According to Stretch Zone's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees are required to sublicense the Career Plug hiring and onboarding software directly from Stretch Zone. This means that franchisees cannot independently choose or source this specific software from another provider.

Requiring franchisees to sublicense software from the franchisor is a common practice in franchising. This ensures brand consistency and allows the franchisor to maintain standards across all franchise locations. It also allows Stretch Zone to potentially negotiate better rates or integrate the software more effectively with their overall systems.

For a prospective Stretch Zone franchisee, this requirement means they must factor in the costs associated with this software when assessing the overall investment and operating expenses of the franchise. It also means they will be reliant on Stretch Zone for updates, support, and any potential issues related to the Career Plug software.