In what year did Big Blue Swim School open its first outlet in California?
Big_Blue_Swim_School Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| Col. 1 State | Col. 2 Year | Col. 3 Outlets at Start of the Year | Col. 4 Outlets Opened | Col. 5 Outlets Reacquired From Franchisee | Col. 6 Outlets Closed | Col. 7 Outlets Sold to Franchisee | Col. 8 Outlets at End of the Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| California | 2022 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | |
| 2024 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
Source: Item 20 — OUTLETS AND FRANCHISEE INFORMATION (FDD pages 70–75)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Big Blue Swim School's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the first outlet in California opened in 2023. The FDD provides a table summarizing the status of company-owned outlets for the years 2022 to 2024.
The table shows that in 2022, there were no Big Blue Swim School outlets in California. In 2023, one outlet was opened. By 2024, the number of outlets increased, with two more opening, bringing the total to three.
This information is valuable for prospective franchisees as it illustrates the growth and expansion of Big Blue Swim School in California. It gives potential franchisees an overview of the brand's development in the state over those three years. Reviewing the history of outlet openings can help a franchisee understand the market dynamics and potential for further growth in California.