How many Big Blue Swim School outlets were operating at the start of 2022?
Big_Blue_Swim_School Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
Table No. 1 Systemwide Outlet Summary For years 2022 to 2024
| Outlet Type | Year | Column 3 | Column 4 | Net Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Outlets at the Start of the Year | Outlets at the End of the Year | |||
| Franchised | 2022 | 1 | 7 | +6 |
| 2023 | 7 | 15 | +8 | |
| 2024 | 15 | 23 | +8 | |
| Company-Owned | 2022 | 9 | 11 | +2 |
| 2023 | 11 | 14 | +3 | |
| 2024 | 14 | 19 | +5 | |
| Total Outlets | 2022 | 10 | 18 | +8 |
| 2023 | 18 | 29 | +11 | |
| 2024 | 29 | 42 | +13 |
Source: Item 20 — OUTLETS AND FRANCHISEE INFORMATION (FDD pages 70–75)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Big Blue Swim School's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, there were a total of 10 outlets operating at the start of 2022. This total is comprised of both franchised and company-owned locations. Specifically, there was 1 franchised outlet and 9 company-owned outlets at the beginning of 2022.
These figures provide a snapshot of Big Blue Swim School's initial footprint and business model. For prospective franchisees, this data indicates the relative importance of company-owned versus franchised locations in the early stages of the franchise system. It also shows the growth trajectory of the brand, as the number of outlets increased throughout the following years.
Reviewing the growth in specific states can also be insightful. For example, in 2022, several states such as Arizona, Florida, Indiana, Massachusetts, North Carolina, Pennsylvania and Texas had no Big Blue Swim School locations at the start of the year. This information, combined with the total number of outlets, helps potential franchisees understand the geographic expansion strategy and market penetration of Big Blue Swim School.