On this week’s episode of Franchise Canada Chats we’re sitting down with Priya Vadivel, a multi-unit franchisee with British Swim School.
British Swim School is a “learn-to-swim” program offering instruction to infants from as young as three months up to adults well into their seventies. Since 2023, Priya Vadivel has opened seven franchise locations across two territories in Scarborough and midtown Toronto. She always wanted to become an entrepreneur, but wasn’t certain about the concept of franchising. However, after learning of British Swim School and getting to know its particular system, she knew she was ready to dive into business ownership with the franchised brand.
Now she’s speaking with Franchise Canada Chats to share her story; the trust she’s developed in her franchise system; the obstacles and the innovations; non-traditional business ownership; and more.

On this episode we’ll discuss:
- What it’s like to own a non-traditional, mobile business
- The process of becoming a multi-unit owner
- The importance of swimming lessons
- How strong leadership skills shape the success of a franchise
- And so much more!

