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    Big Blue Swim School Franchise

    Education

    Education franchising with Big Blue Swim School

    At a Glance

    Total Investment$1,898,350 – $3,478,100
    Franchise Fee$50,000
    Royalty6%
    Ad Fund3%
    Total Units (2025)52
    Franchised Units30
    Company-Owned22
    Term20 years

    About Big Blue Swim School

    Big Blue Swim School is a education franchise available to qualified franchisees. The tutoring, childcare and enrichment category remains one of the more active corners of franchising, and Big Blue Swim School competes within it with a defined operating model.

    Opening a Big Blue Swim School franchise calls for an estimated total investment of $1,898,350–$3,478,100. That figure includes an initial franchise fee of $50,000, along with costs such as equipment, buildout, signage, initial inventory, and working capital.

    Big Blue Swim School includes a financial performance representation (Item 19) in its current FDD, meaning the franchisor discloses figures on unit-level sales or earnings. Reviewing Item 19 alongside validation calls with existing franchisees is the best way to gauge realistic performance.

    Franchat tracks Big Blue Swim School's disclosure data and makes the latest FDD available so you can compare it against other education opportunities.

    Financial Performance (Item 19)

    Average Unit Volume (AUV)$1,636,545
    Median Unit Volume$1,620,442

    For Calendar Year 2025, the 42 BIG BLUE Swim Schools open the entire year (20 affiliate-owned, 22 franchised) averaged $1,636,545 in Gross Revenue, with a median of $1,620,442, ranging from a low of $430,514 to a high of $3,371,295; 48% of schools met or exceeded the average. Separate breakdowns are also given for affiliate-owned vs. franchised schools, and for "Mature" (opened 2023 or earlier) vs. "Ramping" (opened 2024) schools, all based on Gross Revenue only, with no expense or profit data disclosed.

    Training, Territory & Support

    Training4 weeks

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Big Blue Swim School FDD

    Request the latest Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) for Big Blue Swim School.

    Investment Snapshot

    Min Investment$1,898,350
    Max Investment$3,478,100
    Franchise Fee$50,000