What kind of access does Goldfish Swim School have to the franchisee's computer system and data?
Goldfish_Swim_School Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
We will have independent access to your computer system and data. You must afford us unimpeded access to your computer system in the manner, form, and at the times we may request. We will have the right at any time to retrieve and use this data and information from your computer system in any manner we deem necessary or desirable. There are no contractual limitations on our right to access this information.
Source: Item 11 — FRANCHISOR'S ASSISTANCE, ADVERTISING, COMPUTER SYSTEMS AND TRAINING (FDD pages 32–42)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Goldfish Swim School FDD, Goldfish Swim School maintains independent and unimpeded access to a franchisee's computer system and data. This means that Goldfish Swim School can access the franchisee's computer system at any time, in any manner, and in any form they request.
Goldfish Swim School has the right to retrieve and use data and information from the franchisee's computer system as they deem necessary or desirable. The FDD states explicitly that there are no contractual limitations on Goldfish Swim School's right to access this information.
For a prospective franchisee, this means that Goldfish Swim School has extensive oversight capabilities and can monitor business operations closely. While this level of access can help ensure brand consistency and provide support, franchisees should be aware of the extent of data accessibility and how it might impact their operational autonomy.