What are the responsibilities of the 'Control Person' for a Goldfish Swim School franchise?
Goldfish_Swim_School Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
ll, at all times, be under the direct supervision of Franchisee. The Designated Manager shall devote his or her full time and attention to the operation of the Franchised Swim School if acting as the on-site general manager or such sufficient time and attention to the successful operation of the Franchised Swim School. If the Designated Manager is not the on-site general manager, the on-site general manager shall devote his or her full time and attention to the operation of the Franchised Swim School. Franchisee shall keep Franchisor informed, in writing, at all times of the identity of its Designated Manager and on-site general manager if different from the Designated Manager. Franchisee shall keep Franchisor informed, in writing, at all times of the identity of the Control Person. At all times, Designated Manager and on-site general manager if different from the Designated Manager and Control Person shall have successfully completed Franchisor's training program. Franchisor shall have the right to require the Designated Manager, on-site general manager if different from the Designated Manager, Control Person, or other owner of Franchisee to attend additional training of up to four (4) times per year and up to eight (8) days per year at times and locations Franchisor determines. Franchisee shall be responsible for all costs associated with such additional training, including tuition, travel, meals, lodging, and other expenses.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 77–389)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Goldfish Swim School FDD, the Control Person is a key figure who, along with the Designated Manager and on-site general manager (if different from the Designated Manager), must successfully complete Goldfish Swim School's training program. The franchisee must keep Goldfish Swim School informed of the Control Person's identity in writing.
Additionally, Goldfish Swim School has the right to require the Control Person to attend additional training sessions up to four times per year, for up to eight days per year. The franchisee is responsible for covering all costs associated with this additional training, including tuition, travel, meals, and lodging.
The Control Person, along with the Designated Manager, must be present at the opening of the franchised swim school for a duration specified by Goldfish Swim School. Furthermore, the Control Person must comply with all communication requirements outlined in the Confidential Brand Standards Manual. Franchisor shall be available to render advice, discuss problems and offer general guidance to Franchisee by telephone, e-mail, or other electronic communication, newsletters and other methods with respect to planning, opening and operating the Franchised Swim School. Such advice and guidance shall be provided to Franchisee, Designated Manager, or Control Person.