BIG BLUE SWIM SCHOOL
Big Blue Swim School franchises allow operators to develop and operate swim schools that provide swim lessons and skills in approximately 90-degree water to children aged 3 months to 12 years old, following a proprietary curriculum. The business model involves franchisees paying initial fees and ongoing royalties to use the BIG BLUE SWIM SCHOOL trademarks, standards, and systems. The target market consists of parents seeking safe, effective swim instruction for young children in a dedicated swim school environment.
Franchise Costs
6% royalty + 2% brand fund + $305/mo (Podium + Uberall)
Financial Performance
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How BIG BLUE SWIM SCHOOL Compares
Key Insights
- Higher investment than 100% of Children's Education & Enrichment franchises
| Franchise | Investment | Fee | Royalty | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
BIG BLUE SWIM SCHOOL Current | $2.1M – $3.8M | $50K | 6.0% | 23 |
| Mathnasium | $113K – $150K | $49K | 10.0% | 995 |
| MATHNASIUM LEARNING CENTERS; MATHNASIUM CENTERS, | $113K – $150K | $49K | 10.0% | 968 |
| SYLVAN LEARNING, SYLVAN LEARNING CENTER, SYLVAN | $108K – $239K | $37K | 11.0% | 469 |
| CLUB Z! | $41K – $57K | $27K | 8.0% | 328 |
| SOCCER SHOTS | $43K – $54K | $37K | 7.0% | 306 |
Children's Education & Enrichment Average 39 franchises | $205K – $385K | $41K | 7.7% | – |
* Comparison based on latest FDD filings. Investment ranges from Item 7, fees from Item 5. Showing top 5 of 39 Children's Education & Enrichment franchises by location count.
Locations & Growth
Outlet Growth Over Time
Total outlets at end of each year
Geographic Distribution (2024)
Outlets by state across the United States
SBA Loan History
Historical SBA 7(a) loan data for BIG BLUE SWIM SCHOOL franchisees (2020 – 2025)
Loans by Year
SBA 7(a) loan activity over time
* Data sourced from SBA 7(a) FOIA loan records. Default rate calculated from charged-off loans.
Franchisee Contacts
45 franchisee contacts on file from official FDD filings.
| Name | SBA Loan |
|---|---|
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
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Due Diligence
Litigation (Item 3)
Bankruptcy (Item 4)
System Health (Item 20)
Franchise system changes reported in the most recent fiscal year
Frequently Asked Questions
The total initial investment to open a BIG BLUE SWIM SCHOOL franchise ranges from $2,108,000 to $3,760,500. This includes a franchise fee of $50,000. Ongoing royalty fees are 6.0% of gross sales.
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