What is the required internet connection speed for a Big Blue Swim School franchise?

According to the 2025 Big Blue Swim School FDD, each franchise location must have a minimum internet connection speed. Specifically, the internet connection must be no less than 50Mbps download and 10Mbps upload, or a comparable internet package. This ensures that the computer system can maintain 24/7 electronic communications between the franchisee and Big Blue Swim School.

This internet speed is necessary to support the various functions of the Computer System, which includes at least 3 Apple iMac computers, 4 Apple iPad pros, 1 Apple iPad, 1 Apple MacBook laptop, 2 Konica Minolta printers, a designated point-of-sale hardware system for retail hard goods items (LESSONBuddy), 1 Ubiquiti Dream Machine Pro (Cloud Gateway), 1 Ubiquiti Standard 48 PoE (195W), and 1 to 3 Ubiquiti U6 Pro Wireless access points. The LESSONBuddy software and other components of the Computer System handle revenue, transactions, consumer data, lesson data, instructor schedules, and marketing efforts.

For a prospective franchisee, this requirement means factoring in the cost of a suitable internet package when budgeting for ongoing operational expenses. Failing to meet the minimum internet speed could impede the functionality of the Computer System, affecting daily operations and communication with Big Blue Swim School. It is important to verify with local internet service providers that the required speeds are attainable at the chosen location and to understand the associated costs.