What is one exception to the Stretch Zone English language proficiency examination requirement?
Stretch_Zone Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
We are planning to implement an English language proficiency requirement. We anticipate that once implemented, before attending training, a person whose native language is not English, or who does not meet other criteria, will first need to score sufficiently high, as determined solely by us, on a professionally administered English language proficiency examination. If you are not fluent in English, then it might be in your best interest to take the English language proficiency examination before coming to our offices for an interview or before applying for a franchise. We do not anticipate requiring certain persons to take an English language proficiency examination, including persons who attended and graduated from an accredited college or university in an English-speaking country, where the course of study was taught in English, or who meet other similar criteria that we from time to time establish.
Source: Item 23 — ADVERTISING RECEIPTS AND EXPENDITURES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024 (FDD pages 44–54)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Stretch Zone's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the company plans to implement an English language proficiency requirement for individuals whose native language is not English before they attend training. However, there are exceptions to this requirement. One exception is for individuals who have attended and graduated from an accredited college or university in an English-speaking country, where the course of study was taught in English.
This means that if a prospective Stretch Zone franchisee or their employees have a degree from a college or university in a country like the United States, Canada, or the United Kingdom, and their coursework was in English, they may not need to take the English language proficiency examination. This can save time and money for the franchisee, as they won't have to pay for the examination.
It is important to note that Stretch Zone reserves the right to establish other similar criteria for waiving the English language proficiency examination. Franchisees should confirm the current specific requirements and any additional exceptions with Stretch Zone before applying for a franchise or sending employees for training.