A New Big Blue Swim School is Coming Soon to Lincoln Park
Big Blue Swim School is opening its ninth location in Lincoln Park, Illinois, within the Riverpoint Center at 1730 W. Fullerton Avenue.
· Franchising.com· November 6, 2026
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Big Blue Swim School
Big Blue Swim School is a company in Burnaze's franchise knowledge graph, mentioned since 2018. 344 stories link here, each summarized from the original publisher. * Tom Dolan, President of Owned Pools at Big Blue Swim School, has been appointed to the USA Swimming Board of Directors [[2026-10-26 Big Blue Swim School’s Tom Dolan Appointed to USA Swimming Board of Directors (30760f)]]. * Big Blue Swim School has reopened its Wilmette location after renovations, offering a refreshed space for families [[2026-09-14 Big Blue Swim School Reopens in Wilmette and Debuts its Refreshed Space with a F (a74026)]]. * Big Blue Swim School has expanded to nearly 60 pools nationwide, with plans to open 10 additional locations by the end of 2026 [[2026-08-19 Big Blue Swim School Builds on Steady Growth and Performance in 2026, Reigniting (06a6ea)]]. * Big Blue Swim School is promoting swim lessons as a back-to-school activity to help children build confidence and develop life-saving skills [[2026-08-18 Big Blue Swim School Campaigns for Families to Make Swim Lessons Part of Their R (726006)]]. * Big Blue Swim School has reached a milestone with the opening of its 50th location [[2025-12-02 Big Blue Swim School reaches 50 locations (94fc1d)]]. * Big Blue Swim School offers a differentiated swim school experience with a proprietary curriculum and state-of-the-art facilities [[2025-10-16 Big Blue Swim School Accelerates Mission to Teach Children Life Saving Skills (510341)]]. * Big Blue Swim School requires an initial investment of $3,124,900 to $4,351,100 to start [[2024-07-08 Big Blue Swim School Franchise Costs, Fees and Profit (f9a368)]]. * Big Blue Swim School was founded by Chris DeJong and John Lonergan in 2009, offering swimming lessons to young children [[2024-07-08 Big Blue Swim School Franchise Costs, Fees and Profit (f9a368)]]. Filed under Education & Childcare / Swim.
- Chris DeJong
- Scott Thompson
- Chris DeJong
- Level 5 Capital Partners
- Justin Waltz
- Scott Sanders
- Level 5 Capital Partners
- Tom Dolan
Big Blue Swim School’s Tom Dolan Appointed to USA Swimming Board of Directors
As President of Owned Pools at Big Blue Swim School, Dolan oversees 22 locations, supporting daily operations, instructional standards and the overall experience for families.
· Franchising.com· October 26, 2026
Growing With Grit: Former Marine Scales Through Discipline and Acquisitions
Cheston Syma, a former Marine, owns 43 Sport Clips locations and other brands, with $18 million in annual revenue.
· Franchising.com· October 2, 2026
Big Blue Swim School Reopens in Wilmette and Debuts its Refreshed Space with a Family-Friendly Community Celebration
Big Blue Swim School, the family-first swim school brand that helps children make meaningful progress in the water while building confidence every step of the way, announced the September 19…
· Franchising.com· September 14, 2026
Blaze Pizza Appoints Tracy Stockard Chief Marketing Officer
Blaze Pizza announced the appointment of Tracy Stockard as Chief Marketing Officer.
· QSR Magazine· August 24, 2026
Big Blue Swim School Builds on Steady Growth and Performance in 2026, Reigniting Franchise Expansion
Big Blue Swim School expands to nearly 60 pools nationwide
· Franchising.com· August 19, 2026
Big Blue Swim School Campaigns for Families to Make Swim Lessons Part of Their Routine this Back-to-School Season
Big Blue Swim School promotes swim lessons for back-to-school routines.
· Franchising.com· August 18, 2026
Big Blue Swim School to Reopen Dulles Location with Refreshed Space for Local Families
Big Blue Swim School, the family-first swim school brand that helps children make meaningful progress in the water while building confidence every step of the way, announced the August 8…
· Franchising.com· August 10, 2026
Big Blue Swim School Hosts Grand Reopening Celebration to Debut Refreshed Location in Buffalo Grove
Big Blue Swim School, the family-first swim school brand that helps children make meaningful progress in the water while building confidence every step of the way, announced the August 8…
· Franchising.com· August 10, 2026
Big Blue Swim School is Opening in Wayne, Kicking Off Grand Opening Celebrations with Fun Family Activities
Big Blue Swim School has announced the grand opening of its new location in Wayne on July 6.
· Franchising.com· July 7, 2026
Big Blue Swim School Locations Participate in the World's Largest Swimming Lesson™
Big Blue Swim School participates in World's Largest Swimming Lesson.
· Franchising.com· June 23, 2026
Big Blue Swim School is Opening in Wayne, Kicking Off Grand Opening Celebrations with Free and Fun Family Activities
Big Blue Swim School, the family-first swim school designed to create a calm, supportive environment where children feel safe, encouraged and capable, has announced the grand opening of its new…
· Franchising.com· June 5, 2026
Big Blue Swim School Opening in Escondido, Launching Grand Opening Celebrations with a Community Family Fun Day
Big Blue Swim School, the family-first swim school designed to create a calm, supportive environment where children feel safe, encouraged and capable, announced the grand opening of its new location…
· Franchising.com· May 22, 2026
Big Blue Swim School Coming Soon to Escondido
Big Blue Swim School, the family-first pool school designed to create a calm, supportive environment where children feel safe, encouraged and capable, announced today the May 2026 opening of a new location in Escondido.
· Franchising.com· April 3, 2026
Big Blue Swim School Coming Soon to Wayne
Big Blue Swim School to open new location in Wayne
· Franchising.com· March 30, 2026
Franchise Veteran Scott Thompson Launches Your Future Franchise
Franchising has never been more visible or more confusing. Between social media success stories, aggressive broker outreach and emerging brands promising rapid wealth, many prospective franchisees enter the process overwhelmed and underinformed.
· 1851 Franchise· February 26, 2026
Kaleigh Bryant Launches SweatHouz in Austin
Kaleigh Bryant has launched SweatHouz in Austin, Texas, offering infrared saunas and cold plunges for wellness and recovery.
· 1851 Franchise· December 30, 2025
Big Blue Swim School reaches 50 locations
Big Blue Swim School, a fast-growing swim school franchise, has hit a milestone with the opening of its latest location.
· Franchise Magazine USA· December 2, 2025
Big Blue Swim School Accelerates Mission to Teach Children Life Saving Skills
This milestone reinforces Big Blue’s purpose – to provide more than swim lessons and create big moments that families carry with them long after they leave the pool.
· Franchising.com· October 16, 2025
Three Ways Franchises Can Better Utilize Technology to Improve Customer Experience
Regardless of what you sell or what industry you’re in, customer experience is always the key to running a successful business.
· Franchising.com· September 16, 2025
Big Blue Swim School Appoints Tracy Stockard as Chief Marketing Officer
CHICAGO--( BUSINESS WIRE )--Big Blue Swim School announces the appointment of Tracy Stockard as Chief Marketing Officer.
· Franchising.com· August 11, 2025
Big Blue Swim School: Franchise Costs, Fees and Profit
Big Blue Swim School costs $3,124,900 to $4,351,100 to start.
· 1851 Franchise· July 8, 2024
Motivated Marine: Cheston Syma is the Veteran Entrepreneurship MVP
Cheston Syma, a veteran entrepreneur, has been recognized for his outstanding performance, leadership, and innovation in his business ventures.
· Franchising.com· June 1, 2024
The Junkluggers Appoints Industry Leader Justin Waltz as New Brand President
The Junkluggers is proud to announce its upcoming 20th anniversary this June.
· Franchising.com· May 22, 2024