New Franchisee Makes Waves in Washington

We are excited to announce the newest owner of British Swim School: Laksmi Ramanathan. Ready for a change in her career, former accountant Laksmi is proud to open a franchise that will help her give back to her community. 

Who Is Laksmi Ramanathan?

Laksmi and her husband, Narayan, live in Washington state with their two children. Narayan works as a software engineer while Laksmi, who previously enjoyed a career in accounting, will be spearheading franchise ownership full-time. The couple has wanted to own a business for a long time, and now that their children are growing older, they are ready to dive into this exciting new venture. 

Why Did Laksmi Make a Career Change?

While Laksmi enjoyed many aspects of her career as an accountant, she was beginning to feel burned out – she wanted an opportunity that would allow her more control over her schedule, time with her family, and earning potential. With that in mind, she came to FranCoach, where embarked on the Discovery Process to find the perfect franchise for her to own. 

As a mother, Laksmi knew that her booming region was in need of more kid-oriented services. Laksmi and her husband do not know how to swim – but they knew how important this skill could be for their children. After struggling to find a swim school for her own two kids, Laksmi saw an opportunity to capitalize on a much-needed niche and bring this service to her area. Working with FranCoach’s Lisa Rios, Laksmi discovered British Swim School and knew it would be an ideal match.

Why Will Laksmi Make a Great Franchise Owner?

Franchise coach Lisa enjoyed working with Laksmi to help the Ramanathan family find a franchise that perfectly aligned with their unique needs, passions, and goals. Here is Lisa’s perspective about why Laksmi is sure to make a great franchise owner: 

“Laksmi is tough – she is a go-getter, and she is incredibly committed to franchise ownership. Throughout the Discovery Process, she was always at the forefront, putting in the work and doing her due diligence to ensure she felt 100% confident in British Swim School. With her background in accounting, Laksmi is process- and rule-focused – which is such a big part of what makes a successful franchisee. I have no doubt that Laksmi will excel with the support of British Swim School behind her.” 

Why Did Laksmi Choose British Swim School?

British Swim School is a unique franchise opportunity dedicated to providing a space for children of all ages to learn how to swim. Their lessons have been proven to prevent child drownings by utilizing one-of-a-kind techniques taught by experienced instructors. With a B2B element in partnering with local businesses to use pool space and a B2C element in networking with end consumers, British Swim School offers franchisees a chance to start a business with a purpose without high investment or buildout costs. 

Throughout the Discovery Process and Validation Calls, Laksmi was dedicated to making sure British Swim School was the right fit. While she initially thought she wanted a brick-and-mortar franchise, the unique model of British Swim School allowed her to pursue her passion of providing child-oriented services to the community without taking on massive real estate costs. 

Laksmi attended a virtual Meet the Team Day, where she quickly bonded with the British Swim School team – including Austin James, the director of franchise development. The support that the franchisor offers gave her the confidence she needed to move forward, and she cannot wait to launch her business in Washington state. 

Please join our team at FranCoach in congratulating Laksmi Ramanathan and wishing her luck as a new owner of British Swim School! 

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