What is Big Blue Swim School relying on when granting development rights under the DRA?
Big_Blue_Swim_School Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
In granting you development rights under this DRA, we are relying on your knowledge of the real estate market in the Territory and your ability to locate and access sites.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 76–278)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Big Blue Swim School's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, when granting development rights under the Development Rights Agreement (DRA), Big Blue Swim School is relying on the franchisee's knowledge of the real estate market within the designated territory and their capability to find and secure suitable sites. The franchisee is responsible for locating, evaluating, and selecting the specific location for the swim school.
Big Blue Swim School provides its then-current criteria for site selection, including factors like population density, demographic characteristics, visibility, traffic flow, competition, accessibility, parking, size, and other physical and commercial characteristics. While Big Blue Swim School offers guidance by providing site criteria and agreeing not to unreasonably withhold site acceptance, the ultimate responsibility for site selection rests with the franchisee.
This arrangement places a significant emphasis on the franchisee's due diligence and market expertise. The franchisee bears the risk of selecting a viable location, as Big Blue Swim School's approval does not equate to a guarantee of success. Prospective franchisees should carefully assess their real estate market knowledge and resources before entering into a Development Rights Agreement with Big Blue Swim School.