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<p>As the U.S. becomes more urban, the swimming pool market is expected to grow significantly. North America has ranked as the <a href="https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20201222005479/en/Swimming-Pool-Market-to-Grow-by-3.56-bn-Between-2020-2025-Industry-Analysis-Market-Trends-Market-Growth-Opportunities-and-Forecast-Technavio?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=best-pool-franchises-to-buy-in-2021-2715243" target="_blank" rel="nofollow"><u>largest market for swimming pool construction</u></a> and is estimated to see steady growth of more than 4%. With so many swimming pools —<span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> </span>not to mention ponds, lakes, creeks, rivers and beaches — it’s important for children to learn to swim properly as drowning deaths remain an unfortunately common reality for the young.&nbsp;</p><p>Swim school and pool maintenance franchise brands are also seeing extraordinary growth due to the “Amazon-proof” business model. Here are 10 of our favorite pool franchises for 2021.</p><h4><a href="https://www.bigblueswimschool.com/franchising/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=best-pool-franchises-to-buy-in-2021-2715243" target="_blank" rel="nofollow"><u>Big Blue Swim School</u></a></h4><ul><li>Startup costs: $2,329,223-$3,636,998</li><li>Units: 6</li><li><a href="https://1851franchise.com/bigblueswimschool"><u>1851 Brand Newsroom</u></a></li></ul><h4><a href="https://poolscoutsfranchise.com/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=best-pool-franchises-to-buy-in-2021-2715243" target="_blank" rel="nofollow"><u><span class="brand-highlight">Pool Scouts*</span></u></a></h4><ul><li>Startup costs: $80,000-$133,000</li><li>Units: 29</li><li><a href="https://1851franchise.com/poolscouts"><u>1851 Brand Newsroom</u></a></li></ul><h4><a href="https://www.goldfishswimschool.com/franchise-opportunities/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=best-pool-franchises-to-buy-in-2021-2715243" target="_blank" rel="nofollow"><u>Goldfish Swim School</u></a></h4><ul><li>Startup costs: $1,400,000-$3,100,000</li><li>Units: 108</li></ul><h4><a href="https://www.aspfranchising.com/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=best-pool-franchises-to-buy-in-2021-2715243" target="_blank" rel="nofollow"><u>America’s Swimming Pool Company</u></a></h4><ul><li>Startup costs: $101,000-$138,000</li><li>Units: 299</li></ul><h4><a href="https://www.aqua-tots.com/franchise-development/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=best-pool-franchises-to-buy-in-2021-2715243" target="_blank" rel="nofollow"><u>Aqua Tots Swim School</u></a></h4><ul><li>Startup costs: $502,000-$1,200,000</li><li>Units: 111</li></ul><h4><a href="https://www.safesplash.com/franchising?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=best-pool-franchises-to-buy-in-2021-2715243" target="_blank" rel="nofollow"><u>SafeSplash</u></a>/<a href="https://www.swimlabs.com/franchising?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=best-pool-franchises-to-buy-in-2021-2715243" target="_blank" rel="nofollow"><u>SwimLabs</u></a>/<a href="https://www.swimtastic.com/franchising?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=best-pool-franchises-to-buy-in-2021-2715243" target="_blank" rel="nofollow"><u>Swimtastic</u></a></h4><ul><li>Startup costs: $52,000-$1,900,000</li><li>Units: 171</li></ul><h4><a href="https://britishswimschoolfranchise.com/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=best-pool-franchises-to-buy-in-2021-2715243" target="_blank" rel="nofollow"><u>British Swim School</u></a></h4><ul><li>Startup costs: $91,000-$146,000</li><li>Units: 104</li></ul><h4><a href="https://pinchapennypoolfranchise.com/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=best-pool-franchises-to-buy-in-2021-2715243" target="_blank" rel="nofollow"><u>Pinch A Penny Pool Patio Spa</u></a></h4><ul><li>Startup costs: $289,000-$411,000</li><li>Units: 257</li></ul><h4><a href="https://premierpoolsfranchise.com/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=best-pool-franchises-to-buy-in-2021-2715243" target="_blank" rel="nofollow"><u>Premier Pools &amp; Spas</u></a></h4><ul><li>Startup costs: $40,000</li><li>Units: 90</li></ul><h4><a href="https://premierpoolsfranchise.com/franchise-types/premier-pool-service/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=best-pool-franchises-to-buy-in-2021-2715243" target="_blank" rel="nofollow"><u>Premier Pool Service</u></a></h4><ul><li>Startup costs: $23,000-$30,000</li><li>Units: 90</li></ul><h4><a href="https://www.poolwerx.com/franchising/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=best-pool-franchises-to-buy-in-2021-2715243" target="_blank" rel="nofollow"><u>Poolwerx</u></a></h4><ul><li>Startup costs: $93,000-$140,000</li><li>Units: 85</li></ul>

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