What expenses are Stretch Zone franchisees responsible for during franchisee and regional manager training programs?
Stretch_Zone Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
lease review and negotiation, depending on the scope of representation. These fees may vary from state to state depending on each state's laws and the prevailing rates of attorneys' fees.
- 15 Accountant's Fees. We recommend that you retain an accountant to advise you, including for the preparation of a business plan, tax advice on business entity formation, set up of accounting system, tax planning and compliance.
- 16 Travel, Lodging, Meals, Etc. During Franchisee Training and Regional Manager Training Programs. You will be responsible for your and your personnel's traveling, living, and other expenses (including local transportation expenses), and compensation incurred in connection with attending our training programs. We assume no responsibility for your human resource-related liabilities or costs during this training. We will provide our Franchisee Training Program to you (if you are one or more individuals) or Franchise Owners (if you are a business entity) prior to opening. We also will provide our Regional Manager Training Program (which includes our Stretch Practitioner Training Program) to your Regional Manager prior to opening. We anticipate that you or your Designated Representative will serve as your Regional Manager, although you may elect to hire another individual to serve as your Regional Manager. The typical costs of training that you will bear are for
transportation, lodging, compensation and meals for the Trainees. The estimate is for items that are non-discretionary in nature. Generally, these costs vary widely as a function of the distance traveled, the accommodations and restaurants selected, the distance between the hotel and the training center and the transportation selected.
- 17 Contribution to Media Fund.
Source: Item 6 — ITEM -6 OTHER FEES (FDD pages 16–33)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Stretch Zone's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees are responsible for covering certain expenses related to both their own training and the training of their regional managers. Specifically, franchisees must pay for the costs of transportation, lodging, compensation, and meals for all trainees attending the Franchisee Training and Regional Manager Training Programs. These costs are considered non-discretionary, meaning they are essential for participation in the training. The FDD estimates these costs to range from $2,000 to $3,000.
The actual amount a franchisee spends on these training-related expenses can vary significantly. Factors influencing the total cost include the distance traveled to the training center, the type of accommodations and restaurants chosen, the distance between the hotel and the training center, and the mode of transportation selected. This means that franchisees who opt for more expensive travel arrangements or accommodations will incur higher costs than those who choose more budget-friendly options.
Stretch Zone does not assume responsibility for any human resource-related liabilities or costs during the training programs. This implies that franchisees are responsible for managing any personnel issues or liabilities that may arise during the training period for their employees. Prospective franchisees should carefully consider these potential costs and liabilities when budgeting for the initial investment and ongoing operational expenses of their Stretch Zone franchise.