Are franchisees committed to maintaining Brand Standards for their Big Blue Swim School?
Big_Blue_Swim_School Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
You acknowledge that:
- (2) Retaining customers for your BIG BLUE Swim School will require you to provide high-quality services and adhere strictly to the Franchise System and our Brand Standards (defined in Section 6.G below and categorized in Section 7.C below).
- (3) You are committed to maintaining Brand Standards.
Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD pages 75–76)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Big Blue Swim School Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees acknowledge their commitment to maintaining the Brand Standards. This commitment is a condition of being granted the franchise. Franchisees are expected to provide high-quality services and strictly adhere to the Franchise System and Brand Standards to retain customers.
Brand Standards encompass various aspects of the Big Blue Swim School's operation and maintenance that impact the goodwill associated with the brand, marks, and franchise system. These standards may direct any aspect of the school's operation. While Big Blue Swim School retains the right to modify these standards, franchisees are responsible for the day-to-day control of the school's operation and compliance with the Brand Standards.
Franchisees must comply with all Brand Standards, as modified by Big Blue Swim School, as if they were part of the franchise agreement. Franchisees cannot offer, sell, or provide any unauthorized services or products at the school and must offer, sell, and provide all services and products that Big Blue Swim School prescribes. Big Blue Swim School may change these services and products based on various considerations and from market to market. Franchisees also agree to maintain the condition and appearance of their school according to Brand Standards, including regular cleaning, repainting, redecorating, and necessary repairs.