📍 Hopewell Junction, NY
Hudson Valley Swim is a swim school franchise built around a low-cost, pool-rental model — franchisees partner with existing underutilized pools instead of building costly new facilities, letting most locations open within 90 days. Founded by Jeff Gartner in 2003 and franchising since 2022, the brand teaches lifesaving swim skills year-round to children and adults. Hudson Valley Swim offers a 20% discount on the initial franchise fee for honorably discharged veterans through its Salute to Service program.