JUMP Franchise Info Brochure

FRANCHISEE INTERVIEWS
James Rice // Franchise Owner at JUMP! Swim Schools Southport, QLD
& JUMP! Swim Schools Bundall, QLD
What made you decide to open a
JUMP! Franchise?
Having previously been part of a
franchise, I was attracted to the idea of
entering into a new business with less
risk than entering a startup on my own. I
realized that joining The JUMP! network
would offer me the same opportunities
for success in business but in an industry
that would be more family friendly.

What has your weekly student
growth been since opening?
By opening in the middle of winter I
was prepared for a slow start, and gave      all the tools and systems needed to be
myself a goal of growing by 5 students       successful in this new venture.
per week over the first 12 months on
average. As it stands, I have grown by       Is your franchise profitable yet?
just over 7 students per week so I am        I have already reached and exceeded
ahead of where I thought I would be.         my bottom line, which is an awesome
                                             feeling after entering a new industry,
Did you have a background in learn           opening in winter, and being in close
to swim?                                     proximity to a number of competitors.
My background for the last 6 years has
been in the health and fitness industry,     What’s your plans for your future
and before that child care. No background    with JUMP!
in learn to swim what so ever.               My plans include expanding my reach in
                                             helping teach kids to swim by opening
Did you find it difficult entering a         another site or two in the near future. I
new industry?                                am in a very fortunate position now in
I was a little nervous at first but the      being able to make a big difference in
support and training I received from         the safety of kids around water on the
JUMP! HQ made me realise that although       Gold Coast.
I was entering a new industry, I was
given