Can Big Blue Swim School inspect my Big Blue Swim School location before it opens for business?
Big_Blue_Swim_School Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
Despite the Opening Deadline, you may not open the School for business until:
- (1) we or our designee approves the School in writing;
- (2) your Managing Owner, general managers, and assistant managers have completed to our satisfaction the initial orientation and training programs described in Section 6.A;
- (3) the School has a sufficient number of trained employees to manage and operate the School on a day-to-day basis in compliance with Brand Standards;
- (4) the School's employees have completed all required third-party certifications for the School's lawful operation (including certifications required under Laws);
- (5) you have satisfied all state and federal permitting, licensing, and other legal requirements for the School's lawful operation, have obtained the amounts and types of insurance coverage required by this Agreement, and, upon our request, have sent us copies of all permits, licenses, and insurance policies required by this Agreement;
- (6) all amounts due to us, our affiliates, and principal suppliers have been paid; and
- (7) you are not in default under any agreement with us, our affiliates, or principal suppliers.
Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD pages 75–76)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Big Blue Swim School FDD, you cannot open your Big Blue Swim School location until Big Blue Swim School or its designee approves the school in writing. This indicates that an inspection and approval process is required before opening.
Big Blue Swim School also provides guidance on the school's design, construction, and development, ensuring it aligns with their Plans, which include mandatory specifications and layouts for dimensions, design, interior layout, improvements, color scheme, décor, finishes, signage, and Operating Assets. Franchisees are responsible for ensuring these Plans comply with all applicable laws, codes, ordinances, regulations, and lease requirements. This suggests that Big Blue Swim School is actively involved in overseeing the physical setup of the location.
Furthermore, Big Blue Swim School may visit the Site Selection Area to review potential School sites. While this occurs during the site selection phase, it demonstrates Big Blue Swim School's proactive approach to ensuring suitable locations. The FDD also states that Big Blue Swim School will send an opening team to the franchisee's first and second Big Blue Swim School location to assist with training and preparation for the opening. For subsequent locations, Big Blue Swim School may send an opening team, but is not obligated to do so.