Under what conditions can Big Blue Swim School delay the opening of a school?
Big_Blue_Swim_School Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
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Despite the 21-month contractual opening deadline, you may not open the School for business until: (1) we or our designee approves the School in writing; (2) your Managing Owner, general managers, and assistant managers complete to our satisfaction the initial orientation and training programs; (3) the School has sufficient trained employees to manage and operate the School on a day-to-day basis in compliance with our Brand Standards; (4) the School's employees complete all required third-party certifications for the School's lawful operation; (5) you have satisfied all state and federal permitting, licensing, and other legal requirements, have obtained all required insurance coverage, and sent us copies of any materials we request; and (6) you have paid all amounts owed to, and are not in default under any agreement with, us, our affiliates, and principal suppliers. (Franchise Agreement—Sections 4.D and 4.E)
Ongoing Assistance
During your School's operation, we will (directly or through a third party):
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Source: Item 11 — FRANCHISOR'S ASSISTANCE, ADVERTISING, COMPUTER SYSTEMS, AND TRAINING (FDD pages 37–51)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Big Blue Swim School's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, despite the 21-month contractual opening deadline, the opening of a school can be delayed under certain conditions. Big Blue Swim School will delay the opening if they or their designee do not provide written approval of the school. The opening can also be delayed if the Managing Owner, general managers, and assistant managers do not complete the initial orientation and training programs to Big Blue Swim School's satisfaction.
Big Blue Swim School can also delay the opening if the school does not have enough trained employees to manage and operate the school daily, adhering to Brand Standards. Furthermore, if the school's employees do not complete all required third-party certifications for lawful operation, the opening can be delayed. The opening can also be delayed if the franchisee has not met all state and federal permitting, licensing, and other legal requirements, including obtaining the necessary insurance coverage and providing copies of requested materials to Big Blue Swim School.
Finally, Big Blue Swim School can delay the opening if the franchisee has not paid all amounts owed to, or is in default under any agreement with, Big Blue Swim School, its affiliates, and principal suppliers. Additionally, Big Blue Swim School has the right to delay the School's opening until all required training has been satisfactorily completed.