What permits and licenses must a Goldfish Swim School franchisee obtain?
Goldfish_Swim_School Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
This Agreement is expressly conditioned upon Franchisee's ability to secure and maintain, at Franchisee's sole cost and expense, any and all required state, county, city and/or local licenses required for the construction and operation of the Franchised Swim School (collectively "Licenses"). After Franchisee has secured the required Licenses, Franchisee shall thereafter comply with all applicable laws and regulations pertaining to the development, construction and operation of the Franchised Swim School. If operations pursuant to this Agreement or the Confidential Brand Standards Manual are suspended or prohibited for more than 30 consecutive days as a result of Franchisee's failure to comply with applicable laws and regulations relating to any License, then Franchisor may, in its sole discretion, terminate this Agreement upon 10 days prior written notice to you. Franchisee must operate the Franchised Swim School in full compliance with all applicable laws, ordinances and regulations. Franchisee must notify Franchisor in writing immediately upon (a) the commencement of any legal or administrative action, or the issuance of an order of any court, agency or other governmental instrumentality that may adversely affect the development, occupancy or operation of the Franchised Swim School or Franchisee's financial condition; or (b) the delivery of any notice of violation or alleged violation of any law, ordinance or regulation, including those related to health, safety, or operation of a the Franchised Swim School. Franchisor makes no representation to Franchisee with regard to any legal requirements that Franchisee must satisfy or
comply with in connection with the operation of the Franchised Swim School. Franchisee shall be solely responsible for investigating and complying with all such laws, ordinances and regulations with regard to the operation of the Franchised Swim School.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 77–389)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Goldfish Swim School FDD, franchisees are responsible for securing and maintaining all necessary state, county, city, and local licenses required for both the construction and operation of their franchised swim school. These licenses are essential for the legal establishment and functioning of the business. After securing these licenses, the franchisee must comply with all applicable laws and regulations pertaining to the development, construction, and operation of the swim school.
Failure to comply with these regulations can have serious repercussions. If operations are suspended or prohibited for more than 30 consecutive days due to the franchisee's failure to comply with applicable laws and regulations related to any license, Goldfish Swim School has the right to terminate the Franchise Agreement with just 10 days' prior written notice. This underscores the importance of diligent adherence to all legal and regulatory requirements.
Furthermore, franchisees are obligated to inform Goldfish Swim School in writing immediately upon the commencement of any legal or administrative action, or the issuance of any court order or governmental action that could negatively impact the development, occupancy, operation, or financial condition of the swim school. They must also report any notice of violation or alleged violation of any law, ordinance, or regulation, including those related to health, safety, or the operation of the swim school. Goldfish Swim School makes no representations regarding the legal requirements franchisees must satisfy and the franchisee is solely responsible for understanding and complying with all applicable laws and regulations.