Does the Stretch Zone Regional Manager Training Program include any on-the-job training?
Stretch_Zone Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| Subject | Hours of Classroom Training | Hours of On-The- Job Training | Location* |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Story of Stretch Zone | .5 | 0 | Online Course via Stretch Zone University |
| The Science Behind the | 1 | 0 | Online Course via Stretch |
| Stretch | Zone University | ||
| Anatomy and Physiology | .5 | 0 | Online Course via Stretch Zone University |
| Intro to Equipment, Sequencing and the 7-Step Stretch | 1 | 0 | Online Course via Stretch Zone University |
| Warm-Up | 1 | 0 | Online Course via Stretch Zone University |
| Red Cell | 2 | 0 | Online Course via Stretch Zone University |
| Blue Cell | 1 | 0 | Online Course via Stretch Zone University |
| Yellow Cell | 1.5 | 0 | Online Course via Stretch Zone University |
| Green Cell | 1.5 | 0 | Online Course via Stretch Zone University |
| Aqua Cell | 1 | 0 | Online Course via Stretch Zone University |
| Orange Cell | 1.5 | 0 | Online Course via Stretch Zone University |
| Pink Cell | 1 | 0 | Online Course via Stretch Zone University |
| Subject | Hours of Classroom Training | Hours of On-The- Job Training | Location* |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Purple Cell | 1.5 | 0 | Online Course via Stretch Zone University |
| Black Cell | 2 | 0 | Online Course via Stretch Zone University |
| Gray Cell | 1 | 0 | Online Course via Stretch Zone University |
| White Cell | 1 | 0 | Online Course via Stretch Zone University |
| Modifications, Contraindication and Scenarios | 3 | 0 | Online Course via Stretch Zone University |
| Protocols and Stretch | 2 | 0 | Online Course via Stretch |
| Variation | Zone University | ||
| Hands on Practice – Lower | 9 | 0 | Our Training Facility in Fort |
| Body | Lauderdale, Florida* | ||
| Lower Body Practical Exam | 3 | 0 | Our Training Facility in Fort Lauderdale, Florida* |
| Hands on Practice – Upper | 3 | 0 | Our Training Facility in Fort |
| Body Protocols | Lauderdale, Florida* | ||
| Upper Body Practical Exam | 1 | 0 | Our Training Facility in Fort Lauderdale, Florida* |
| TOTAL HOURS | 40 | 0 |
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 Regional Manager Training Program does not include any hours of on-the-job training. The document outlines the hours of classroom training for various subjects, all of which are conducted either online via Stretch Zone University or at their training facility in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
The table provided details the subjects covered in the training program, such as "The Story of Stretch Zone", "The Science Behind the Stretch", "Anatomy and Physiology", and various practical hands-on practice sessions. However, the "Hours of On-The-Job Training" column consistently shows "0" for each subject listed. This indicates that the Regional Manager Training Program is primarily classroom-based, focusing on theoretical knowledge and practical skills taught in a controlled environment.
For a prospective Stretch Zone franchisee, this means that the Regional Manager will not receive supervised practical experience in a real Stretch Zone studio as part of the formal training. Franchisees should consider this when evaluating the preparedness of their Regional Manager and may want to supplement the training with additional on-site experience before the manager takes on their full responsibilities. It's important to note that while the initial Stretch Practitioner Training Program includes some hands-on practice, the Regional Manager Training Program itself does not appear to offer this component.