No. 3472 Ranking Recognizes the Continued Growth of British Swim School’s Franchise System
Growth at British Swim School represents more than an expanding franchise system. It means reaching new communities, supporting more franchise owners and helping more families gain access to essential water-safety education.
That purpose-driven growth has earned British Swim School a place on the 2026 Inc. 5000. The brand ranks No. 3472 on Inc.’s annual list of America’s fastest-growing private companies.
For more than 45 years, British Swim School has helped swimmers of all ages and abilities become safer and more confident in and around the water. Today, the brand operates more than 550 schools across the United States and Canada, delivering lessons focused on water acclimation, water survival, stroke development and lifelong swim confidence.
“Earning a place on the Inc. 5000 is an incredible honor, and one that belongs to our entire team,” said Ashley Gundlach, President of British Swim School. “This recognition reflects the passion and hard work of our franchise owners along with the trust families place in us every single day. From the very beginning, our mission has been to teach water safety and give children the skills and confidence to be safer in and around the water. Being named among the fastest-growing private companies in North America reinforces that the work we do matters, and it motivates us to keep growing so we can protect and empower even more families across the U.S. and Canada in the years ahead.”
Franchise Growth That Expands Community Impact
British Swim School’s growth is powered by franchise owners who bring the brand’s mission to life in their local communities. Supported by an established business model and a dedicated corporate team, owners have the opportunity to build scalable businesses while delivering a service that can make a lifelong difference.
The brand’s asset-light model uses partnerships with existing facilities, such as fitness centers and hotels, to bring swim lessons to communities without requiring franchise owners to construct and maintain dedicated pools. This approach creates opportunities for continued expansion while helping more families access high-quality swim instruction.
Recognition on the 2026 Inc. 5000 reflects the strength of that model, the dedication of the British Swim School franchise community and the growing demand for effective water-safety education.
Building Toward the Future
As British Swim School continues to grow, its focus remains clear: reach more families, support more communities and give swimmers the skills and confidence to be safer in the water.
The No. 3472 ranking marks an exciting milestone for the brand and provides even greater motivation to expand its impact throughout the United States and Canada.
For complete results of the 2026 Inc. 5000, including company profiles and an interactive database that can be sorted by industry, location and other criteria, visit inc.com/inc5000/2026.
To learn more about British Swim School, visit britishswimschool.com.
To explore British Swim School franchise opportunities, visit britishswimschoolfranchise.com.
