What must a Goldfish Swim School franchisee do within the Construction Commencement Period?
Goldfish_Swim_School Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
Franchisor shall make available to Franchisee, at no charge to Franchisee, specifications for the development of a Goldfish Swim School, including specifications for the exterior and interior design and layout, fixtures, equipment, décor and signs. Such plans and specifications are subject to alteration as Franchisor deems necessary. Franchisee shall cause the Approved Location to be under construction within the Construction Commencement Period. In connection with the development and construction of the Approved Location, Franchisee shall:
- 5.4.2 obtain all zoning classifications and clearances which may be required by state and local laws, ordinances or regulations, and submit to Franchisor, for Franchisor's approval, final plans for construction based upon the preliminary plans and specifications;
- 5.4.3 ensure or employ an Approved Supplier (the Franchisee's Project Manager or Owner's Representative) to ensure that the location is suitable for the operation of a Goldfish Swim School, including, without limitation, proper ceiling heights, composition of the structure, size, composition and location of water lines, size and location of sewer lines, location and capacity of electrical service, location and size of gas service, fire suppression requirements, and soil conditions necessary for the construction of a pool and submit to Franchisor a completed site submission checklist in the form provided by Franchisor;
- 5.4.4 obtain all building, utility, sign, health, and business permits and licenses, and any other permits and licenses required for the build-out and operation of the Franchised Swim School and certify in writing and provide evidence to Franchisor that all such permits have been obtained within fifteen (15) days following receipt of any such permits or licenses;
- 5.4.5 employ at Franchisee's sole cost and expenses the services of an Approved Supplier project manager/owner's representative to assist you in the development and construction of your Franchised Swim School and comply with all Franchisor requirements related to the following, without limitation: list of all construction vendors or contractors in contact list format with all names and contact information; construction budget; construction schedule and timeline to be submitted at the start of construction; and buyout dates;
- 5.4.6 employ a qualified, licensed, and insured general contractor approved by Franchisor to complete construction of all required improvements to the Approved Location and require that the general contractor and all other construction vendors comply with the approved plans and specifications, and conduct all construction activities in a first in class manner and follow first class working guidelines related to site conditions during construction;
- 5.4.7 purchase all supplies and inventory necessary for the operation of the Franchised Swim School consistent with the Confidential Brand Standards Manual;
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 77–389)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Goldfish Swim School FDD, a franchisee must begin construction of their approved location within the Construction Commencement Period. In connection with the development and construction of the Approved Location, the franchisee must adhere to several requirements.
Specifically, the franchisee needs to obtain all necessary zoning classifications and clearances required by state and local laws, submitting final construction plans to Goldfish Swim School for approval. They must also ensure the location is suitable for a Goldfish Swim School by employing an Approved Supplier, who will assess factors like ceiling heights, water and sewer line specifications, electrical service capacity, and soil conditions. A site submission checklist must be completed and provided to Goldfish Swim School.
Furthermore, the franchisee is responsible for securing all required building, utility, sign, health, and business permits and licenses, providing written certification and evidence of these to Goldfish Swim School within fifteen days of receipt. They must also employ an Approved Supplier project manager/owner's representative to assist with construction, managing aspects like vendor lists, construction budgets, schedules, and buyout dates. A qualified, licensed, and insured general contractor approved by Goldfish Swim School must be hired to complete the construction, adhering to approved plans and specifications and maintaining high-quality construction standards. Finally, the franchisee must purchase all necessary supplies and inventory for operating the Goldfish Swim School, as outlined in the Confidential Brand Standards Manual.