Is BIG BLUE SWIM SCHOOL or Tierra Encantada cheaper to open?

BIG BLUE SWIM SCHOOL costs $2,108,000–$3,760,500 and Tierra Encantada costs $1,552,100–$4,503,200 to open (FDD Item 7). Tierra Encantada has the lower entry cost.

Which is the better franchise, BIG BLUE SWIM SCHOOL or Tierra Encantada?

FranchiseVerdict grades BIG BLUE SWIM SCHOOL B and Tierra Encantada A, from FDD Items 5–7, 19–21 and SBA loan performance. See the full side-by-side above.

BIG BLUE SWIM SCHOOL vs Tierra Encantada

Franchise Comparison 2026

Both BIG BLUE SWIM SCHOOL and Tierra Encantada are education franchises. BIG BLUE SWIM SCHOOL requires an investment of $2.1M – $3.8M while Tierra Encantada requires $1.6M – $4.5M. Tierra Encantada discloses average revenue of $3.0M; BIG BLUE SWIM SCHOOL makes no financial performance representation in its Item 19, which is voluntary under the FTC Franchise Rule. Note: Based on only 2 outlets. BIG BLUE SWIM SCHOOL has SBA lending data on file with a 0.0% charge-off rate. FranchiseVerdict rates BIG BLUE SWIM SCHOOL B (Above average) and Tierra Encantada A (Strongest tier).

Metric	BIG BLUE SWIM SCHOOL	Tierra Encantada
Verdict Grade	BAbove average	AStrongest tier
Investment Range	$2.1M – $3.8M	$1.6M – $4.5M
Franchise Fee	$50K	$60K
Royalty Rate	6.0%	7.0%
Average Revenue (Item 19)	N/ANo Item 19 representation	$3.0Mn=2
SBA Charge-Off Rate	0.0% (20 loans)	Limited data
Total Units	42	16
Unit Growth (YoY)	+8 units	+2 units
Year Began Franchising	2018	2019
FDD Year	2025	2026