Meet the ‘Zor: Big Blue Swim School
Big Blue Swim School plans to grow its franchise through 150 units by 2021, with a focus on providing measurable curriculum for students.
· 1851 Franchise· June 26, 2020
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Scott Thompson is a person in Burnaze's franchise knowledge graph, mentioned since 2015. 200 stories link here, each summarized from the original publisher. * Scott Thompson, founder of Your Future Franchise, helped IT professional Frank Markesi leave his corporate job to pursue franchise ownership with Surface Experts [[2026-10-05 Your Future Franchise Helps IT Professional Leave Corporate Uncertainty Behind (a4930a)]]. * Thompson shared expert tips on optimizing multi-unit franchise support, emphasizing the need for separate support for multi-unit owners [[2026-09-15 How Do I Optimize Multi-Unit Franchise Support Expert Tips (74ddf3)]]. * Your Future Franchise helped health care professional Kristin Flaherty become a franchise owner with Surface Experts [[2026-08-31 Your Future Franchise Helps Health Care Professional Become Owner (e83362)]]. * Thompson guided Forrest Walden, founder of Iron Tribe Fitness, through the process of finding a new business opportunity, ultimately leading to a three-unit deal with Project Lean Nation [[2026-04-15 How Scott Thompson Helped Forrest Walden Join Project Lean Nation (59fd21)]]. * Scott Thompson, founder of Your Future Franchise, brings over 25 years of experience in the industry, having worked as a franchisee, franchisor, executive, and private equity professional [[2026-02-26 Franchise Veteran Scott Thompson Launches Your Future Franchise (697308)]]. * Thompson helps entrepreneurs find the right franchise opportunity by focusing on alignment with their goals, skills, and financial picture [[2026-02-26 How to Choose the Right Franchise With Confidence (49db30)]]. * Thompson shares 5 critical things to consider before investing in a franchise, including avoiding trend-chasing and ensuring financial readiness [[2026-02-26 5 Critical Things to Consider Before Investing in a Franchise (f7559a)]]. * Your Future Franchise, founded by Scott Thompson, helps first-time buyers through a structured process to avoid common mistakes [[2026-04-22 5 Franchise Mistakes First-Time Buyers Must Avoid (ff85fc)]]. * Thompson advised prospective franchisees to read the Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) like an investor evaluating a business opportunity [[2026-07-09 How to Read an FDD Like an Investor, Not Just a Buyer (63acaf)]]. * Thompson emphasized the importance of evaluating a franchise's systems, support, and infrastructure to determine if it's built for long-term growth [[2026-08-03 How to Tell Whether a Franchise Is Built for Long-Term Growth (da822d)]]. * Your Future Franchise provides consultancy services to new franchisees, aiming to provide great long-term fits [[2026-07-27 Your Future Franchise touts consultancy for new franchisees (de459a)]]. * Thompson helped Bryon Sergeant, a former corporate consultant, shift towards entrepreneurship and invest in Surface Experts [[2026-02-26 Your Future Franchise Bryon Sergeant Success Story (9802c7)]]. * Thompson helped Malik and Cece Reed, former professional athletes, invest in a Project Lean Nation franchise [[2026-06-02 Malik and Cece Reed Find Their Franchise Fit With Project Lean Nation (a40dc2)]]. * Thompson guided Kristin Flaherty through the process of finding a new business opportunity, ultimately leading to a franchise ownership with Surface Experts [[2026-08-11 From Laid Off To Franchise
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Franchise Development Goals: How to Build a Plan for Success
Franchise development goals should focus on healthy and sustainable growth, prioritizing the success of existing franchisees and the brand's overall growth.
· 1851 Franchise· June 19, 2020
IFA FranBlog: During Times Of Economic Uncertainty, Brands Need To Take An Understanding Approach
Big Blue Swim School Chief Development Officer Scott Thompson discusses how brands should focus on their people and mission during times of economic uncertainty.
· 1851 Franchise· June 3, 2020
A Conversation With: Scott Thompson, Chris Gray and Chelsea Dukovich of Big Blue Swim School
Big Blue Swim School's CEO and founder, Jason Mazzarone, discusses the brand's adaptation to the COVID-19 crisis and its focus on customer and staff support.
· 1851 Franchise· April 22, 2020
Is COVID-19’s Effect on the Franchise Industry Overblown?
Some franchise brands are finding opportunities in the pandemic, with adjustments that may benefit the industry beyond the crisis.
· 1851 Franchise· April 21, 2020
After a Massively Successful Year, Big Blue Swim School Is Bigger and Better Than Ever
Big Blue Swim School differentiated itself with a semi-absentee business model, proprietary technology, and strong unit-level economics, focusing on creating life-changing moments for kids and families.
· 1851 Franchise· April 15, 2020
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· Global Franchise· April 14, 2020
Big Blue Swim School Awards 4 Deals for 14 Units in March
Big Blue Swim School awards four deals for 14 units in March, continuing to grow despite the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic.
· 1851 Franchise· April 10, 2020
Big Blue Swim School Awards Four Deals for 14 Units in March
Big Blue Swim School awards four deals for 14 units in March, continuing to grow despite national pandemic.
· Franchising.com· April 10, 2020
Big Blue Swim School Awards Four Deals for 14 Units in March; Recession Resistant Brand Sees Uptick in Franchise Agreements During National Pandemic
Big Blue Swim School awarded four deals for 14 units in March, continuing to grow despite the pandemic.
· 1851 Franchise· April 8, 2020
Coronavirus and Franchising Webinar: Jason Mazzarone and Scott Thompson
A webinar series discusses the impact of the coronavirus on the franchising industry, featuring experts from Sobol and Big Blue Swim School.
· 1851 Franchise· March 25, 2020
How Big Blue Swim School’s Proprietary, Enterprise Technology Helps Optimize Operations
Big Blue Swim School's proprietary technology helps optimize operations, including real-time data-based decisions and scheduling.
· 1851 Franchise· March 18, 2020
Terminix Employee Benefits Now Includes Student Loan Repayment Program
More than 45 million Americans across all age groups, job titles, and industries are heading into the new decade with nearly $2 trillion in student loan debt.
· Franchising.com· March 11, 2020
Local Entrepreneurs to Open Two Big Blue Swim Schools in North Atlanta
Abhay Shinde, Tanmay Dharmadhikari, and Sagar Laghate partnered with Big Blue Swim School to bring two pools to North Atlanta over the next two years.
· 1851 Franchise· March 4, 2020
How Big Blue Swim School's Semi-Absentee Business Model Appeals to Retirees to Earn Steady Income as Franchise Partners
Big Blue Swim School's semi-absentee business model appeals to retirees looking to build equity, offering a unique opportunity for education franchise partners with proprietary cloud-based technology and strong unit economics.
· 1851 Franchise· March 4, 2020
Local Entrepreneurs to Open Two Big Blue Swim Schools in North Atlanta
Big Blue Swim School partners with local entrepreneurs to bring two pools to North Atlanta, expanding its presence in the region.
· Franchising.com· February 20, 2020
Multi-Unit Franchise Partners Chris Burden and Penelope Clark are Bringing Big Blue Swim School to the Garden State
Big Blue Swim School franchisees Chris Burden and Penelope Clark brought the brand to the Garden State, sharing a passion for swimming and entrepreneurship.
· 1851 Franchise· February 5, 2020
Neel and Rohit Patel Sign On to Open Texas’ First Big Blue Swim Schools
Neel and Rohit Patel sign on to open three Big Blue Swim Schools in the Austin area over the next three years.
· 1851 Franchise· February 5, 2020
The 10 Reasons To Buy a Big Blue Swim School in 2020
Big Blue Swim School signs agreements for 59 franchises to expand in multiple US states, positioning it for long-term success in the $3 billion swim school industry.
· 1851 Franchise· February 5, 2020
Dennis Campbell Joins Big Blue Swim School as Vice President of Franchise Development
Big Blue Swim School appoints Dennis Campbell as Vice President of Franchise Development, citing his expertise in franchise development and leadership support.
· 1851 Franchise· February 5, 2020
BusinessDen: Former Orangetheory Franchisees Move Into Swim School Market
Former Orangetheory franchisees Erik and Wendy Skaalerud bring Big Blue Swim School to Denver, Colorado, with five locations planned.
· 1851 Franchise· January 3, 2020
Dennis Campbell Joins Big Blue Swim School as Vice President of Franchise Development
Dennis Campbell joined Big Blue Swim School as Vice President of Franchise Development, to execute the brand's growth plan and position it as a national leader.
· Franchising.com· December 30, 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
We are thrilled to be bringing Big Blue to the northern New Jersey community,” said Burden.
· 1851 Franchise· December 27, 2019
Five Reasons Investors Should Consider a Big Blue Swim School Franchise in 2020
Big Blue Swim School is considered a top franchise investment opportunity due to its superior curriculum, innovative technology, and recession-resistant business model.
· 1851 Franchise· December 26, 2019