What is the consequence if any owner of a Big Blue Swim School is convicted of a felony?

According to the 2025 Big Blue Swim School Franchise Disclosure Document, if you (or any of your direct or indirect owners) are convicted of a felony by a trial court, or plead guilty or no contest to a felony, Big Blue Swim School can terminate the franchise agreement.

This means that a felony conviction of any owner can have significant repercussions for the franchise. Big Blue Swim School has the right to terminate the agreement, effectively ending the franchisee's right to operate the Big Blue Swim School business. This clause highlights the importance of ensuring all owners and stakeholders maintain a clean legal record.

This type of clause is relatively standard in franchise agreements, as franchisors want to protect their brand and reputation. A felony conviction could reflect poorly on the Big Blue Swim School brand and negatively impact other franchisees. Therefore, Big Blue Swim School reserves the right to terminate the agreement to mitigate potential damage to the brand and the franchise system as a whole.