How much does a Big Blue Swim School franchise cost?

The FDD lists a total initial investment of about $2,108,000–$3,760,500, including a $50,000 initial franchise fee.

How much do Big Blue Swim School franchise owners make?

Big Blue Swim School discloses little or no earnings data (Item 19) — meaning the franchisor won't put real owner profit in writing. That's a red flag worth questioning.

Is a Big Blue Swim School franchise worth it?

It depends on the numbers, not the pitch. Big Blue Swim School scores F on disclosure honesty, carries about 8% of sales in ongoing fees. Get the real owner take-home before you sign.

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The real numbers on owning a Big Blue Swim School franchise

Swim Schools/Aquatic Education · FDD 2025 · from public state filings

FDisclosure honesty

This franchisor discloses little to no earnings data (Item 19).

Investment

$2,108,000–$3,760,500

Total fees

8% of sales

Outlets

Closure signals

0 ceased, 0 terminated

Lawsuits

What their own earnings claim actually says

Big Blue does not provide financial performance representations. Franchisor states it makes no representations about franchisee financial performance or past outlet performance.

Honesty grade F: the disclosed numbers are incomplete or framed to look better than an owner's real take-home.

Failure & turnover reality (Item 20)

Zero terminations/non-renewals 2022-2024. One transfer in 2024. System growth 10-29-42 outlets.

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Big Blue Swim School franchise — frequently asked

How much does a Big Blue Swim School franchise cost?: The FDD lists a total initial investment of about $2,108,000–$3,760,500, including a $50,000 initial franchise fee.
How much do Big Blue Swim School franchise owners make?: Big Blue Swim School discloses little or no earnings data (Item 19) — meaning the franchisor won't put real owner profit in writing. That's a red flag worth questioning.
What is the Big Blue Swim School franchise failure rate?: Zero terminations/non-renewals 2022-2024. One transfer in 2024. System growth 10-29-42 outlets.
Is a Big Blue Swim School franchise worth it?: It depends on the numbers, not the pitch. Big Blue Swim School scores F on disclosure honesty, carries about 8% of sales in ongoing fees. Get the real owner take-home before you sign.

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Source: MN CARDS 34640-202508-02 (Clean FDD 2025). FranchiseValidate is independent and not affiliated with Big Blue Swim School or its franchisor. Figures are extracted from the franchisor's own public disclosure document; verify against the current FDD before any decision.