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British Swim School's 2026 FDD requires franchisees to run QuickBooks Online as HQ-mandated technology, along with the Digital Advertising Program the franchisor or its designated suppliers provide. The system counts 289 franchised locations, none company-owned, growing fast enough to make new-unit technology a live conversation.
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Mandated & recommended tech
2 technology requirements are recorded in this filing. A required choice lists alternatives for one obligation. Read each cited clause for its conditions.
We or our affiliate, BSS Services, or our approved supplier will provide digital advertising services which includes search engine optimization services and management, pay-per-click, Facebook advertising, remarketing and other digital services. You must pay us, our affiliate or our designated supplier for these services. (Franchise Agreement - Section 3.D.)
39 31777596v8 related accessories or peripheral equipment as we may specify in the Operations Manual to operate the British Swim School Business (the “Computer System”). We currently require you to obtain a Windows OS or Mac OS X compatible computer system, QuickBooks Online accounting system, broadband internet access, VoIP telephone, and a multi-function printer capable of scanning, faxing and printing, meeting the functionality necessary to operate the Integrated Management System software for your Franchised Business. You may already have some or all of the designated equipment as well as internet access at your home or current office. Currently, the Computer System components consist of the following:
You must use any credit card vendors and accept all credit cards and debit cards that we determine. The term “credit card vendors” includes, among other things, companies that provide services for electronic payment, such as near field communication vendors (for example, “Apple Pay” and “Google Wallet”). The Computer System will enable you to collect information about students and their parents, scheduling, prices, sales and payroll. At our request, you are required to sign a release with any vendor of your Computer System providing us with unlimited access to information and data related to your British Swim School business, which may include but is not limited to information about students and their parents, scheduling, prices, sales of products and services, and payroll. We currently have/reserve the right to have independent, unlimited access to all information and data relating to your British Swim School Business generated by your use of the scheduling and billing software. There are no contractual limitations on our right to access and use this information and data. We also reserve the right to have independent access to other information on your Computer System in the future.
You must use any credit card vendors and accept all credit cards and debit cards that we determine. The term “credit card vendors” includes, among other things, companies that provide services for electronic payment, such as near field communication vendors (for example, “Apple Pay” and “Google Wallet”). The Computer System will enable you to collect information about students and their parents, scheduling, prices, sales and payroll. At our request, you are required to sign a release with any vendor of your Computer System providing us with unlimited access to information and data related to your British Swim School business, which may include but is not limited to information about students and their parents, scheduling, prices, sales of products and services, and payroll. We currently have/reserve the right to have independent, unlimited access to all information and data relating to your British Swim School Business generated by your use of the scheduling and billing software. There are no contractual limitations on our right to access and use this information and data. We also reserve the right to have independent access to other information on your Computer System in the future.
We have the right, but not the obligation, to designate one or more web page(s) to describe you and/or your Franchised Business, with such web page(s) to be located within our website. You must comply with our policies with respect to the creation, maintenance and content of any such web page(s), as well as the observance of our privacy policy with information gathered through our forms. We have the right to refuse to post and/or discontinue posting any content and/or the operation of any web page(s). You may not establish or maintain a separate website, register or use any domain name/URL address, or use any other social media outlet, such as Facebook, Instagram, Twitter or any other outlet, for or in connection with the Franchised Business without our prior written approval (which we shall not be obligated to provide). You may not post, respond to, or otherwise participate in any social media communications unless otherwise authorized by us. (Franchise Agreement - Section 9.E.)
We currently require you to obtain a Windows OS or Mac OS X compatible computer system, QuickBooks Online accounting system, broadband internet access, VoIP telephone, and a multi-function printer capable of scanning, faxing and printing, meeting the functionality necessary to operate the Integrated Management System software for your Franchised Business. You may already have some or all of the designated equipment as well as internet access at your home or current office. Currently, the Computer System components consist of the following: 1 Apple, Windows or Chromebook Computer with a Printer 1 Wireless Internet Modem All required software platforms, as provided by franchisor during onboarding QuickBooks Online Financial Management Software One tablet device per opened pool location You will be responsible for maintaining your computer system hardware and software in good repair and condition, and you must promptly install such additions, changes or modifications as we may direct within 30 days after you receive notice from us. (Franchise Agreement - Section 2.C.) There are no limitations on the frequency and cost of your obligation to update the computer software and/or equipment at our request. We are not contractually obligated to maintain, repair, update or upgrade your computer system. You are also responsible for your connectivity to the Computer System at all times and any and all consequences if the Computer System is not properly operated, maintained and upgraded.
We have the right, but not the obligation, to designate one or more web page(s) to describe you and/or your Franchised Business, with such web page(s) to be located within our website. You must comply with our policies with respect to the creation, maintenance and content of any such web page(s), as well as the observance of our privacy policy with information gathered through our forms. We have the right to refuse to post and/or discontinue posting any content and/or the operation of any web page(s). You may not establish or maintain a separate website, register or use any domain name/URL address, or use any other social media outlet, such as Facebook, Instagram, Twitter or any other outlet, for or in connection with the Franchised Business without our prior written approval (which we shall not be obligated to provide). You may not post, respond to, or otherwise participate in any social media communications unless otherwise authorized by us. (Franchise Agreement - Section 9.E.)
Franchisor behaviours
28 requirements the franchisor states in this filing, each in its own words; 3 explicit no's; 3 questions the text does not settle, which is not a no.
Accounting
Must the franchisee use an accounting or bookkeeping system designated or approved by the franchisor?
YesFranchise agreement
You must use our approved vendor for bookkeeping services.
Does the franchisor have direct or independent electronic access to the franchisee's financial, sales or customer records?
YesItem 11
We currently have/reserve the right to have independent, unlimited access to all information and data relating to your British Swim School Business generated by your use of the scheduling and billing software.
Must the franchisee submit periodic financial statements (monthly, quarterly or annual) to the franchisor?
YesFranchise agreement
within 15 days after the end of each calendar month, the operating statements, financial statements, statistical reports and other information we request regarding the Franchised Business covering that month;
How the franchisor buys
Is the franchisor or an affiliate itself a supplier of required products, services or systems?
YesItem 8
Currently, we or our affiliates or our designated suppliers are the only approved supplier of the Mailer Program, Digital Advertising Program and certain technology, including access to scheduling and billing software, telephony, business intelligence software, chatbots, email and cloud storage facilities and 28…
Is there a franchisee advisory council, association or committee?
YesItem 11
We have established and receive input and feedback from an advisory council called the “Franchise Advisory Council” or “FAC.”
Does the franchisor reserve the right to change designated suppliers or systems at any time?
YesFranchise agreement
and agree that we may from time to time change the components of the System including, but not limited to, altering the products, programs, services, methods, standards, forms, policies and procedures of that System
How much revenue did the franchisor and its affiliates earn from franchisee purchases in the last fiscal year?
2668988Item 8
Our affiliate, BSS Services, received revenue totaling $2,668,988 in 2025 from required purchases by our franchisees.
Does the franchisor or an affiliate receive rebates, commissions or other revenue from designated or approved suppliers?
YesItem 8
In 2025, we received supplier rebates totaling $39,695 based on franchise system purchases.
Item 8 gives this proportion in one of two shapes: separate percentages for establishing the business and for operating it, or one figure covering "establishing and operating" together. Where they are separate, answer with the operating percentage; where the passage gives only the combined figure, answer with that. What percentage of the franchisee's purchases must come from designated or approved suppliers?
25Item 8
approximately 25-30% of your total purchases and leases to operate your British Swim School Business.
Does the franchisor charge a fee to evaluate a proposed supplier?
YesItem 8
We reserve the right to charge you an application fee and require you to reimburse us for our expenses (which will not exceed the reasonable cost of the research and inspection and the actual cost of the test) to make the evaluation.
Can a franchisee propose a new supplier for the franchisor's approval?
YesItem 8
If you would like to purchase or use any products, services, Operating Assets or materials that we have not approved or from any unapproved supplier, you must submit to us a written request for approval of the proposed product and/or supplier prior to purchasing any such item.
Communications
Does the franchisor own or control the business telephone numbers, or take them over when the agreement ends?
YesFranchise agreement
you acknowledge that all telephone numbers, facsimile numbers, social media websites, Internet addresses and e-mail addresses (collectively “Identifiers”) used in the operation of the Franchised Business constitutes our assets, and upon termination or expiration of this Agreement, you will take such action within…
Data and IT
Must the franchisee comply with PCI, data-security or cybersecurity standards set by the franchisor?
YesFranchise agreement
including compliance with the then-current Payment Card Industry Data Security Standards as those standards may be revised and modified by the PCI Security Standards Council, LLC or any successor organization or standards that we may reasonably specify
Franchise management
Does the franchisor conduct periodic inspections, audits or evaluations of the franchised business?
YesFranchise agreement
To determine whether you and the Franchised Business are complying with this Agreement and all System Standards, we and our designated agents or representatives may at all times and without prior notice to you: (1) inspect the Franchised Business;
Can the franchisor change the operations manual and brand standards unilaterally?
YesItem 11
We may modify the Operations Manual periodically to reflect changes in System Standards.
Must the franchisor approve the franchisee's site or location before opening?
YesItem 11
If you elect to operate your British Swim School Business from a location other than your home office, it will be at your expense, and we must approve of the office location prior to you acquiring or leasing the office location.
Marketing
Is the franchisee prohibited from operating its own website or social media accounts, or required to use pages the franchisor provides?
YesItem 11
You may not establish or maintain a separate website, register or use any domain name/URL address, or use any other social media outlet, such as Facebook, Instagram, Twitter or any other outlet, for or in connection with the Franchised Business without our prior written approval (which we shall not be obligated to…
Is a minimum grand opening advertising spend required?
YesItem 11
You must spend at least $10,000 in a Standard Territory or at least $7,500 in a Targeted Territory for pre-marketing and grand opening advertising activities for your Franchised Business.
Is the franchisee required to spend a minimum amount on local advertising or marketing, as a percentage of sales or a fixed amount?
YesItem 11
You must spend the Local Advertising Expenditure on local marketing within your applicable Territory during each calendar year.
Operations
Must the franchisee buy products from a designated distributor?
YesItem 8
You must purchase or lease approved brands, types or models of products, services, supplies, Operating Assets or other items only from suppliers we designate or approve.
Must equipment be purchased from designated or approved suppliers?
YesItem 8
You must purchase or lease approved brands, types or models of products, services, supplies, Operating Assets or other items only from suppliers we designate or approve.
Payments
Are royalties and other fees collected by automatic bank debit (ACH or electronic funds transfer) from the franchisee's account?
YesItem 6
We currently require you to pay fees and other amounts due to us via electronic funds transfer (“EFT”) or other similar means.
Must the franchisee participate in a gift card program?
YesItem 8
You must participate in gift card, coupon, pass, electronic payment, certificate and customer loyalty programs as required by us.
People
Does the franchisor require minimum staffing levels or specific roles?
YesFranchise agreement
You must designate a marketing manager for the Franchised Business.
Point of sale
Must the franchisee use a specific point-of-sale system designated or approved by the franchisor?
YesItem 11
You must use all the software we designate as core to the business, including but not limited to; the software and associated app for our POS system and designated VOIP platform.
Does the franchisor have independent access to the data in the franchisee's POS or computer system?
YesItem 11
We currently have/reserve the right to have independent, unlimited access to all information and data relating to your British Swim School Business generated by your use of the scheduling and billing software.
Training
Can the franchisor charge the franchisee for additional, refresher or remedial training?
YesItem 11
We reserve the right to charge you our then current training fee.
Is attendance at an annual convention or conference mandatory for the franchisee?
YesItem 11
You are required to attend all of these conferences.
British Swim School operates 289 franchised swim schools, with no company-owned locations, headquartered in Virginia as part of BSS Acquisition Holdings. Franchised outlets grew 12.016% year over year, and the FDD's Item 19 includes a financial performance representation for the system.
Item 11 shows British Swim School's headquarters mandates core software directly rather than leaving the choice to individual franchisees. Michael Hull, Chief Financial Officer, and Jay Canaday, Vice President of Operations, are the officers closest to that technology and vendor spend. Ashley Gundlach serves as President, with Melissa McGarvey as Vice President of Aquatics and Julia Moody as Director of Marketing.
British Swim School requires franchisees to run QuickBooks Online as the designated accounting system, mandated under Item 11 alongside a Windows or Mac OS X compatible computer system, broadband internet, VoIP telephone, and a multi-function printer that supports its Integrated Management System software. The filing also names Apple Pay, Google Wallet, Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter; Facebook advertising is part of the required Digital Advertising Program. Franchisees must, on request, sign a release granting British Swim School unlimited access to data collected through their Computer System vendor, including student, scheduling, and payroll information. The franchisor or its designated suppliers are currently the only approved source for the Mailer Program, Digital Advertising Program, and technology including scheduling and billing software, telephony, business intelligence software, chatbots, email, cloud storage, and POS software.
British Swim School's Item 8 approved-supplier list requires franchisees to purchase or lease approved brands, types, or models of products, services, and Operating Assets only from designated or approved suppliers. Franchisees may request approval of an alternative supplier, though British Swim School is likely to reject requests for items bearing its Marks or where an exclusive supplier is already designated.
The embedded PDF viewer below carries British Swim School's 2026 Franchise Disclosure Document in full, including the Item 11 technology clauses and Item 8 supplier terms referenced above. Talk to FranCloud for a ranked target list of franchise systems that match your product's fit.
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Operator footprint
83 operators run 83 mapped locations. 0 of them are multi-unit. Aggregate counts from the filing; no names.
Operators by units owned
Top states by locations
| TX | 23 |
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| VA | 6 |
| TN | 5 |
| WA | 4 |
| UT | 3 |
Ownership
Parent company: BSS Acquisition Holdings, LLC.
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