For a Stretch Zone franchise, what is the permitted use of the Premises?
Stretch_Zone Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
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- Use of Premises. The Landlord and the Tenant/Franchisee agree that the Tenant/Franchisee may only use the Premises for the operation of the Franchised Business, unless the Franchisor otherwise approves in writing. The Landlord agrees that the Tenant/Franchisee may sell all products and/or provide all services that are part of the Franchisor's Business System now or hereafter changed. The Landlord acknowledges that this use does not violate any zoning restrictions, restrictive covenants or existing exclusive uses granted to any other tenant of the Landlord in the building/center or adjacent outparcel owned by the Landlord in which the Premises are located. The Landlord further acknowledges that during the term of the Lease or any extension of the Lease, the Landlord will not lease space within the building/center or outparcel to a business similar to the Franchised Business, or permit an existing tenant to offer products that compete with the Franchised Business. Competitive business means any business that operates, or franchises or licenses others to
Source: Item 16 — ITEM -16 RESTRICTIONS ON WHAT THE FRANCHISEE MAY SELL (FDD pages 64–65)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Stretch Zone Franchise Disclosure Document, the permitted use of the premises is explicitly for the operation of the franchised business. The franchisee is allowed to sell all products and provide all services that are part of the Stretch Zone's business system, including any changes made to it in the future, provided that the franchisor approves of any deviation from this in writing.
This agreement between the landlord and the franchisee ensures that the permitted use does not violate any existing zoning restrictions, restrictive covenants, or exclusive uses granted to other tenants within the same building or adjacent areas owned by the landlord. Furthermore, the landlord agrees not to lease space to any business similar to Stretch Zone or allow existing tenants to offer competing products or services, which are defined as businesses providing stretching services to individuals.
This clause protects the Stretch Zone franchisee from direct competition within their immediate vicinity, ensuring that the landlord is committed to maintaining the exclusivity of the stretching services offered by the franchise. This restriction applies throughout the lease term and any extensions, providing a stable and protected business environment for the franchisee.