What written approval is required from Big Blue Swim School or its designee before a school can operate?
Big_Blue_Swim_School Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
4.E. Opening
Despite the 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 have completed to our satisfaction the initial orientation and training programs described in Section 6.A;
- (3) the School has a sufficient number of trained employees to manage and operate the School on a day-to-day basis in compliance with Brand Standards;
- (4) the School's employees have completed all required third-party certifications for the School's lawful operation (including certifications required under Laws);
- (5) you have satisfied all state and federal permitting, licensing, and other legal requirements for the School's lawful operation, have obtained the amounts and types of insurance coverage required by this Agreement, and, upon our request, have sent us copies of all permits, licenses, and insurance policies required by this Agreement;
- (6) all amounts due to us, our affiliates, and principal suppliers have been paid; and
- (7) you are not in default under any agreement with us, our affiliates, or principal suppliers.
Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD pages 75–76)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Big Blue Swim School's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, a franchisee cannot open their school for business until Big Blue Swim School or its designee approves the school in writing. This requirement is in place regardless of meeting the opening deadline.
This stipulation means that even if a franchisee meets all other obligations and deadlines, they cannot commence operations without explicit written consent from Big Blue Swim School. This gives Big Blue Swim School ultimate control over the opening process, ensuring that all brand standards and operational requirements are met before the school begins serving customers.
In addition to written approval, the franchisee must also ensure that the Managing Owner, general managers, and assistant managers complete the initial orientation and training programs to Big Blue Swim School's satisfaction. The school must also have a sufficient number of trained employees, and all employees must have completed the required third-party certifications. The franchisee must also satisfy all state and federal permitting, licensing, and insurance requirements, and all amounts due to Big Blue Swim School, its affiliates, and principal suppliers must be paid.