What is the maximum relocation fee that Big Blue Swim School can charge?
Big_Blue_Swim_School Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
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Conditions for relocation approval are (1) the new site and its lease are acceptable to us, (2) you pay us a reasonable relocation fee not to exceed $25,000, (3) you reimburse any costs we incur during the relocation process, (4) you confirm that your original Franchise Agreement remains in effect and governs the School's operation at the new site with no change in the franchise term or, at our option, you sign our then-current form of franchise agreement to govern the School's operation at the new site for a new franchise term, (5) you sign a general release, in a form satisfactory to us, of any and all claims against us and our owners, affiliates, officers, directors, employees, and agents, (6) you continue operating the School at its original site until we authorize its closure, and (7) you de-brand and de-identify the School's former premises within the timeframe we specify and at your own expense so it no longer is associated in any manner (in our
Source: Item 12 — TERRITORY (FDD pages 51–55)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Big Blue Swim School's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, if a franchisee wishes to relocate their swim school, Big Blue Swim School has the right to grant or deny the relocation. If Big Blue Swim School approves the relocation, the franchisee must meet certain conditions.
One of these conditions is that the franchisee must pay Big Blue Swim School a relocation fee. The relocation fee will be a reasonable amount, but cannot exceed $25,000. The franchisee must also reimburse Big Blue Swim School for any costs they incur during the relocation process.
Other conditions for relocation include ensuring the new site and its lease are acceptable to Big Blue Swim School, confirming the original Franchise Agreement remains in effect, signing a general release of claims, continuing operations at the original site until authorized to close, and de-branding the former premises so it is no longer associated with the Big Blue Swim School system.