In Virginia, who should be contacted for service of process related to a Big Blue Swim School franchise?
Big_Blue_Swim_School Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
We authorize the respective state agents identified on Exhibit E to receive service of process for us in the particular states.
If a state is not listed, we have not appointed an agent for service of process in that state in connection with the requirements of the franchise laws. There may be states in addition to those listed below in which we have appointed an agent for service of process.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 76–278)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Big Blue Swim School's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the franchisor authorizes state agents identified on Exhibit E to receive service of process in particular states. However, the document indicates that if a state is not listed, Big Blue Swim School has not appointed an agent for service of process in that state in connection with franchise laws. It also clarifies that there may be additional agents appointed in some of the listed states.
Exhibit E includes a list of state agencies and agents for service of process, but the excerpt does not include information for Virginia. Therefore, it is not possible to determine from this excerpt of Exhibit E who is authorized to receive service of process for Big Blue Swim School in Virginia.
A prospective Big Blue Swim School franchisee in Virginia should verify with the franchisor whether an agent for service of process has been appointed in Virginia and, if so, obtain the contact information for that agent.