Quick Verdict · who it fits
Big Blue Swim School Franchising, LLC fits first-time franchise buyers looking for a mid-scale child services concept.
The numbers a buyer needs first — straight from the filing.
Initial investment (Item 7)
$1.9M - $3.5M
Franchise fee (Item 5)
$40K
Royalty (Item 6)
6% + 3% ad
System size (Item 20)
52
Agreement term
10 yrs
Years in business
8+ yrs
Company-owned units
19
Item 3 litigation
None disclosed
Buyer qualifications
✓Exclusive territory•Owner-operator required✓No bankruptcy disclosed✓No Item 3 litigation
Data extracted from the 2026 FDD filed with state regulators. Fees and terms may have changed since filing — request the current FDD from the franchisor before deciding. Not legal, financial, or investment advice. Full disclaimer.
Drag to your projected annual sales. Royalty 6% + ad fund 3% on gross sales.
PROJECTED ANNUAL SALES$500,000
$100k$2M
Royalty (6%)
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Ad fund (3%)
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Total / year
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▪ Of-sales fees only · excludes rent, labor, COGS, and one-time costs · for illustration
Free AI summary — the first read on the filing.
42
Total units open
13
Units opened last year
0
Units closed last year
13
Net unit growth
What our analysis flagged across the 2026 filing.
3
Risks to review
4
Strengths identified
5
Questions to ask
How Big Blue Swim School ranks against 135 Child Services & Education peers we've analyzed.
Initial investment
96th pct · of 135 peers
Franchise fee
29th pct · of 135 peers
System size
61st pct · of 135 peers
Child Services & Education industry averages
Avg investment
$370K - $1.0M
Avg franchise fee
$46K
Avg system size
97
Franchises analyzed
135
Closest concepts by category and investment.
| Brand | Item 19 | Fee | Investment | Royalty | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Big Blue Swim School | None | $40K | $1.9M - $3.5M | 6% | 52 |
| Cloudbound Franchise GroupSimilar price | None | $60K | $1.8M - $3.6M | 6% | 0 |
| Kumon North AmericaBiggest system | Disclosed | $2K | $102K - $234K | — | 1,705 |
| Uatp ManagementTop-rated in category | Disclosed | $100K | $2.9M - $5.4M | 7% | 202 |
Free explainers to go deeper before you sign.
Big Blue Swim School Franchising, LLC requires a $40,000 initial franchise fee and a total initial investment range of $1,913,350–$3,493,100, per the most recent FDD on file.
No. Big Blue Swim School Franchising, LLC does not include a financial performance representation in its FDD. Prospective buyers should rely on validation calls with existing franchisees and benchmark against industry medians.
Franchisees pay a royalty of 6% and an advertising fund contribution of 3% on gross sales as defined in Item 6 of the FDD.
As of their 2026 FDD, Big Blue Swim School Franchising, LLC has 52 total locations. This information comes from Item 20 of the FDD.
Yes. Big Blue Swim School Franchising, LLC grants franchisees an exclusive territory under Item 12 of the FDD. Note that exclusive territories often carve out online sales, alternative distribution channels, and non-traditional venues — review the full Item 12 language before signing.
Per the FDD, Big Blue Swim School Franchising, LLC discloses an initial agreement term of 10 years, a renewal fee of $5,000. Review Items 10 and 17 for the full renewal and termination provisions.
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