Dallas – September 15, 2026 -- Water Wings Swim School opened its first franchised location in Cypress, Texas on September 5, marking the debut of a national expansion push that now spans 54 awarded franchise units across 16 states. The brand, part of youth enrichment platform Unleashed Brands, launched its franchise program in May 2025.
Cypress location kicks off six openings planned for 2026
The Cypress school, owned by multi-unit operators Arun and Kay Singh, is the first of six franchised Water Wings locations slated to open this year. A second location owned by Ali Robaei opens in Frisco, Texas on September 19, followed by additional schools in Arlington, TX; Billings, MT; Brighton, MI; and Marysville, WA before year-end.
System-wide enrollment reaches 9,800 students with 95% curriculum success rate
Water Wings currently serves approximately 9,800 enrolled students system-wide, with individual schools averaging roughly 900 students and an average tenure of 14 months. The company reports a curriculum success rate exceeding 95%.
Pipeline targets 25-30 new schools in 2027 and 150 locations long-term
Beyond the 2026 openings, Water Wings projects 25 to 30 new school openings in 2027. Two separate five-unit development agreements covering New York and New Jersey are expected to bring 10 locations to the Northeast over the next two years. The company's overall target is 100 to 150 locations nationwide within three to five years, with priority development markets in Florida, Mississippi, Georgia and Arizona.
First Ohio franchise set for Broadview Heights under new operator
George Husary, a former law enforcement and transportation operations professional, signed to open Water Wings' first Ohio location in Broadview Heights after seven years as a swim parent. The average timeline from signing to opening across the franchise system is eight months.
Arun Singh, who previously built multi-unit operations with Urban Air Adventure Park, said the Cypress opening represents a next step in his and Kay Singh's growth as multi-brand operators. Avi Shafshak, Founder and Brand President of Water Wings Swim School, said the brand has seen strong momentum since joining Unleashed Brands last year as it moves its first wave of franchisees toward opening day.