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title: "Big Blue Swim School Continues Growth with 17 New Deals Signed from Coast to Coast"
url: https://burnaze.com/article/f2e07a9c-2323-45ea-9d6f-7df511985615
source: "Franchising.com"
original_url: https://www.franchising.com/news/20220614_big_blue_swim_school_continues_growth_with_17_new_deals_signed_from_coast_t.html
category: "Swim"
industry: "Education & Childcare"
segment: "Swim"
published: 2022-06-14T12:00:00.000Z
modified: 2026-11-01T22:33:03.894Z
image: https://imgs.franchising.com/brands/social/bigblueswimschool.jpg
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# Big Blue Swim School Continues Growth with 17 New Deals Signed from Coast to Coast

**TL;DR:** Big Blue Swim School has signed 17 new deals for expansion across the US, including its first location in Washington state. The brand is partnering with Blue Marlin Ventures, Seven Hills Capital, and Badr Kayali to open new schools in various locations.

*originally published in Franchising.com on 2022-06-14. [Read the original](https://www.franchising.com/news/20220614_big_blue_swim_school_continues_growth_with_17_new_deals_signed_from_coast_t.html).*

## Story

CHICAGO - Big Blue Swim School announces coast-to-coast expansion with deals signed in Seattle, WA, San Diego, CA, Baltimore, MD and Charleston, SC.

Blue Marlin Ventures LLC will open 13 units, eight in the San Diego area and five in and around Seattle, bringing Big Blue to Washington state for the first time. Seven Hills Capital LLC has plans for three schools in the Baltimore area. Badr Kayali has extended his franchise ownership with an additional unit in Charleston, SC, bringing his total portfolio to six units. Mr. Kayali previously signed agreements for five units in Philadelphia metropolitan area operating under BFK Holding LLC.

“As we head into the summer, we’re reminded of just how important learning to swim is for children,” says Scott Sanders, CEO of Big Blue Swim School. “With the addition of these 17 schools, we can continue to empower kids with the skills they need to feel confident in the water. We’re excited to partner and grow with Blue Marlin Ventures, Seven Hills Capital and Badr Kayali to reach more children across the U.S. and offer this life-saving skill.”

Big Blue Swim School teaches kids ages three months to 12 years to be safe, happy, and confident swimmers. Big Blue offers an unparalleled weekly swim lesson experience made easier and more effective by professional swim instructors, proprietary technology and curriculum, and comfortable and convenient facilities.

## Entities

- Franchising.com (publication)
- unit expansion (topic)
- franchise growth (topic)
- Education & Childcare (sector)
- Big Blue Swim School (company)
- San Diego (location)
- Seattle (location)
- Charleston, South Carolina (location)
- Baltimore (location)
- Washington State (location)
- coast-to-coast expansion (topic)

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Originally reported by Franchising.com (https://www.franchising.com/news/20220614_big_blue_swim_school_continues_growth_with_17_new_deals_signed_from_coast_t.html). Summarized by Burnaze (https://burnaze.com/article/f2e07a9c-2323-45ea-9d6f-7df511985615).