How long is the term of a successor franchise agreement for a Big Blue Swim School?
Big_Blue_Swim_School Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
When this Agreement expires (unless it is terminated sooner), you will have the right to acquire a successor franchise to continue operating the School as a BIG BLUE Swim School for ten (10) years under our then-current form of franchise agreement, but only if you:
- (1) have requested in writing and conducted with us a business review at least six (6) months, but not more than nine (9) months, before the end of the Term and then have formally notified us of your desire to acquire a successor franchise no less than three (3) months before the end of the Term;
- (2) have substantially complied with all of your obligations under this Agreement and all other agreements with us or our affiliates related to the School, including operated the School in substantial compliance with Brand Standards, during the Term, as noted in the business review we conduct;
- (3) continue complying substantially with all of your obligations under this Agreement and all other agreements with us or our affiliates related to the School between the time you formally notify us of your desire to acquire a successor franchise and the end of the Term; and
- (4) retain the right to occupy the School at its original site, have remodeled and upgraded the School, and otherwise have brought the School into full compliance with then-applicable specifications and standards for new BIG BLUE Swim Schools (regardless of cost) before this Agreement expires. We have no obligation to grant you a successor franchise if you wish to relocate the School or no longer have the right to occupy the School at its original site.
To acquire a successor franchise, you and your owners must: (i) sign our then-current form of franchise agreement (and related documents), which may contain terms and conditions differing materially from any and all of those in this Agreement, including higher Royalties, Software
Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD pages 75–76)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Big Blue Swim School Franchise Disclosure Document, a franchisee has the right to acquire a successor franchise agreement to continue operating their swim school for ten years. This right is contingent upon the original franchise agreement expiring and not being terminated early.
To be eligible for a successor franchise, the franchisee must meet several conditions. They need to request and conduct a business review with Big Blue Swim School between six and nine months before the end of the current term. Following the review, they must formally notify Big Blue Swim School of their intent to acquire a successor franchise at least three months before the term's end.
Furthermore, the franchisee must have substantially complied with all obligations under the existing agreement and any related agreements with Big Blue Swim School or its affiliates. This includes operating the school in substantial compliance with brand standards throughout the term. The franchisee must also retain the right to occupy the school at its original site and ensure the school is remodeled, upgraded, and fully compliant with the then-applicable specifications and standards for new Big Blue Swim Schools, regardless of the cost, before the agreement expires. Big Blue Swim School is not obligated to grant a successor franchise if the franchisee wishes to relocate the school or no longer has the right to occupy the original site.
Finally, to finalize the successor franchise, the franchisee must sign Big Blue Swim School's then-current form of franchise agreement and related documents. These documents may contain terms and conditions that differ materially from the original agreement, including potentially higher royalties and software fees.