pool access during designated times, rather than requiring the franchisee to construct its own pool. An experienced, approved lead instructor oversees the swim program and other instructors.

The single-business initial investment is $93,575–$121,800 under Item 7 of the 2026 FDD. It includes the $59,500 franchise fee, pool rent and deposit allowances, lead-instructor payroll, equipment, launch marketing, insurance, technology and additional funds. Area-development arrangements for multiple businesses are offered separately and carry additional commitments.

Initial training combines remote business instruction with in-person swim-curriculum training. The curriculum covers marketing, finding suitable pool locations, registration and scheduling, operations and swim instruction. The disclosed program allows up to 27 classroom hours and up to 25 hours of on-the-job training, with swim instruction delivered in Newburgh or Hopewell Junction, New York, or another designated location.

Remote initial training is provided without an additional charge for up to three people attending the same sessions. The lead instructor and responsible owner or franchise manager receive in-person training for the first business; attendees pay their travel and living costs. Before opening, Hudson Valley Swim supplies its operations manual, pool-selection criteria, review of the proposed pool agreement, territory designation and grand-opening marketing materials and guidance.

Ongoing assistance includes operating standards, approved-supplier information, review of additional pool agreements and operational advice on reasonable request. Refresher instruction and training for replacement owners, managers or lead instructors support continuity as the team changes. Required registration technology handles class enrollment, scheduling, payments and reporting, while the technology package includes a local presence on the system website and management tools. Additional training, meetings and travel may carry separate fees.

Hudson Valley Swim combines an instructional service with a pool-access model that lets the owner build relationships with existing facilities. The owner concentrates on organizing classes, recruiting and managing instructors, marketing locally and serving families, while the approved lead instructor brings aquatic experience to the program.

The franchise can suit an operator interested in education, water safety and community partnerships. Owners may run the business directly or appoint an approved franchise manager; an entity’s responsible owner must hold at least 25% equity and remain accountable for operations. The ability to propose additional pools within the territory creates a path to serve more local students as the initial operation develops, subject to facility agreements and franchisor approval.

For questions about local demand, staffing, program requirements and working capital, use our children’s franchise buyer guide alongside the documents for this opportunity.