Where must a Big Blue Swim School franchisee place notices of independent ownership?
Big_Blue_Swim_School Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
You agree to identify yourself conspicuously in all dealings with customers, suppliers, public officials, School personnel, and others as the School's owner, operator, and manager under a franchise we have granted and to place notices of independent ownership at the School and on the forms, business cards, stationery, advertising, e-mails, and other materials we require from time to time.
Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD pages 75–76)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Big Blue Swim School FDD, franchisees must conspicuously identify themselves as the owner, operator, and manager of the school under a franchise granted by Big Blue Swim School in all dealings with customers, suppliers, public officials, school personnel, and others. This means that franchisees must make it clear that they are an independent entity operating under the Big Blue Swim School brand.
To ensure this independent relationship is clear, Big Blue Swim School requires franchisees to place notices of independent ownership at the physical school location. Additionally, these notices must appear on various materials, including forms, business cards, stationery, advertising, e-mails, and other materials as required by Big Blue Swim School from time to time.
This requirement is typical in franchising, as it helps to protect the Big Blue Swim School brand and avoid any potential legal issues related to liability or employment. By clearly stating that the franchisee is an independent owner, Big Blue Swim School avoids being held responsible for the franchisee's actions or obligations. It also reinforces the understanding that school employees are employed by the franchisee, not by Big Blue Swim School itself.