What are 'Plans' in the context of developing a Big Blue Swim School franchise?
Big_Blue_Swim_School Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
(2) We will provide guidance on the School's design, construction, and development, although the School will be developed at your expense. You are responsible for and must pay all fees due to all service providers and vendors. The School's design, construction, and development will follow our guidelines and mandatory specifications and layouts for a BIG BLUE Swim School (collectively, "Plans"), including requirements for dimensions, design, interior layout, improvements, color scheme, décor, finishes, signage, and Operating Assets. You must work with your Project/Construction Manager or thirdparty vendor to ensure that the Plans reflect the requirements of any federal, state, or local laws, codes, ordinances, or regulations (collectively, "Laws"), including those arising under the Americans with Disabilities Act, and any Lease requirements or restrictions. You must inform us of any changes to the School's specifications that you believe are necessary to comply with the Laws and Lease requirements and restrictions.
Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD pages 75–76)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Big Blue Swim School FDD, "Plans" refer to the guidelines and mandatory specifications and layouts for a Big Blue Swim School. These Plans encompass requirements for dimensions, design, interior layout, improvements, color scheme, décor, finishes, signage, and Operating Assets. Big Blue Swim School will provide guidance on the School's design, construction, and development, although the School will be developed at the franchisee's expense.
Prospective franchisees are responsible for paying all fees due to service providers and vendors involved in the school's development. Franchisees must also ensure that the Plans comply with all federal, state, or local laws, codes, ordinances, or regulations, including those arising under the Americans with Disabilities Act, and any Lease requirements or restrictions.
It is crucial for franchisees to work closely with their Project/Construction Manager or third-party vendor to ensure compliance with all applicable laws and lease requirements. Franchisees must also inform Big Blue Swim School of any changes to the School's specifications deemed necessary to comply with these legal and contractual obligations. This ensures that the Big Blue Swim School location adheres to the brand's standards while meeting all necessary legal and regulatory requirements.