What is the minimum number of Certified Stretch Zone Practitioners that must be on-site during all hours of operation?
Stretch_Zone Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
You must have at least one stretcher that has successfully completed the Stretcher Practitioner Training Program (a "Certified Stretch Zone Practitioner") on-site at your Franchise Business during all times of operation to provide the Approved Services.
Source: Item 1 — ITEM -1 THE FRANCHISOR, AND ANY PARENTS, PREDECESSORS AND AFFILIATES (FDD pages 10–15)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Stretch Zone Franchise Disclosure Document, a franchisee must have at least one Certified Stretch Zone Practitioner on-site during all hours of operation. This individual must have successfully completed the Stretcher Practitioner Training Program to provide the approved services.
This requirement ensures that Stretch Zone customers receive services from trained and certified personnel, maintaining the brand's standards and reputation. For a prospective franchisee, this means that staffing and training are critical aspects of running the business. The franchisee will need to ensure that at least one employee is always certified and present during operating hours.
This requirement has implications for staffing costs and scheduling. The franchisee must invest in the initial and ongoing training of staff to maintain certification. It also means that the business's operating hours are directly tied to the availability of certified practitioners. Careful planning and investment in employee training are essential to meet this requirement and maintain smooth business operations.