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Own a rapidly growing swim school

Become a Fish N Flips Swim School Franchisee, and own a business in the $3.6B industry. 

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Our Story

Established in 2022, Fish N Flips Swim School is not just another swim school franchise. We stand out with our unique approach to teaching Australian children about water safety. Our commitment extends beyond swimming lessons, aiming to foster a lifelong love for water and ensure every child acquires essential safety skills.

As a franchisee, you’ll benefit from the expertise of City Venue Management, a renowned leader in managing Swim Schools, Leisure Centres, Health Clubs, and large council venues, with over 30 years of industry experience. 

At Fish N Flips, we believe in inclusivity. Every child, regardless of their background, should have the opportunity to learn to swim. Our purpose-built facilities are designed to be accessible and convenient for families, making it easier for more kids to participate in swimming lessons across the country. We strive to remove barriers by providing a model that balances quality instruction with affordability, ensuring that swimming lessons are within reach for everyone. 

Our Recruitment Process

STEP 1.

Application

STEP 2.

Business planning

STEP 3.

Due Diligence

STEP 4.

Execution

Aug 2021
Fish N Flips opens first swim school in Brisbane
Jan 2022
Expanded into Townsville with the opening of Riverside Gardens.
May 2022
Fish N Flips services its 1000th Customer!
Aug 2022
Opened second venue in Townsville.
Oct 2022
Fish N Flips services its 2000th Customer!
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Aug 2023
First Queensland Franchise opens.
Oct 2023
Fish N Flips services its 4500th Customer!

Our Journey

At Fish N Flips, we pride ourselves on our brand. Have you met Flips? Our little fish who follows you around.  He, along with our incredible Fish N Flips team, is there to support you throughout your franchise growth journey.

Our network has developed an extensive suite of technology, systems & procedures built to make operations simple & automated so that franchisees can focus on what matters most.

Launching a new business and scaling to profitability is daunting, but our team of experts are here to support you with your launch strategy, marketing & community activation, recruitment, training & onboarding so you and your team are ready, day one. We work with you at every step of the process from site & area selection, project management & construction, sourcing equipment, and business planning to ensure your own swim school is a success.

If you are passionate about making a real difference in the lives of little fish, keen on flexibility and seeking financial independence we are the right franchise for you.

By joining Fish N Flips, you’re not just starting a business, you’re becoming a part of a movement to spread the joy of swimming and the importance of water safety to communities everywhere. Together, we can create a safer, happier future for Australian children.

Our Lessons

Fish N Flips was built on the fundamental principle that kids & adults learn best through play.

Our team approaches lessons with an energy that can only be matched by a 4-year-old. By putting the child’s experience first we believe that structured play and exploration in the water, build swim skills and water safety faster for your little fish.

Our team of industry leaders are energetic, optimistic and love to make a real impact to the lives of little fish, the world over. Our classes maximise movement, promote curiosity and support swimmers in building confidence & swimming abilities. With a service structure created to keep lesson management simple with the customer in mind & comfortable purpose built facilities, we know families love every aspect of their Fish N Flips experience.

Our Available Locations

Collingwood Park, QUEENSLAND

Collingwood Park, 4301, Queensland, Australia

Opportunities available Australia wide

"As long-time operators of swim schools, we were looking for an organisation that could help take away all of the stress and pain points of running a swim school."

– Kristen Speechley (Fish N Flips Franchisee)

 

Franchise FAQS

A total investment into owning a Fish N Flips franchise ranges from $550,000 – $700,000. You need access to between $275,000 and $350,000 in either cash, equity, or both. Are you ready to invest in your future?

You don’t need to have experience in the industry, but having a passion and dedication for working with kids and impacting their lives is a must!
Our project development team will take charge in your venue’s construction from initial designs through to final stage fitout. The team will manage contractors and the sourcing of your essential equipment up until your venue is ready for launch. While this process unfolds, our General Manager will keep you involved through monthly updates and site visits. During the construction phase, our team will commence your training and onboarding plan so you are ready to dive in day one.
Fish N Flips values people safety, from our franchisees, our staff and our little fish. To ensure we protect our people we have developed an extensive range of policies and procedures based on our years of industry experience and industry standards. You can be assured, our safety policies are in depth with our team allowing a significant allocation of time during your training and onboarding to make you aware and comfortable.
Someone who likes to have fun and create engaging/enjoyable aquatic experiences. They aren’t afraid to lead from the front and get their fins in on the action; whether that be teaching, leading the administrative function or keeping the venue clean and pristine.

Drop us a line for more information

If you are passionate about making a real difference to the lives of Little Fish, keen on flexibility and seeking financial independence we are the right franchise for you. We are now taking enquiries for locations throughout Australia and New Zealand with territories that fit target audience requirements in emerging regions.

 

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