According to the 2025 Stretch Zone Franchise Disclosure Document, the initial Advertising Contribution is deferred and not payable until Stretch Zone has complied with all of its pre-opening obligations to the franchisee under the Franchise Agreement and the franchisee is open for business. This means that Stretch Zone must fulfill all of its responsibilities outlined in the franchise agreement before requiring the franchisee to pay the initial advertising contribution.

This deferral of the advertising contribution protects the franchisee by ensuring that Stretch Zone is actively supporting the launch of the new business before collecting advertising fees. It aligns the interests of both parties, as Stretch Zone is incentivized to provide the necessary pre-opening support to get the franchise operational.

However, the FDD does not specify exactly what these pre-opening obligations are. A prospective franchisee should carefully review the Franchise Agreement to understand Stretch Zone's specific pre-opening obligations. It would be prudent to discuss these obligations in detail with Stretch Zone's franchise representatives to gain a clear understanding of what is expected of both parties before the business opens.