Monthly Overview
Welcome to this week's franchise market update. We're tracking 82 total franchises this week, with exciting additions across multiple sectors.
Data Update Statistics
Franchise Activity This Month
- New Franchise Additions2
- Updated Franchise Records40
Updated Data
- Email Addresses30
- New FDDs42
- Logos34
- Phone Numbers42
- Websites42
New Franchise Additions
This month we welcomed 4 new franchise brands across diverse industries.
Food & Beverage
2 new brands- Pepper Lunch
- The Budlong Hot Chicken
Home Service
1 new brand- RoofAid
Professional Services
1 new brand- Status - Solutions Network
Franchise Updates Summary
This month we processed 20 franchise updates across multiple sectors.
Home Services
4 updates- Border Magic
- Coverall
- Aerus
- Junk Shot
Retail
1 update- Crown Trophy
Education & Arts
1 update- Abrakadoodle
Lodging & Leisure
6 updates- Crowne Plaza
- InterContinental Hotels & Resorts
- EVEN Hotels
- avid hotels
- Vignette Collection
- Holiday Inn
Food & Beverage
7 updates- Ben's Soft Pretzels
- Cinnaholic
- Caribou Coffee
- Doc Popcorn
- Green Leaf's Beyond Great Salads
- Penn Station
- Hot Head Burritos
Professional Services
1 update- Neat Method
Franchise Spotlight: Big Blue Swim School
Big Blue Swim School was founded in 2009 by competitive swimmers Chris DeJong and John Lonergan.
Company Profile
- Founded
- Illinois, USA
- Franchise Launched
- 2009
- Concept
- Children Sports
- Service Model
- Children's Sports Schools and Training Centers
What They Do:
Why we like it:
Behind the numbers:
- •Unit Growth: As of December 31, 2024, the system included 42 total operating schools. This total includes 23 franchised units and 19 affiliate-owned units. The number of franchised schools has grown from 15 in 2023 and 7 in 2022.
- •Average Sales: Big Blue Swim School does not provide a Financial Performance Representation in Item 19 of its FDD. The franchisor makes no claims about a franchisee's potential sales or profits. Any financial projections must be developed independently by the prospective franchisee.
- •Investment: The total estimated initial investment to open a Big Blue Swim School franchise ranges from $2,108,000 to $3,760,500. This range includes an initial franchise fee of $50,000 that is paid to the franchisor.
Performance Metrics
Unit Development
End 2024
- Total Units:
- 42
- Company-Owned:
- 19
- Franchised:
- 23
Revenue Performance
- Avg. Annual Sales:
- $Not disclosed
- Top Quartile:
- $Not disclosed
Investment Requirements
- Total Investment Range:
- $2,108,000 - $3,760,500
- Initial Franchise Fee:
- $50,000
Support Structure
The franchise agreement includes an initial training program provided by the franchisor for the franchisee's key management team. Franchisees must pay ongoing fees totaling 16% of gross revenue, which breaks down into a 6% royalty fee, 2% brand fund contribution, 2% software license fee, and 6% local marketing spend. The 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document reveals that some former franchisees have signed confidentiality clauses, potentially restricting their ability to share their experiences openly with prospective franchisees.
