Does Big Blue Swim School have to approve the new site's lease as a condition for relocation?
Big_Blue_Swim_School Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
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Conditions for relocation approval are (1) the new site and its lease are acceptable to us, (2) you pay us a reasonable relocation fee not to exceed $25,000, (3) you reimburse any costs we incur during the relocation process, (4) you confirm that your original Franchise Agreement remains in effect and governs the School's operation at the new site with no change in the franchise term or, at our option, you sign our then-current form of franchise agreement to govern the School's operation at the new site for a new franchise term, (5) you sign a general release, in a form satisfactory to us, of any and all claims against us and our owners, affiliates, officers, directors, employees, and agents, (6) you continue operating the School at its original site until we authorize its closure, and (7) you de-brand and de-identify the School's former premises within the timeframe we specify and at your own expense so it no longer is associated in any manner (in our
Source: Item 12 — TERRITORY (FDD pages 51–55)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Big Blue Swim School's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, if a franchisee wishes to relocate their swim school, Big Blue Swim School must find both the new site and its lease acceptable. This is a condition for relocation approval.
In addition to the site and lease approval, there are several other conditions a franchisee must meet to relocate. The franchisee must pay Big Blue Swim School a relocation fee, which will not exceed $25,000. They must also reimburse Big Blue Swim School for any costs incurred during the relocation process. The franchisee has to confirm that the original Franchise Agreement remains in effect or, at Big Blue Swim School's option, sign the then-current form of franchise agreement for a new franchise term.
Furthermore, the franchisee must sign a general release of claims against Big Blue Swim School and related parties. They must also continue operating the swim school at its original site until Big Blue Swim School authorizes its closure. Finally, the franchisee is responsible for de-branding and de-identifying the former premises within a timeframe specified by Big Blue Swim School, ensuring it is no longer associated with the Big Blue Swim School system or its Marks.