One of the nation’s fastest-growing swim schools looks to expand into Portland, Seattle, San Francisco, and San Jose

Big Blue Swim School, one of the country’s fastest-growing swim school franchises in the $3 billion learn-to-swim industry, is targeting the northwest U.S. and northern California for franchise development. Coming off a year of unparalleled growth with 29 units sold in 2022, the swim school franchise eyes Portland, Seattle, San Francisco, and San Jose for strategic development.

“Big Blue is growing rapidly, and we expanded our footprint across the country over the last year,” says Dennis Campbell, Vice President of Franchise Development. “We now have our sights set on the Northwest and Northern California as we continue our coast-to-coast expansion. Families in these markets spend time on the coast and by the water, making swim skills a key milestone of their children’s development.”

In 2022, Big Blue Swim School crossed the threshold of selling 50% of its units. In addition, current franchise partners experienced incredible growth, with multiple openings far exceeding pre-opening goals. Last year, Big Blue provided more than 750,000 lessons to children across the country and looks forward to doubling that figure in 2023.

Big Blue Swim School teaches kids ages three months to 12 years to be safe, happy, and confident swimmers. Big Blue offers an unmatched weekly swim lesson experience made more effective by professional swim instructors, proprietary technology and curriculum, and comfortable and convenient facilities.

“Swim lessons are a vital skill for all children, and we’re passionate about making it part of a family’s weekly routine with convenient locations and a best-in-class experience,” says Chris DeJong, Founder and President of Big Blue Swim School. “We’re seeking strategic partners interested in being first to market with our recession-resistant business model while also delivering a life-saving skill.”

Big Blue plans to have a minimum of 260 units sold by the end of 2023 and is opening additional locations throughout the U.S., including Miami, Los Angeles, Atlanta, Boston, Charlotte, and Indianapolis. The brand is actively looking for qualified franchise partners to develop in several other key markets across the country, including Kansas City, Cincinnati, Birmingham, Dallas, New York City, and Long Island. For more information on Big Blue franchising, visit http://YourBigMomentStartsHere.com.

ABOUT BIG BLUE

Big Blue Swim School is one of the nation’s fastest-growing swim school franchises, offering best-in-class swim lessons for kids ages three months to 12 years. The franchise was founded in 2009 by competitive swimmer Chris DeJong, and with support from Level 5 Capital Partners, now has 19 pools open across ten states. Big Blue continues to grow through franchising and plans to have a minimum of 260 pools sold by the end of 2023. Big Blue Swim School’s real estate expertise, strong brand, proprietary technology, and leadership support, coupled with its unparalleled consumer offerings, position its franchise partners for long-term success. To learn more about franchise opportunities with Big Blue Swim School, visit http://YourBigMomentStartsHere.com.

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