Big Blue Swim School Celebrates Opening of North Center Location with Ice Cream Social on March 16th
Big Blue Swim School is opening a new location in Chicago’s North Center neighborhood.
· 1851 Franchise· December 24, 2019
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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.
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The Top 5 Reasons to Buy a Big Blue Swim School Franchise in 2019
Big Blue Swim School is expanding nationally through franchising, with a superior curriculum and proprietary technology driving its growth and success.
· 1851 Franchise· December 24, 2019
Big Blue Swim School Welcomes Franchise Industry Veteran Catherine Monson to Board of Directors
Big Blue Swim School appoints Catherine Monson to Board of Directors.
· 1851 Franchise· December 24, 2019
Big Blue Swim School Eyes Expansion Across Florida in Miami, Tampa, Orlando, Jacksonville and More
Big Blue Swim School plans to expand to 40 locations across Florida, creating 20 to 30 full-time jobs at each new location.
· 1851 Franchise· December 24, 2019
Level 5 Capital Partners Approves $17 Million to Support Franchise Growth of Big Blue Swim School
Level 5 Capital invests $17 million in Big Blue Swim School.
· 1851 Franchise· December 24, 2019
Big Blue Swim School Gears Up For North Center Opening March 18
Big Blue Swim School is opening a new location in Chicago’s North Center neighborhood.
· 1851 Franchise· December 24, 2019
Aquatics International: Champion Swimmers Find Success Running Swim Schools
Big Blue Swim School has expanded to five Chicagoland locations, offering modern and parent-friendly facilities and an app for parents to track their children's progress.
· 1851 Franchise· December 24, 2019
Big Blue Swim School Targets Texas for Franchise Expansion
Big Blue Swim School targets Texas for franchise expansion, partnering with investment company Level 5 Capital Partners to support its efforts.
· 1851 Franchise· December 24, 2019
Backed by an Investment from Level 5 Capital Partners, Big Blue Swim School Prepares to Grow Through Franchising to 150 Units by 2020
Big Blue Swim School plans to grow to 150 units by 2020 with investment from Level 5 Capital Partners
· 1851 Franchise· December 24, 2019
Bigger is Better for Big Blue Swim School
Big Blue Swim School has set out a plan to bring its experience to families across the U.S. through franchising.
· 1851 Franchise· December 24, 2019
Big Blue Swim School Recognized on Franchise Dictionary Magazine's TOP 100 Game Changers for 2018
Big Blue Swim School is recognized as one of the top game-changers in franchising by Franchise Dictionary Magazine.
· 1851 Franchise· December 24, 2019
Wendy and Erik Skaalerud Sign Lease for Denver Area’s First Big Blue Swim School in Centennial, Colorado
Denver-based entrepreneurs Wendy and Erik Skaalerud signed a lease for the first Big Blue Swim School in Colorado, marking the brand's entry into the state.
· Franchising.com· December 23, 2019
Why a Franchise Development Site Can Make or Break a Franchisor’s Chance at Gaining Prospects
In today’s world, a website is the hub of any business’s digital efforts.
· 1851 Franchise· December 10, 2019
Husband-and-Wife Franchise Partners Chris Burden and Penelope Clark Sign a Three-Unit Deal To Bring Big Blue Swim School to the Garden State
Husband-and-wife team signs three-unit deal for Big Blue Swim School in New Jersey.
· Franchising.com· November 26, 2019
10 Children’s Activities Franchises To Watch in 2020
Top 10 children's activities franchises to watch in 2020, driven by growing demand for engaging and valuable experiences for kids.
· 1851 Franchise· November 18, 2019
Big Blue Swim School Is Experiencing Serious Franchise Growth Since Launching Opportunities Less Than a Year Ago
Big Blue Swim School is experiencing serious franchise growth, with five open corporate and 50 sold franchise locations across 13 states.
· 1851 Franchise· November 13, 2019
The 5 Hottest Segments of the Franchise Industry To Invest In for 2020
The fitness industry is booming, with one in five Americans having a gym membership and 5 billion visits to the gym last year.
· 1851 Franchise· August 5, 2019
Fairfax Times: Competitive swimmer plunges into Fairfax with Big Blue Swim School
Big Blue Swim School opened its first Virginia location in Fairfax, with plans to expand to five more locations in the state.
· 1851 Franchise· July 1, 2019
Comparing Children's Services Franchise Brands
A comparison of children's services franchise brands highlights the importance of franchise brands adapting to optimize success in the segment, with various technologies being used to support enrichment opportunities and teach life lessons.
· 1851 Franchise· June 24, 2019
Big Blue Swim School
1851 Franchise evaluated over 175 websites to determine the top 20 franchise development sites, highlighting the importance of a well-designed website for franchise growth.
· 1851 Franchise· May 29, 2019
Call to Traction: Five Ways To Drive Engagement Through Your Brand’s Website
Franchise experts share five ways to drive engagement through brand websites.
· 1851 Franchise· May 17, 2019
Enhance Brand Engagement through Website
Developing a high-engagement website is crucial for brands to drive their business, with several franchise development professionals sharing their insights on the importance of website quality.
· 1851 Franchise· May 17, 2019
Big Blue Swim School’s Founder and CEO Chris DeJong Lost to Michael Phelps, But Found Franchising Gold
After narrowly missing qualifying for the 2004 Olympics in Athens, Chris DeJong was determined to make it to Beijing in 2008.
· 1851 Franchise· May 17, 2019
Four Ways To Optimize Your Franchise Development Site for SEO and Lead Generation
When it comes to franchise development today, brands know that their franchise candidates are participating in extensive research—or due diligence—long before they ever reach out to a brand representative.
· 1851 Franchise· May 13, 2019