For a Stretch Zone franchise, what certification must at least one person have?
Stretch_Zone Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
You are not our employee. You are your own boss running your own business subject to our rights under your Franchise Agreement. You acknowledge and agree that your Franchise Business is not a "passive" investment. We recommend that you be active in the operation of your Franchise Business, but we do not require any personal "on-premises" participation by you. As discussed
below, however, you must designate an individual to serve as your Regional Manager. You must also have at least one Certified Stretch Zone Practitioner. You are solely liable and responsible for the operation of the Franchise Business in accordance with the terms of the Franchise Agreement and the Operations Manual, regardless of whether you choose to operate the Franchise Business as a full-time owner/operator or hire another individual to serve as your Regional Manager.
If you are a Business Entity, we recommend that one or more of the Franchise Owners participate personally in the direct operation of the Franchise Business, but we do not require any personal "on-premises" participation by a Franchise Owner. As discussed below, however, you must designate an individual to serve as your Regional Manager. At least one person must be a Certified Stretch Zone Practitioner. You are solely liable and responsible for the operation of the Franchise Business in accordance with the terms of the Franchise Agreement and the Operations Manual, regardless of whether you choose to operate the Franchise Business as a full-time owner/operator or hire another individual to serve as your Regional Manager.
Source: Item 15 — ITEM -15 OBLIGATION TO PARTICIPATE IN THE ACTUAL OPERATION OF THE FRANCHISE BUSINESS (FDD pages 62–64)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Stretch Zone's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, at least one person associated with the franchise must be a Certified Stretch Zone Practitioner. This requirement applies whether the franchisee is an individual or a business entity.
For individual franchisees, while active on-premises participation is recommended but not required, designating a Regional Manager is mandatory. Regardless of whether the franchisee chooses to operate the business full-time or hires a Regional Manager, they are responsible for the franchise's operation according to the Franchise Agreement and Operations Manual.
For business entity franchisees, personal on-premises participation by a Franchise Owner is also recommended but not required. However, similar to individual franchisees, they must designate a Regional Manager, and at least one person must hold the Certified Stretch Zone Practitioner certification. This ensures that the Stretch Zone's core service is delivered by someone with the appropriate training and expertise, maintaining brand standards and service quality.