1851

The swim school industry, which some estimates value at $3 billion, is a large <a href="https://1851franchise.com/bigblueswimschool/big-blue-swim-school-dives-in-to-lead-the-fragmented-learn-to-swim-category-2711856#brand-latest-stories">but fragmented space</a>. Currently, the largest provider in the industry accounts for less than 3% of addressable market share. But that picture is changing, as swim school franchise <a href="https://www.bigblueswimschool.com/franchising/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=how-big-blue-swim-school-simplifies-the-role-of-the-franchise-owner-2717448" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Big Blue Swim School</a> continues to sign franchise agreements in markets across the U.S., positioning itself to become the leading player in industry.Since launching its franchise opportunity in 2018, Big Blue Swim School has signed agreements to open 155 new stores across the country, and the franchise’s development team is aiming to sign another 15 before the end of 2021.What accounts for Big Blue’s rapid growth? In large part, the franchise’s appeal to investors comes down to ease of operations.Big Blue’s franchise model is highly efficient and semi-absentee-focused in structure, <a href="https://1851franchise.com/bigblueswimschool/five-reasons-why-investors-should-be-looking-at-big-blue-swim-school-in-2019--2709470">so investors can maximize their time and capital</a>. The Big Blue team has worked hard to create a franchise opportunity in which the daily role of the franchise partner is optimized through staffing support, proprietary technology, and more.<h4>Establishing Highly Trained Staff Through Extensive Training&nbsp;</h4>Day to day, most of the work done at any Big Blue location is done by highly trained staff, hired by the franchise partner.“Franchise owners are going to have a very responsive staff that is in charge of operations at the pool,” said Dennis Campbell, Big Blue vice president of franchise development . “The owner is not going to be responsible for punching in and showing up for daily shifts. Their main responsibility is to empower the staff daily from the top down, working with the franchise operations team to make sure they are surpassing their targets in terms of growth.”Unlike other brands, Big Blue has a robust training program for its swim associates who receive competitive benefits. This helps Big Blue dramatically reduce turnover, whether it is the manager, associate manager, or swim associates, while also driving higher customer satisfaction.&nbsp;Campbell continued, “We are big believers in hiring to the volume and training to the skill. We are lucky we can empower amazing swim associates, and we have a lot of clear lines of sight into how we staff a pool. We expect the owner to be involved in the process of onboarding the right employees so that the retention is high, and everyone will enjoy the benefits of a great place to work. Luckily, it is not hard to have fun when you are teaching swim lessons all day and dealing with a lot of great people in the community.”<h4>Second-to-none Proprietary Technology Helps Operations Run Smoothly</h4>Once the right staff is hired, Big Blue sets its franchise partners up for success with its <a href="https://1851franchise.com/bigblueswimschool/the-top-5-reasons-to-buy-a-big-blue-swim-school-franchise-in-2019-2709326">proprietary, cloud-based, enterprise software LessonBuddy™</a>. The technology solution makes it easy for parents to fit swim lessons into their lives, allowing multi-child families to schedule and reschedule lessons with the swipe of their finger.Through LessonBuddy, <a href="https://1851franchise.com/bigblueswimschool/big-blue-swim-school-s-parent-friendly-class-scheduling-model-maximizes-franchisee-profitability-2709667">Big Blue offers total convenience for the family with a breadth of scheduling options for busy calendars.</a> With 2,000 to 3,000 lessons offered per week, multi-kid parents can easily schedule all their children to swim in the same 30- to 45-minute window. Plus, LessonBuddy offers parents the capability to track each swimmer’s progress in real timeBut LessonBuddy isn’t just a helpful tool for parents; it’s also an important tool to help franchise partners run efficient operations. The custom cloud-based platform is technologically superior to the software other concepts in the space use and is designed so franchise partners can operate successful stores without needing a daily, onsite presence. <a href="https://1851franchise.com/bigblueswimschool/how-big-blue-swim-school-provides-a-simplistic-turn-key-franchise-opportunity-2709488">Franchise partners are able to manage their business through dashboards and KPIs</a>, resulting in total transparency in terms of ROI and the health of the business.“The technology that Big Blue utilizes really allows the franchise owner to appear near when they are far,” said Campbell. “ We are able to really be there for our franchise partners as our technology helps us understand all their customers’ habits and patterns. While many of LessonBuddy’s benefits are customer-facing, it also provides a lot of help for the operations behind the scenes.”&nbsp;<h4>Inspiring Life Changing Moments and Smiling Customers</h4>As Campbell points out, the brand is focused on ensuring each location is set up for the best possible pathway to success through critical services such as <a href="https://1851franchise.com/bigblueswimschool/why-real-estate-developers-are-looking-into-owning-big-blue-swim-schools-2710791#mostRecent">site selection, staffing, construction, technology, and marketing</a>, allowing franchise partners to focus entirely on creating a positive and memorable customer experience.“We want to make sure that the owner is really responsive with us, and that our core values are being met,” said Campbell. “Franchise partners need to be building a culture within the pool where everybody is going the extra mile, so that customers are getting the most out of each and every lesson. It is the little things that make a big difference, and our customer-friendly facilities ensure that the franchise partner can focus on the families' experience in the building.”“Our facilities are designed to maximize comfort for both children and their parents,” said Big Blue CEO Scott Sanders. “With 90-degree, ultra-clean water, we provide a very different experience from the neighborhood YMCA or community pool, and is likely a radical departure from what the parents experienced in their own swim lessons. Plus, our relaxing viewing area comes with free WiFi and is managed for cleanliness, making it an enjoyable 30 minutes for parents.”&nbsp;For investors looking to be part of the next franchise success story, Big Blue has made running the business easy for entrepreneurs of any background. With expert brand leadership, a strong support infrastructure, and a turn-key business model, <a href="https://1851franchise.com/bigblueswimschool/become-part-of-the-next-franchise-success-story-with-big-blue-swim-school-2712801#brand-latest-stories">Big Blue franchise partners have the chance to be a part of the next franchise success story</a>.Multi-unit franchise opportunities are available for qualified candidates looking for their next big opportunity, and veterans can receive a 10% discount on the $80,000 franchise fee. The total investment necessary to begin operation of a new Big Blue Swim School is $2,334,223 to $3,641,998 (refer to item 7 in FDD) To learn more or inquire about Big Blue Swim School, visit <a href="https://www.bigblueswimschool.com/franchising/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=how-big-blue-swim-school-simplifies-the-role-of-the-franchise-owner-2717448" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">https://www.bigblueswimschool.com/franchising/.</a>

How Big Blue Swim School Simplifies the Role of the Franchise Owner

1851 Franchise

Through staffing support, proprietary technology, and customer-friendly facilities, Big Blue has made running a franchise easier than ever.

This brand page has been paid for by 1851. Content within this page that is paid will showcase a Sponsored icon. This means the brand has engaged 1851 FRANCHISE to write the content. Content without the Sponsored Icon is aggregated media placements the brand earned. Questions can be sent to editorial@1851franchise.com

how-big-blue-swim-school-simplifies-the-role-of-the-franchise-owner

Mosquito Squad Plus

How This Marine Corps Veteran Found Freedom and Purpose With Mosquito Squad

how-this-marine-corps-veteran-found-freedom-and-purpose-with-mosquito-squad

Spadea Lignana Franchise Attorneys

How The DeFelice Brothers Turned a $10,000 Loan Into an Award-Winning Franchise With Help From Spadea Lignana

how-the-defelice-brothers-turned-a-10000-loan-into-an-award-winning-franchise-with-help-from-spadea-lignana

Caring Transitions

How This Gilbert Entrepreneur Found Purpose Helping Families Through Life’s Transitions

how-this-gilbert-entrepreneur-found-purpose-helping-families-through-lifes-transitions

USA Ninja Challenge

Where Passion Meets Purpose: USA Ninja Challenge Gives Franchisees the Power to Change Lives

where-passion-meets-purpose-usa-ninja-challenge-gives-franchisees-the-power-to-change-lives

SweatHouz

From Finance to Wellness: Natalie Siewers’ Path to Leading SweatHouz in Northern Virginia

sweathouz-franchise-northern-virginia-natalie-siewers

Buying a Franchise Masterclass

 Franchise Opportunities

Get Support Buying a Franchise

How to Buy a Franchise White Paper

How to Buy a Franchise

How to Sell Franchises

How to Grow a Franchise

Find a Franchise Supplier

1851 Franchise Opportunities

Franchisor News

Franchisor Power Rankings

FranCamp Mastermind Summit

Franchise Development Website Builder

Franchise Resources

What ALEC-Laffer's Report Means for Franchising

Website Awards

Power Rankings

About 1851

Advertise on 1851

Contact 1851 Editorial

Terms of Use

1851 Login

GROWTH CLUB LOGIN

facebook

instagram

twitter

linkedin

youtube

Thursday 1851 Franchise Agg - NASAA’s Noncompete Push

NASAA’s Noncompete Push Puts Franchise Growth on Uncertain Ground

franchise-noncompete-nasaa-advisory-reasonableness-standard

How a Steady Economy Could Help Franchisors Plan Their Next Move

how-a-steady-economy-could-help-franchisors-plan-their-next-move

Bed Bath & Beyond - Franchise Expansion - Retail Strategy - 1851 Franchise

Bed Bath & Beyond Launches Franchise Model as Part of Comeback Strategy

bed-bath-beyond-franchise-expansion-retail-strategy

Senior Entrepreneurship - Franchising - 1851 Franchise

Senior Entrepreneurship Is Rising — And Franchising Is a Key Outlet

senior-entrepreneurship-franchising-silver-startups

U.S. Government Shutdown - Impact on Franchises - 1851 Franchise

Government Shutdown Stalls SBA Loans: How the Shutdown Could Impact Franchises

government-shutdown-impacts-sba-loans-tourism-franchises

image of franchise deep dive from 1851 franchise on doody calls franchise authority brands

DoodyCalls Franchise Costs, Fees, Profit and Data for 2025

doodycalls-franchise-deep-dive

image of mellow mushroom deep dive into financials article from 1851 franchise

Mellow Mushroom Franchise Costs, Fees, Profit and Data for 2025

mellow-mushroom-franchise-deep-dive

How goGLOW Turned Clean Beauty Into a Scalable Franchise and Why It’s Accelerating Now

goglow-clean-beauty-tanning-franchise

Shoot 360 Aims for the Topgolf Model, Using Elite Basketball Tech to Appeal to Players '7 to 70'

shoot-360-franchise-growth-tech-basketball-brad-butterworth

NJCAR v. Ford - New Jersey Supreme Court Limits Standing Under Franchise Practices Act

New Jersey Supreme Court Limits Standing Under Franchise Practices Act

new-jersey-franchise-practices-act-njcar-v-ford

image of jerome hanway from right at home Las Cruces, New Mexico 1851 franchise franchisee spotlight

Jerome Hanway Is Building His Right at Home Franchise Around His Mission To Serve

right-at-home-franchise-las-cruces-jerome-hanway

A Practical Playbook: Who To Call First When Franchising Your Business

franchising-your-business-who-to-call-first

1851 Franchisee Spotlight graphic with photo of Barb Volk and KidStrong logo

Why This Orangetheory Fitness Franchise Owner Is Developing KidStrong Franchises

kidstrong-franchise-owner-barb-volk-2025

Power Eats: Smoothie King Rolls Out Food Nationwide To Fuel Franchise Growth

smoothie-king-food-menu-power-eats

How Big Blue Swim School Simplifies the Role of the Franchise Owner

MORE STORIES LIKE THIS