Water Babies US Franchise
Key figures
| Initial franchise fee | $6,000 |
| Total investment (Item 7) | $102,650 – $164,217 |
| Royalty (Item 6) | 10% of gross sales |
| Headquarters state | NC |
| Legal name (Item 1) | Water Babies US Franchise LLC |
| FDD issuance date | 2025-05-28 |
| Brand website | https://www.ftc.gov |
About Water Babies US Franchise
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Due diligence dossier
Every figure below is as disclosed in this brand's own FDD, with its FDD citation. FranchiseKI adds no analysis and estimates nothing.
Unit history (Item 20)
| Year | Franchised | Company-owned | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| 2024 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| 2025 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
Source: Item 20, p.49 of the brand's FDD.
Risk & history facts
| Closures in the last 3 years | 0 (Item 20, p.49 of the FDD) |
| Transfers in the last 3 years | 0 (Item 20, p.49 of the FDD) |
| Litigation matters disclosed (Item 3) | 0 (Item 3, p.9 of the FDD) |
| Bankruptcy (Item 4) | No bankruptcy disclosed (Item 4) (Item 4, p.9 of the FDD) |
Litigation summary (Item 3): No litigation is required to be disclosed. (Item 3, p.9 of the FDD)
Item 19 — franchisor-provided financial performance representations
These figures are the franchisor's own representations in Item 19 of its FDD. They are not verified earnings and are not a promise of what any unit will earn.
| Average revenue | $1,902,543 (Item 19, p.46 of the FDD) |
Ownership & operations
| Owner-operator required | Yes (Item 15, p.40 of the FDD) |
| Absentee ownership allowed | No (Item 15, p.40 of the FDD) |
| Typical time to open | 6 months (Item 11, p.26 of the FDD) |
Territory description (Item 12): Franchisees are granted a non-exclusive territory based on demographics and population limits (minimum 50,000 children aged 9 and under), with the franchisor reserving rights to operate via other channels and potentially within the territory. (Item 12, p.34 of the FDD)
Training: You must complete the required training 30 days before the scheduled opening date for your first pool unless we designate a different training time frame in our discretion. (Item 11, p.26 of the FDD)
Ongoing support:
- Telephone support during regular business hours
- Continuing national, regional or local workshops and seminars
- Annual meeting of all franchisees
- Information on mandatory specifications and standards
- Research on new Products, Services and training methods
- Guidance on pricing
- National marketing and promotions fund (Brand Fund)
- Marketing plan templates and advertising materials
Source: Item 11, p.26 of the brand's FDD.
Company facts
| Headquarters | Southern Pines, NC (Item 1, p.6 of the FDD) |
| Years in business | 1 (Item 1, p.6 of the FDD) |
| Years franchising | 1 (Item 1, p.6 of the FDD) |
| Parent company | Water Babies US TopCo LLC (Item 1, p.6 of the FDD) |
| Initial term | 10 years (Item 17, p.41 of the FDD) |
| Renewal term | 5 years (Item 17, p.41 of the FDD) |
| Advertising / brand fund fee | 2% of gross sales (Item 6, p.11 of the FDD) |
| Company-owned units | 2 (Item 20, p.48 of the FDD) |
| Projected new units | 11 (Item 20, p.51 of the FDD) |
Questions to ask the franchisor
Generated from what this brand's FDD data does not disclose — ask Water Babies US Franchise directly:
- What liquid capital does the franchisor require of a new franchisee? It is not disclosed in the FDD data we hold for this brand.
- What minimum net worth does the franchisor require? It is not disclosed in the FDD data we hold for this brand.
Territory — what the FDD says (Item 12)
Under this brand's Item 12 rule, the franchisor grants an exclusive territory: while your agreement runs, the franchisor may not place another franchisee — or operate a competing company unit — inside your territory's boundaries (subject to the carve-outs in the FDD). Areas inside an existing franchisee's territory are therefore not available to a new buyer.
The FDD's own words (Item 12): “this franchisor grants an exclusive territory as described in its FDD.”
Next steps with Water Babies US Franchise
Put Water Babies US Franchise on a shortlist. Compare it side by side with two other brands. Check it against your budget in the PerfectFit Quiz. Or talk it through with a vetted consultant. That conversation is free to buyers; call (385) 475-5319. Only the franchisor can confirm current terms. Only the franchisor can confirm territory availability.