Goldfish Swim School Franchising, LLC signed a multi-unit swim school agreement with two franchise groups to develop six Goldfish Swim Schools in California over the next several years.
The two new franchise groups and their development plans include:
- Swimergy4 LLC plans to open three Goldfish Swim Schools in Orange County, CA, led by Parag Mehta. The first school in Santa Ana, CA, is scheduled to open in the fall of 2024.
- Shivshakti Corp. plans to open three Goldfish Swim Schools in Los Angeles and San Bernardino counties. Led by Khyati Thakkar, the first school is scheduled to open in the winter of 2025.
“As we expand into the West Coast, we are pleased to have identified two franchise groups and know that Parag, Khyati and their partners have demonstrated passion and commitment to kids and water safety,” said Chris McCuiston, CEO and co-founder of Goldfish Swim School. “We know their dedication will lead the way as they educate children to be safer in and around the water throughout Orange, Los Angeles and San Bernardino counties.”
Goldfish Swim School offers swim lessons and water safety instruction to kids ages four months to 12 years using a research-based philosophy called The Science of SwimPlay. Each swim school employs 50 people, on average.
“Every year, our Goldfish Swim Schools are teaching 10 million swim lessons to help reduce childhood drowning throughout the country, and we’re actively seeking proven operators in California,” said McCuiston. “My wife and I developed the franchise brand nearly 18 years ago, and given the alarming shortage of swim care providers throughout the state, we know the benefits each lesson will bring to children.”
One Goldfish Swim School is located in Aliso Viejo, CA, and is owned and operated by Jesal Mehta, who will join efforts to expand the brand throughout the state.
Troy, Michigan-based Goldfish Swim School, was founded in 2006 by Chris and Jenny McCuiston.
Photo courtesy of Goldfish Swim Schools
