Where does Stretch Zone conduct its training classes?
Stretch_Zone Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
Training Schedule and Location. We conduct the training classes on an "as-needed" basis at our training facility at our corporate headquarters in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, remotely, and/or at your Franchise Business, depending on the applicable training program. The Franchisee Training Program will occur with 30 days of signing the Franchise Agreement. The Initial On-Site Training Program (including the Stretch Practitioner Training Program for your initial practitioners) will generally occur the week of opening.
| Subject | Hours of Classroom Training | Hours of On-The- Job Training | Location* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Purple Cell | 1.5 | 0 | Online Course via Stretch Zone University |
| Black Cell | 2 | 0 | Online Course via Stretch Zone University |
| Gray Cell | 1 | 0 | Online Course via Stretch Zone University |
| White Cell | 1 | 0 | Online Course via Stretch Zone University |
| Modifications, Contraindication and Scenarios | 3 | 0 | Online Course via Stretch Zone University |
| Protocols and Stretch | 2 | 0 | Online Course via Stretch |
| Variation | Zone University | ||
| Hands on Practice – Lower | 9 | 0 | Our Training Facility in Fort |
| Body | Lauderdale, Florida* | ||
| Lower Body Practical Exam | 3 | 0 | Our Training Facility in Fort Lauderdale, Florida* |
| Hands on Practice – Upper | 3 | 0 | Our Training Facility in Fort |
| Body Protocols | Lauderdale, Florida* | ||
| Upper Body Practical Exam | 1 | 0 | Our Training Facility in Fort Lauderdale, Florida* |
| Hiring and Managing Your | 1 | 0 | Our Training Facility in Fort |
| Team | Lauderdale, Florida |
Stretch Practitioner Training Program: This will be completed by each employee who will provide stretch services at the Franchise Business and your Regional Manager. We provide a portion of the Stretch Practitioner Training Program virtually for your initial practitioners. Practitioners will attend this virtual training course via Stretch Zone University as a prerequisite. Contingent on completing and passing the virtual course, a two-day in-person Stretch Training is attended.
Sales Associate Training Program: This is to be completed by each employee who will be a Sales Associate at the Franchise Business and your Regional Manager. We provide the Sales Associate Training Program for your initial Sales Associates. Sales Associates will attend this virtual training course via Stretch Zone University prior to the opening.
Source: Item 23 — ADVERTISING RECEIPTS AND EXPENDITURES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024 (FDD pages 44–54)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Stretch Zone's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, training programs take place at the corporate headquarters in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, online via Stretch Zone University, and at the franchisee's location. The Franchisee Training Program is held at the corporate headquarters in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, and must be completed within 30 days of signing the Franchise Agreement. The Initial On-Site Training Program occurs during the week the franchise opens.
Several training subjects are taught online via Stretch Zone University. These include topics such as Purple Cell (1.5 hours), Black Cell (2 hours), Gray Cell (1 hour), White Cell (1 hour), Modifications, Contraindication and Scenarios (3 hours), Protocols and Stretch (2 hours), SA Demo Training (8 hours), and ClubReady Tutorials (4 hours). Other subjects such as Hands on Practice – Lower Body (9 hours), Lower Body Practical Exam (3 hours), Hands on Practice – Upper Body Protocols (3 hours), Upper Body Practical Exam (1 hour), and Hiring and Managing Your Team (1 hour) take place at the training facility in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
The Stretch Practitioner Training Program is conducted for initial practitioners at the franchisee's business as part of the Initial On-Site Training Program. A portion of the Stretch Practitioner Training Program is completed virtually via Stretch Zone University as a prerequisite, followed by a two-day in-person Stretch Training where practitioners must pass two practical exams. The Sales Associate Training Program is also provided virtually via Stretch Zone University.