
How Big Blue Swim School Creates Long-Term Competitive Advantages for Franchise Partners
Big Blue Swim School targets 100 units by 2025 with proprietary technology
Chris DeJong is a person in Burnaze's franchise knowledge graph, mentioned since 2018. 185 stories link here, each summarized from the original publisher. * Chris DeJong is a U.S. National Team swimmer and the founder of Big Blue Swim School [[2026-08-18 Big Blue Swim School Campaigns for Families to Make Swim Lessons Part of Their R (726006)]] * Big Blue Swim School was founded in 2009 by Chris DeJong [[2026-08-18 Big Blue Swim School Campaigns for Families to Make Swim Lessons Part of Their R (726006)]] * Chris DeJong co-founded Big Blue Swim School with John Lonergan [[2024-07-08 Big Blue Swim School Franchise Costs, Fees and Profit (f9a368)]] * Big Blue Swim School has expanded to nearly 60 pools nationwide [[2026-08-19 Big Blue Swim School Builds on Steady Growth and Performance in 2026, Reigniting (06a6ea)]] * The brand has sold over 250 units across the United States [[2025-12-02 Big Blue Swim School reaches 50 locations (94fc1d)]] * 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 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 targets 100 units by 2025 with proprietary technology

Big Blue Swim School uses advanced technology and human touchpoints to provide a cutting-edge operational model, balancing swim lessons and software solutions.

Big Blue Swim School has attracted fitness franchise owners with its membership-based business model, comparable real estate requirements, and exceptional consumer offerings.

Big Blue Swim School signed its second lease in Michigan, with a new location opening in the spring of 2022 in Sterling Heights.

Big Blue Swim School , one of the nation’s fastest-growing swim school franchises, has signed a lease for a new swim school, securing its first location in Michigan.

Hiag Avsharian opens Michigan's first Big Blue Swim School in Ann Arbor.

Big Blue Swim School promoted Brooke Mallick to chief marketing officer, following a number of successful initiatives for the swim school franchise.

Austin C. Smith partners with Big Blue Swim School to open 21 pools across three states in the Mountain West region, citing immense opportunity and a lack of competition from other national brands.

Big Blue Swim School signs its first lease in New Jersey at Paramus Crossroads shopping center, with a new location set to open in the spring of 2022.

Big Blue Swim School presents five reasons why its franchise opportunity is unique, highlighting its mission-driven business model and strong unit economics.

Prashanth and Menaka Krishnan to open three Big Blue Swim Schools in Austin and Houston, expanding the brand's presence in Texas.

Big Blue Swim School sells 39 franchises in the third quarter of 2021.

Big Blue Swim School signs its first lease in the Sunshine State, representing the first lease in a 37-unit, six-state deal.

Big Blue Swim School targeted Northwest Houston for large-scale growth, with a population of 2.31 million and a 9.8% increase over 10 years ago.

The total investment necessary to begin operation of a Big Blue Swim School is between $2,334,223 and $3,641,998, including real estate costs.

Big Blue Swim School's first Colorado franchise location smashed records with "astounding" pre-sale numbers, with nearly 1,982 pre-registered children.

Gary Cohen, a Boston native, brings Big Blue Swim School to Boston, empowering kids with water safety skills.

Big Blue Swim School was founded in 2004 by Chris DeJong, an eight-year U.S. National Swim team member.

Chris DeJong launches Big Blue Swim School with 10 locations.

Chris DeJong, founder and president of Big Blue Swim School, has shared 5 things he wishes someone told him before he became a founder.

Big Blue Swim School, the U.S.'s fastest-growing swim-school franchise, made a massive splash in Centennial, Colorado when it debuted its first franchise in the state and broke the brand’s record for pre-registrations.

Vanderkaay brothers join Big Blue Swim School franchise with four metro Detroit locations.

The Olympics spark interest in swimming lessons at Big Blue Swim School locations in Chicago, Northern Virginia, Atlanta, and Denver.

Big Blue Swim School , one of the nation’s fastest-growing swim school franchises, is coming to Boston and Eastern Massachusetts following a signed agreement for nine pools with local investment…