Puddle Ducks and Swimtime are both UK franchise opportunities listed on Franchise Hunt. Swimtime has the lower minimum investment at £24,995, compared with £34,000 for Puddle Ducks. Swimtime is the older brand, established in 1998. Swimtime operates the larger UK network with 100 outlets versus 50.
| Fact | Puddle Ducks | Swimtime |
|---|---|---|
| Minimum investment | £34,000 | £24,995 |
| Founded | 2002 | 1998 |
| UK outlets | 50 | 100 |
| Training included | Yes | Yes |
| Financing | Third Party | Third Party |
Swimtime is the cheaper franchise of the two, starting from £24,995 compared with £34,000 for Puddle Ducks. These are minimum investment figures; total project cost may be higher.
Swimtime is the older brand, established in 1998, while Puddle Ducks was founded in 2002.
Swimtime runs the larger UK network with 100 outlets compared with 50 for Puddle Ducks.
Puddle Ducks and Swimtime both include training for new franchisees.
Puddle Ducks financing: Third Party. Swimtime financing: Third Party. Contact each franchisor directly to confirm available funding support.
