Big Blue Swim School Acquires Tom Dolan Swim School
March 9, 2021
Big Blue Swim School has acquired Tom Dolan Swim School, expanding Big Blue’s presence into Northern Virginia with locations in Dulles and Falls Church. As part of the agreement, Tom Dolan will join Big Blue’s team to help manage and grow the brand in the region while the Dulles and Falls Church pools transition to Big Blue over the coming three months.
- Buyers
- Big Blue Swim School
- Targets
- Tom Dolan Swim School
- Sellers
- Tom Dolan (owner of Tom Dolan Swim School)
- Industry
- Education
- Location
- Virginia, United States
- Transaction Type
- Buyout
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