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.
Unfortunately, statistics show 10 people die every day from accidental drownings, and it is the number one injury-related death for children between one and four years old.
Landlords love Big Blue Swim School’s stable investment, recession-resistant service offering, and strong consumer demand.
Big Blue Swim School’s semi-absentee franchising model appeals to multi-concept franchise partners looking to expand their portfolios.
Big Blue Swim School appoints Edgar Cepuritis as West Coast/South Real Estate Lead, instrumental in finding perfect real estate for its stores and franchise partners.
Big Blue Swim School opens a new pool in Chantilly, Virginia, as part of a plan to bring four pools to the Fairfax area.
Big Blue Swim School's unique programming increases customer lifetime value through innovative scheduling and curriculum.
Big Blue Swim School expands into new markets, signs new franchise partners, and acquires Tom Dolan Swim School, increasing its presence in Northern Virginia.
Big Blue Swim School continues to expand, acquiring Tom Dolan Swim School and signing new commitments from franchise partners.
Woody Alpern partners with Big Blue Swim School to bring 37 new swim schools to cities in six states across the Southeast.
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Woody Alpern becomes one of the largest franchisees with Big Blue Swim School, signing a 35-unit deal to bring locations to multiple cities across the U.S.
Big Blue Swim School plans for more expansion in 2021, with record growth in 2020 and plans to sign franchise agreements for 50 new units.
Kumar Vuddharaju signs on to open five Big Blue Swim Schools in the Orlando area over the next five years.
Big Blue Swim School signs commitments for 122 schools across 20 states, with a total of 150 commitments expected by the end of 2021.
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Chris DeJong started Big Blue Swim School after not qualifying for the Olympics behind Michael Phelps, using his experience to create a successful swim school franchise.
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Chris DeJong, a former competitive swimmer, creates the Big Blue Swim School franchise after being inspired by his own swimming career.
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Big Blue Swim School remains a stable investment despite the economic downturn.
Scott Thompson, Chief Development Officer at Level 5 Capital Partners, shares insights on franchise development and growth strategies.
Big Blue Swim School founder Chris DeJong shares his personal story, discussing his competitive swimming background and inspiration for starting the business.