Who is required to be present at the opening of a Goldfish Swim School, and for how long?
Goldfish_Swim_School Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
- 5.6.1.9 ensure that Control Person and Designated Manager be present at the opening of the Franchised Swim School for a period of time designated by Franchisor;
The Designated Manager shall be present at the Franchised Swim School for all periods in which a Franchisor representative is present at the Location.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 77–389)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Goldfish Swim School FDD, the Control Person and Designated Manager are required to be present at the opening of the franchised swim school. The FDD states that they must be present for a period of time designated by Goldfish Swim School.
In addition to the franchisee's personnel, Goldfish Swim School will also provide one of its representatives to assist with the opening of the first and second franchised locations. For the first location, the representative will be available for no more than three days. For the second location, the representative will be available for one day. The Designated Manager must be present at the Goldfish Swim School whenever a representative from the franchisor is present.
Prospective franchisees should confirm with Goldfish Swim School what the expected time commitment is for the Control Person and Designated Manager to be present at the opening. This will allow the franchisee to plan accordingly and ensure that the appropriate personnel are available during this critical period. Franchisees should also inquire about the specific criteria Goldfish Swim School uses to determine the required duration of presence.