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What are the primary sources of revenue for Big Blue Swim School?

Big_Blue_Swim_School Franchise · 2025 FDD

Answer from 2025 FDD Document

The Company derives its revenues from franchisees located throughout the United States. The economic risks of the Company's revenues are dependent on the strength of the economy in the United States and the Company's ability to collect on its contracts. The Company disaggregates revenue from contracts with franchisees by timing of revenue recognition by type of revenue, as it believes this best depicts how the nature, amount, timing and uncertainty of revenue and cash flows are affected by economic factors.

Initial and renewal franchise fees allocated to the right to access the Company's intellectual property are recognized as revenue on a straight-line basis over the term of the respective franchise agreement. DRAs consist of an obligation to grant the right to open two or more units. These development rights are not distinct from franchise

Royalties are earned as a percentage of franchisee gross revenues over the term of the franchise agreement, as defined in each respective franchise agreement. Franchise royalties represent sales-based royalties that are related entirely to the use of the Company's intellectual property and are recognized as franchisee sales occur and the royalty is deemed collectible.

The Company maintains a brand fund established to collect and administer funds contributed for use in advertising, marketing, research and development, public relations, social media management and customer relationship management programs and materials for the benefit of franchise units. Brand fund fees are collected from franchisees based on a percentage of franchisee gross revenues and are payable monthly. The Company has determined that it acts as a principal in the collection and administration of the brand fund and therefore will recognize the revenues and expenses related to the brand fund on a gross basis. The Company has determined that the right to access its intellectual property and administration of the brand fund are highly interrelated and therefore are accounted for as a single performance obligation. As a result, revenues from the brand fund represent sales-based royalties related to the right to access the Company's intellectual property, which are recognized as franchisee sales occur.

The Company maintains a market introduction program established to collect and administer funds contributed for use in production and media placement in marketing for the benefit of franchised units. Market introduction program revenues are collected from franchisees based on a maximum fixed fee, as defined in the franchise agreement. The revenue is charged ratably beginning approximately five months before the franchised unit opens and will continue for approximately three months after operations begin, as the Company incurs the marketing expenses. The Company has determined that it acts as a principal in the collection and administration of the market introduction program and therefore recognizes the revenues and expenses related to the market introduction program on a gross basis. The Company has determined that the right to access its intellectual property and administration of the market production program are highly interrelated and therefore are accounted for as a single performance obligation. Revenues from the market introduction program are received within a 12-month period, which are therefore recognized as the marketing fees are charged and expenses incurred.

Source: Item 21 — FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (FDD page 75)

What This Means (2025 FDD)

According to the 2025 FDD, Big Blue Swim School generates revenue through several key sources related to its franchise operations. These include franchise fees, royalties, brand fund fees, and market introduction program revenue. Franchise fees consist of initial and renewal fees, which are allocated to grant franchisees access to Big Blue Swim School's intellectual property. These fees are recognized as revenue on a straight-line basis over the term of the franchise agreement. Royalties are earned as a percentage of franchisee gross revenues, also recognized over the term of the franchise agreement as franchisee sales occur.

Big Blue Swim School also collects fees for a brand fund, which is used for advertising, marketing, research and development, public relations, social media management, and customer relationship management programs. These brand fund fees are collected from franchisees as a percentage of their gross revenues and are recognized as franchisee sales occur. Additionally, the company maintains a market introduction program, collecting funds from franchisees for marketing purposes when a new location is opened.

For a prospective franchisee, understanding these revenue streams is crucial as it directly impacts their financial obligations and the services they receive from Big Blue Swim School. Franchisees pay initial and ongoing fees for the right to operate under the Big Blue Swim School brand, a percentage of their gross revenues as royalties, and contribute to the brand fund for marketing and advertising efforts. The market introduction program provides initial marketing support to help launch new franchise locations. These revenue streams collectively support the Big Blue Swim School franchise system and its ability to provide ongoing support and brand development for its franchisees.

Disclaimer: This information is extracted from the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document and is provided for research purposes only. It does not constitute legal or financial advice. Consult with a franchise attorney before making any investment decisions.