What aspects of operating a Big Blue Swim School are excluded from the Initial Training program?
Big_Blue_Swim_School Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
Initial Training will last for the time we specify and focuses on our philosophy, Brand Standards, and the material aspects of operating a BIG BLUE Swim School, excluding aspects relating to labor relations and employment practices.
Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD pages 75–76)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Big Blue Swim School's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the Initial Training program focuses on the brand's philosophy, Brand Standards, and the material aspects of operating a Big Blue Swim School. However, the training specifically excludes aspects related to labor relations and employment practices.
This exclusion means that franchisees will not receive formal training from Big Blue Swim School on topics such as hiring, firing, employee compensation, benefits, and compliance with labor laws. Franchisees are responsible for understanding and managing these aspects of their business independently.
Prospective franchisees should consider this exclusion carefully and ensure they have access to adequate resources and expertise in labor relations and employment practices. This may involve hiring an HR professional, consulting with legal counsel, or investing in additional training programs to address these critical areas of business management.