 First Franchise Opening in Cypress, Texas Marks Major Milestone as Brand Expands Across 16 States and Targets 25–30 New Schools in 2027
DALLAS, Sept. 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Water Wings Swim School, a premier year-round swim school and part of youth enrichment platform Unleashed Brands, is celebrating a major milestone following the September 5 opening of its first franchised location in Cypress, TX. The opening marks a new chapter for Water Wings, just over a year after the brand launched its national franchise program in May 2025, and sets the pace for a development pipeline that now spans 16 states.
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