Under what conditions can BBSS or its affiliates enter the premises of a Big Blue Swim School?
Big_Blue_Swim_School Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
- E. BBSS or its affiliates may enter the premises to make any modifications or alterations necessary to protect the Franchise System and the Marks or to cure any default under the Franchise Agreement or Lease at any time and without prior notice to Landlord.
- H. BBSS shall have the right, but not the obligation, to enter the Premises to take any action necessary, without damage to the Premises, to protect the BBSS brand and its trademarks within thirty (30) days after BBSS receives a notice of termination or expiration of the Lease from Landlord, including, but not limited to, the right to remove, alter or repaint any signage or proprietary items identifying BBSS. Any material alterations, design or color changes shall require prior Landlord approval, which approval shall not be unreasonably withheld.
Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD pages 75–76)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Big Blue Swim School FDD, Big Blue Swim School or its affiliates have specific rights to enter a franchisee's premises under certain conditions. They may enter the premises to make modifications or alterations necessary to protect the Franchise System and the Marks. This could include changes to signage, branding elements, or the overall store concept to maintain uniformity across all Big Blue Swim School locations.
Additionally, Big Blue Swim School can enter the premises to cure any default under the Franchise Agreement or Lease. This means if a franchisee is not meeting their obligations, such as maintaining the required standards or complying with the terms of the lease, Big Blue Swim School can step in to correct the issue. These entries can occur at any time and without prior notice to the landlord.
Big Blue Swim School also has the right, but not the obligation, to enter the Premises to take any action necessary, without damage to the Premises, to protect the Big Blue Swim School brand and its trademarks within thirty (30) days after Big Blue Swim School receives a notice of termination or expiration of the Lease from Landlord, including, but not limited to, the right to remove, alter or repaint any signage or proprietary items identifying Big Blue Swim School. Any material alterations, design or color changes shall require prior Landlord approval, which approval shall not be unreasonably withheld.