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Goldfish Swim School Recognizes Outstanding Franchisees

On November 5, 2025, Goldfish Swim School Franchising, LLC, a prominent name in swim education, hosted its annual Owners' Celebration in Colorado. This event not only celebrated the achievements of its franchise owners but also marked a significant milestone: the opening of its 200th swim school location.

The highlight of the event was the introduction of the Franchisee of the Year Award, which was awarded to Alex Tyler. Tyler has made a remarkable impact by opening three new schools this past year, and he launched the 200th location in Sherwood, Oregon. His establishments are characterized by a commitment to excellence, supported by impressive performance metrics across the board.

Chris McCuiston, co-founder and CEO of Goldfish Swim School, along with President Andrew McCuiston, presented various awards to franchisees that exemplify the brand's cherished core values: creating a “Golden Experience,” ensuring excellent customer service, and treating everyone with honesty and respect.

Among the awards presented were:

• - School of the Year Award: This accolade went to Goldfish Swim School – Shoreline. Operated by Chamberlain Ownership Group, this school has set high standards by maintaining over 90% enrollment each month, serving almost 1,980 children monthly.
• - Rookie of the Year Award: Goldfish Swim School – Chesapeake was honored for its exceptional start, enrolling nearly 900 students before even opening in August 2025. Its success is attributed to its effective marketing and community outreach strategies.
• - Splash Dash Award: This went to franchisees David and MaryAnn Driscoll of Goldfish Swim School – Chesapeake for their swift lease signing soon after franchise agreement execution.

Five other schools were acknowledged during the event for consistently demonstrating the company’s core values at a previous Leadership Summit:

• - Going Above and Beyond to Create a Golden Experience! Award went to Goldfish Swim School – Greenville.
• - Providing WOW! Customer Service Award was awarded to Goldfish Swim School – Minnetonka.
• - Treating People with Integrity, Compassion, and Trust Award recognized Goldfish Swim School – South Austin.
• - Meeting & Exceeding Expectations Award was granted to Goldfish Swim School – Danvers.
• - Celebrating Life's Accomplishments Award was given to Goldfish Swim School – Pembroke Pines.

Chris McCuiston commented, “Celebrating over 200 schools and honoring our top-performing franchisees reminds us why we do this work — to make a difference in the lives of families and communities.” He emphasized that the award winners exemplify the essence of Goldfish Swim School by providing top-notch experiences that keep families returning.

Goldfish Swim School has firmly established itself as a leader in children’s swim education, receiving recognition for its excellence in operations and franchise development. Recently, it was awarded the title of Best Franchise Development Website for investment brands over $1 million at the Franchise Update STAR Awards and ranked No. 97 on the 2025 Inc. Regionals – Midwest list.

The organization was founded in 2006 by Chris and Jenny McCuiston and focuses on providing safe and effective swim lessons to children aged 4 months to 12 years through its proprietary teaching method, The Science of SwimPlay®. Since launching its first franchise in 2009, Goldfish Swim School has expanded to over 200 schools across the U.S. and Canada, with more than 150 additional locations in development.

For more information regarding Goldfish Swim School and franchising options, visit Goldfish Swim School Franchise Opportunities or call 248-801-1850.