What do the testing and evaluation costs cover for Big Blue Swim School franchisees?
Big_Blue_Swim_School Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| Column 1 | Column 2 | Column 3 | Column 4 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type of Fee(1) Product and Service Purchases | Amount(2) Varies depending on products and services you buy from us or our affiliates | Due Date As incurred | Remarks During the franchise term, you must buy certain products and services from us or our affiliates, from designated or approved distributors and suppliers, or according to our standards and specifications. If we or our affiliates sell products or services to you during the franchise term that are not already addressed in this Item 6—and there currently are none—we or our affiliates will provide advance notice of the applicable prices. |
| Testing and Evaluation Costs | Projected testing/evaluation costs to be incurred (amount depends on circumstances, including supplier's location, testing required, and item involved) | As incurred | Covers costs of testing new |
Source: Item 6 — OTHER FEES (FDD pages 13–25)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Big Blue Swim School's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees may incur testing and evaluation costs. The amount of these costs will vary depending on the circumstances, including the supplier's location, the testing required, and the item involved. These costs cover the testing of new products and services that Big Blue Swim School may consider introducing to the system.
Prospective franchisees should be aware that these testing and evaluation costs are in addition to other fees outlined in Item 6 of the FDD. Because the amount depends on various factors, it is difficult to predict the exact amount a franchisee might spend on these tests.
It is important for potential Big Blue Swim School franchisees to understand the circumstances under which these testing and evaluation costs may be incurred. Franchisees should inquire about the types of products or services that may require testing, the typical range of costs associated with such testing, and the process by which Big Blue Swim School determines which products or services require testing.